At the first Sherpa Meeting of India’s G20 Presidency, held in Udaipur, Rajasthan, key global issues such as inclusive growth, multilateralism, and women-led development, as well as the 3Fs (Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer), tourism, and culture, were discussed in depth on day three. All five substantive sessions of the Sherpa meeting in Udaipur were completed […]
Addressing a gathering at Asia Society on Tuesday, former Sikyong of Central Tibetan Administration Dr. Lobsang Sangay raised the issue of Human rights violations in China and also held engaging conversations with young leaders of the world. At the official launch of Japan’s new parliamentary group, Dr. Lobsang highlighted China’s Human rights abuses in Tibet, […]
Airline industry profitability is expected in 2023 as it continues to cut losses from the pandemic. Airlines industry body said a small net profit of $4.7 billion is expected—the first profit since 2019 when industry net profits were $26.4 billion. Industry body IATA said on December 6, that the airline industry will bounce back from […]
Ever since Pakistan’s new Army chief General Asim Munir picked General Ahmed Sharif to lead the powerful Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)– the Army’s media wing, the latter’s background has generated a lot of interest. Sharif is the son of controversial, and blacklisted nuclear scientist Bashiruddin Mahmood. Mahmood was arrested in 2003 and later released by […]
BJP Gujarat Chief Chandrakant Raghunath Patil rejected Congress’ claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a “roadshow” before casting his vote in the second phase of the Gujarat Assembly polls 2022 on Monday. Explaining the circumstances under which the PM cast his votes Patil said, “There was no roadshow. Despite security concerns, PM Modi ditched […]
Kashmiri Hindus employed under the PM rehabilitation package are living under “extreme fear” in Kashmir and could be killed by terrorists at any time, submitted a fact-finding committee, recommending the government to shift such employees out of the Valley and enact a law against genocide. The three-member committee consisting of Amit Raina, Vithal Chowdhary, and […]
RJD supremo and former Chief Minister of Bihar Lalu Prasad Yadav underwent a successful kidney surgery, informed Bihar Deputy CM and Lalu’s son Tejashwi Yadav on Monday. He also said that Lalu has regained consciousness and is able to speak to everyone. “After Papa’s (Lalu Yadav) successful kidney transplant, he was shifted from operation theater […]
Gujarat recorded a voters’ turnout of 19.17 per cent till 11 am. Voting for the second phase in the Gujarat Assembly elections began at 8 am on Monday, 5 December. 93 of 182 seats are being contested. The Election Commission stated that an average 19.17 percent turnout was recorded on Monday till 11 am. Prime […]
Union information and broadcasting (I&B) minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday said that the youth are the “growth engine of India” and called upon them to be proactive and innovative and embrace new technology. Calling India the “growth engine of the world”, minister Thakur said the Indian youth should focus on making a strong network, and skilling, […]
It’s going to be curtains down on the last elections of the year on December 5. The second phase of Gujarat elections will be held for the remaining 93 Assembly seats, for which 833 candidates of nearly 60 political parties, including the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), its traditional challenger Congress and the third player […]