Jaishankar urges Indian Jewish community, Indologists to document the heritage of community
Jerusalem/New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urged the Indian Jewish community in Israel and the Indologists to better document the heritage and history of the community and the societal cross flows. In a meeting with the Indian Jewish community here on Sunday, Jaishankar said there is an urgent need to tap […]
3 killed in Bangladesh clashes after desecration of holy Quran
By Mir Afroz Zaman Dhaka, Oct 14 (UNI) Violent incidents were reported from several parts of Bangladesh following an incident of desecration of the Holy Quran in Cumilla town. Three people were killed on Wednesday and several others injured in Hajiganj upazila of Chandpur as people clashed with the police. Section 144 has been imposed […]
Differences crop up over new ISI chief, Pak PM Imran Khan wants Lt Gen Hameed to stay
Islamabad, Oct 13 (UNI) Within days of the announcement of a new chief for its spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), differences appear to have cropped up between Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and the all-powerful army establishment over the new appointment, with Imran Khan keen to continue with Lt Gen Faiz Hameed. On Tuesday, Imran […]
Sustainable development will only be achieved by collective efforts: India at UNGA
India reiterated that sustainable development will only be achieved by collective efforts and New Delhi will continue to work in this direction. Speaking on the issue of Sustainable Development at UNGA, First Secretary at United Nations Sneha Dubey, said: “We believe our human-centric approach would be a force multiplier for global good.”On the issue of […]
Covid response has brought out limitations of current multilateralism: EAM at CICA
Nur Sultan (Kazakhstan)/New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the response to Covid has brought out the limitations of the current multilateralism and the case for reformed multilateralism is strong. Addressing the 6th Ministerial meeting of the Conference of Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in the […]
India-China meeting on disengagement in Ladakh remains inconclusive; Both sides agree to maintain ‘stability’
New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) The 13th round of Corps Commander level talks between India and China could not bring any further resolutions for disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army said, even as the two sides agreed to maintain ‘stability’ on ground. During the talks held at Moldo, across the LAC from Chushul, the […]
US Navy chief to visit India next week
Washington, Oct 9 (UNI) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Mike Gilday is scheduled to travel to India next week where he will meet with Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh as well as other senior leaders from the Indian Navy and government, officials said on Saturday. An official statement from the US Navy said […]
After gurdwara vandalisation, Afghan Sikhs & Hindus appeal to India for immediate evacuation from Kabul
file photo Kabul, Oct 9 (UNI) Days after the vandalisation of the Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul by suspected Taliban militiamen, the council of Afghan Hindus and Sikhs met on Saturday at the gurdwara to discuss the safety of the community and appealed to the Indian government for their immediate evacuation. The council meeting, which […]
Zuckerberg denies Facebook puts profit over users’ safety
Zuckerbe Washington, Oct 6 (UNI/Sputnik) Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday dismissed accusations that the social network prioritizes profit over its users’ safety. Former Facebook product manager and whistleblower Frances Haugen told a congressional testimony on Tuesday that the social network was allegedly being aware it inflicted harm on the mental health of teenagers but […]
‘Time to hold Pakistan to account, not let them abuse UN platforms’: India hits back
United Nations, Oct 5: India strongly hit out against Pakistan for its “desperate attempts to peddle falsehoods” against New Delhi by “abusing the sanctity of multilateral forums” and asserted that it was “time to hold Pakistan to account and not let them abuse UN platforms for spreading disinformation, hate and incite violence”.Giving a strong rebuttal […]