Bangkok/New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Myanmar’s Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, during which they discussed the situation in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. PM Modi also appreciated the support extended by Myanmar for the rescue and repatriation of Indian nationals caught in cyber-scam centres…
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI), The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik will not be physically produced before a Jammu court for trial in cases related to the 1989 assassination of four Indian Air Force officers and the kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed. Instead, he will be allowed to cross-examine witnesses via…
Bangkok/New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok, Thailand, during which he underlined India’s concerns about the safety and security of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, and also urged that “rhetoric that vitiates the environment is best avoided”. The meeting, that lasted half…
New Delhi/Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mourned the passing of legendary actor-director Manoj Kumar, calling him an “inspiration” and an “icon” whose work in cinema will continue to “instil national pride” among audiences. Manoj Kumar, also called ‘Bharat Kumar’ due to the strong patriotism and nationalism…
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday strongly criticised the Punjab Government for failing to implement the Punjab Privately Managed Affiliated and Punjab Government Aided Colleges Pensionary Benefits Scheme, 1986, and depriving eligible beneficiaries of their pensionary entitlements. A bench comprising Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a contempt…
Bangkok/New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed signing of the BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement, and outlined a 21-point action plan for the sub-regional bloc of seven nations bordering the Bay of Bengal at the Sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok today. PM Modi also welcomed adoption of the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030, and…
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday described the passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, by Parliament as “historic” and said that it will put an end to “injustice and corruption”. He said that through this bill, the “Waqf Board and the Waqf properties” will be more “accountable, transparent and…
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) The Quad countries of India, Japan, Australia and the US, have so far committed humanitarian assistance estimated at a combined value of over USD 20 million to quake-hit Myanmar. In a joint statement, the Quad countries said: “Through our funding and bilateral efforts, we are delivering relief supplies, deploying emergency…
Bangkok/New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Bangladesh Chief Advisor Mohd Yunus in Bangkok, Thailand, today, marking the first highest-level meeting between the two countries after formation of the army-backed Interim Government in Dhaka. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit, was attended on the Indian…
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) The Indian Army Field Hospital in quake-hit Mandalay has treated 394 patients so far, including conducting surgeries, while the NDRF team has recovered 50 bodies so far from under the rubble of collapsed buildings. According to an update by the Ministry of External Affairs on Operation Brahma, a total of…
