Chandrababu, Pawan Kalyan appeal to people to stand by PM Modi
Bhogapuram (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 1 (IANS) Rallying behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the criticism in the wake of ‘insults’ and ‘abuses’ directed at him during recent protests, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief…
India’s impressive maritime model offers lessons for South Africa: Report
Cape Town, Aug 1 (IANS) As it seeks to unlock the potential of its Blue Economy, South Africa can learn a lot from India on how stronger maritime security can support economic growth and also help in becoming a leading maritime power, a report has…
Spanish PM urges EU unity over Ceuta migrant crisis
Madrid, Aug 1 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday called on the European Union to convene an extraordinary meeting of interior ministers to coordinate a common response to the recent migrant crisis in Spain’s North African…
Portugal maintains Schengen rules with Spain but tightens border controls over Ceuta crisis
Lisbon, Aug 1 (IANS) Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has said that Portugal will not suspend Schengen free movement rules with Spain over deadly migrant crossings into Ceuta, but will strengthen border controls along the country’s…
Kuwait says air defences destroy hostile drones, facilities damaged
Kuwait City, Aug 1 (IANS) Kuwait said on Saturday that its armed forces had detected and destroyed hostile drones in the country’s airspace, while several vital installations were targeted in what it described as “Iranian aggression.”…
ED seizes villas in Goa, Delhi worth Rs 187 crore in global call centre fraud
Jalandhar, Aug 1 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached luxurious farmhouses, villas and other properties worth Rs 187.13 crore in Goa, Delhi and Haryana as part of a crackdown against call centre scamsters who defrauded US citizens of millions…
Iron ore surge in India can help South African producers: Report
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The iron ore surge in India is the single most relevant figure for South African producers, according to a new report, as India expands its steelmaking capacity to meet domestic infrastructure and construction demand. South Africa…
PM Modi received by K’taka CM Shivakumar in Mysuru
Mysuru, Aug 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Mysuru helipad on Saturday to participate in the inauguration of the Viveka Memorial at Ramakrishna Vidyashala. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar welcomed the Prime Minister by presenting him…
Haryana: 23-year-old wife of international Kabaddi player dies by suicide in Rohtak
Rohtak, Aug 1 (IANS) A 23-year-old woman, identified as Muskan, the wife of international kabaddi player Sheelu Balhara, allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Haryana’s Rohtak district. According to NDTV, Muskan, a resident of the Meham…
Agencies find Lashkar reviving old Kashmir strategy: Proxies, pistols and civilians
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed two terror attacks in a span of ten days. Both the attacks, the first at Anantnag and the most recent one at Kulgam are the handiwork of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba proxy, The Resistance Front, officials…