Colombo: India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the King Ashoka’s Pillar of Dharma at the Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple in Sri Lanka’s Wadduwa. “Reinforcement of the deep cultural connect! HC @santjha laid the Foundation Stone for the construction of King Ashoka’s Pillar of…
New Delhi: Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday discussed the development of cooperation between India, Iran. “H.E. Iraj Elahi ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, met with H.E. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India and discussed the…
NEW YORK: During a campaign rally in Virginia last week focusing on abortion rights, US President Joe Biden faced unexpected interruptions from pro-Palestine protesters. “Genocide Joe!” a protester, holding up a Palestinian flag, cried from the back of the hall. “How many kids have you killed in Gaza? How many women have you killed in…
New Delhi : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Kariman, an Egyptian girl for her rendition of the famous patriotic song ‘Desh Rangeela’ during the 75th Republic Day celebrations. Kariman had presented the song during the celebration at India House, and her performance was appreciated by the gathering of Indians and Egyptians. “This rendition…
Tokyo: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said on Monday that its moon lander has resumed operations after regaining power. The probe Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) landed on the lunar surface on January 20, but its solar panels were not able to generate electricity because they were facing the wrong direction. So JAXA switched…
Mexico City: Animal rights activists protested outside the world’s largest bullring in Mexico City on Sunday, as bullfighting resumed following a nearly two-year hiatus due to a court suspension. Dozens of protesters marched to the city’s Plaza de Toros Mexico bullring, decrying the event. Chants included: “Torture is not art, it is not culture,” and “Yes…
Fellow travellers supported the man’s actions, saying the airline made them wait for four hours without ventilation or water while the flight was delayed At first it sounds like a typical case of bad behaviour aboard airplanes. The Mexico City International Airport acknowledged in a statement on Friday that a man had opened an emergency…
New Delhi: India and France have adopted a Roadmap for Defence Industrial Partnership during French President Emmanuel Macron’s State visit for the Republic Day celebrations. A letter of intent was also signed between India’s Defence Ministry and France’s Ministry for Armed Forces on the Defence Space Partnership. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in civil…
New Delhi : President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, acknowledged India’s significant role in the United Nations, describing it as a “mature, highly respected member” and a leader in various aspects. He also expressed optimism about India’s potential to secure a permanent seat on the Security Council, recognising the nation’s…
New Delhi: India gears up for a momentous platinum celebrations of the country’s Republic Day on Friday with an enthralling showcase of its military prowess and rich cultural heritage at the majestic ‘Kartavya Path’ in the national capital. President Droupadi Murmu will lead the country in the grand celebrations in its journey of Amrit Kaal that…
