Author: Ayanangsha Maitra

NEW DELHI: Among the many things, Jamaica is also famous for its athletics stars – especially their fast short distance runners. Recognising Jamaica’s sporting achievements, President Ram Nath Kovind said that ‘India is willing to learn the lessons in sports and athletics from Jamaica’. President Kovind spoke while addressing the joint session of both the […]

  MCLEOD GANJ (DHARAMSALA): In the first high-level contact between the United States and leaders of the Tibetan government-in-exile since President Joe Biden took over in January last year, US government undersecretary and special coordinator for Tibetan affairs Uzra Zeya reached Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, raising hopes for Tibetans that China will be stopped from […]

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Wednesday reiterated India’s traditional position that Africa must have a representation at the United Nations Security Council. Speaking on India’s ties with Africa at an event at the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) in New Delhi, Dr Jaishankar said, “When it comes to political issues, […]

  NEW DELHI: Union minister of state for external affairs and parliamentary affairs V Muraleedharan is slated to deliver an official statement at the Plenary Session of the first International Migration Review Forum. Muraleedharan will travel to the US along with a contingent from India on Wednesday for the first International Migration Review Forum. It […]

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the historical alliance between India and Nepal as he celebrated Buddha Purnima in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Nepal. “Nepal and India’s deep respect for Buddha connects us, making us one family,” PM Modi said. He also announced the setting up of Dr Baba Saheb […]

NEW DELHI: Invoking the ideals of Lord Buddha in context to the geopolitical instability and violence across the world, Union law & justice minister Kiren Rijiju said, “Buddhist way is the only way and universal path, irrespective of religious groups.” The Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh was speaking during the celebration of Buddha Purnima, […]

NEW DELHI: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu met newly elected UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Vice President Naidu expressed his condolences to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the royal family and the entire leadership of the UAE on the demise of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, […]

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone for the India International Centre for Buddhist Cultural and Heritage in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. PM Modi is in Nepal to celebrate Buddha Purnima at the invitation of his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba. PM Modi is also scheduled to hold bilateral […]

NEW DELHI: The unprecedented protest against the gruesome killing of a Kashmiri Pandit in Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday reached Delhi as hundreds of community members staged a protest near Jantar Mantar on Sunday. The protestors are demanding the announcement of compensation to the family of Rahul Bhat, who was killed inside the tehsil office. […]

NEW DELHI: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu is in UAE on Sunday to offer condolences on behalf of the Indian Government to the UAE leadership on the demise of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. There is a high possibility of VP Venkaiah Naidu interacting with world […]