Diljit Dosanjh candidly calls Berlin’s Golden Victory Column as ‘Baby Doll Main Sone Di’, does ‘Bhangra’ on streets
Mumbai, August 20 (IANS) Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh was seen bringing his trademark energy to Berlin as he gears up to kick off the European leg of his World Tour. Ahead of his concert, Diljit gave fans a glimpse of his Berlin diaries on social…
ICRC highlights urgent need to address global humanitarian crisis
Geneva, Aug 20 (IANS) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of the urgent need to address a deepening global humanitarian crisis, as escalating conflicts, record displacement, climate shocks and severe funding shortages leave…
‘I think we have a deal’: Trump delays 50 pc Canada tariff for three days
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has delayed a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods for three days, saying the two neighbours were close to an agreement that could also reduce duties on steel and aluminium. “We delayed it for three…
Borders neglected in past, now ‘top priority’, says Kiren Rijiju; hits out at China intrusion claims
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday reiterated the Central government’s commitment to strengthening development and infrastructure along India’s border areas, asserting that regions neglected…
PM Modi slated to address world leaders at high-level UNGA meet in New York in September
United Nations, Aug 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address world leaders at the high-level meeting of the General Assembly in September, according to a preliminary schedule. His address is set for the afternoon session on September…
Vijay Deverakonda gives photo credit to Rashmika Mandanna, she teases if he did it to avoid her ‘puppy eyes’
Mumbai, August 20 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna had a playful request for her husband and actor Vijay Deverakonda after he shared a candid picture from a relaxing afternoon at home. Vijay had taken to his social media account on Wednesday night to…
Gujarat CM pitches GIFT City as global gateway at World Bank roundtable
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has presented GIFT City as a global gateway for international capital flowing into India and invited global institutions to participate in the state’s next phase of financial and…
Israel’s Mossad chief holds rare call with Syrian Foreign Minister over Turkey military deployments: Report
Jerusalem, Aug 20 (IANS) Israel’s Mossad chief Roman Gofman held a phone call last week with Syrian foreign affairs chief Asaad Hassan al-Shibani about Turkey’s military presence in Syria, the first such contact since Gofman assumed…
Trump says Iran could face ‘very Draconian sanctions’, downplays Hormuz’s importance
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face “very Draconian sanctions” even as he played down the Strait of Hormuz’s future importance, arguing that increased American energy production and new…
Rajnath Singh to discuss defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific with Japanese counterpart today
New Delhi/ Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, in New Delhi on Thursday to further strengthen defence cooperation between the two nations and promote peace in…