India and Denmark discuss maritime security, explore deeper cooperation
Copenhagen, June 19 (IANS) An Indian delegation met with the Danish State Secretary and the Maritime Security envoy to discuss the global security environment, especially in the maritime field, the Indian Embassy in Denmark said Friday. “The inaugural…
‘LA is my main goal’: Praveen Kumar sets sights on 2028 Paralympics
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Paralympic high jump champion Praveen Kumar has already set his sights on the next cycle, declaring the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games as his primary target as he looks to build on his growing list of international…
Kajol remembers late father on birth anniversary: Still don’t know how to do this without you
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kajol remembered her late father, Shomu Mukherjee, on his birth anniversary on Friday. In a short yet heartfelt note on social media, Kajol revealed that even after so many years of his passing, she still does not…
Japan: 11 injured after fire erupts at elementary school in Tokyo
Tokyo, June 19 (IANS) As many as 11 people, including eight children, were injured after a fire erupted at an elementary school in Japan’s Tokyo on Friday, local media reported citing authorities. Majority of the injured suffered smoke inhalation…
Taiwan’s Coast Guard warns off Chinese research vessel from its restricted waters
Taipei, June 19 (IANS) Taiwan’s Coast Guard has warned off a Chinese oceanographic research vessel, the Xiang Yang Hong 22, from its restricted waters, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said on Friday. The vessel entered Taiwan’s…
India-Armenia partnership to advance high-altitude balloon, near-space testing: Report
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Indian near-space startup Red Balloon Aerospace has signed a partnership agreement with Armenia’s Bazoomq Space Research Laboratory to jointly develop high-altitude balloon technologies, near-space testing capabilities and…
Foundation days are not to erase or ignore pain, but to acknowledge history
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) While states in India usually observe foundation day to celebrate the moment of birth and glory, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress chose “Poila Boisakh” (the first day of the first month on Bengali calendar)…
Pravisht Mishra opens up on representing Uttar Pradesh through ‘Bareilly Ke Bacchan’
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Television actor Pravisht Mishra has opened up about his experience of representing Uttar Pradesh through the television show “Bareilly Ke Bacchan.” Speaking to IANS, he shared that portraying a story rooted in his home state holds…
World looks at India with hope, enthusiasm, global engagement and investments rising: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world today looks at India with hope and enthusiasm, adding that the growing global confidence in the country is reflected in increasing international engagement and investments.…
‘Do not play delaying tactics’, Kerala HC comes down hard on top bureaucrat
Kochi, June 19 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the non-appearance of former Principal Secretary, Industries Department (Cashew), Mohammed Hanish, despite a clear direction to appear before the court in contempt…