South Korean PM says suffrage is foundation of democracy amid outrage over ballot shortages
Seoul, June 9 (IANS) South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said on Tuesday he seriously takes the shocking shortage of ballot papers at dozens of polling stations in last week’s nationwide local elections, stressing that suffrage is the…
Assam litchi reaches Dubai market, opening new export avenues for farmers
Guwahati, June 9 (IANS) Assam’s famed Tezpur litchi, celebrated for its distinctive sweetness, aroma and juicy pulp, has taken a significant step towards global recognition with its first export consignment being shipped to Dubai, marking a major…
K’taka BJP chief accuses Cong of shedding ‘crocodile tears’ over Deve Gowda RS nomination issue
Bengaluru, June 9 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has launched a sharp attack on Congress leaders, stating that there was no need for what he termed “crocodile tears” over former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda not being considered…
CID issues third notice to Abhishek Banerjee, asks him to appear by 5 pm tomorrow
Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of West Bengal Police on Monday issued a fresh notice to Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the party’s Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, asking him to be present at the CID…
BJP candidates in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh file nominations for Rajya Sabha polls
Imphal/Itanagar, June 8 (IANS) BJP candidates in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh on Monday filed their nomination papers for the June 18 elections to the Rajya Sabha seats from the two Northeastern states. In Manipur, state BJP President Adhikarimayum…
Pakistan: Concerns raised over Rawalakot ‘massacre’, grim situation in PoK
Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) The United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) on Monday strongly condemned the firing by Pakistani security forces on peaceful and unarmed protesters in the Rawalakot region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) that left…
Afghan police discover illegal drugs, smash drug processing labs
Kabul, June 8 (IANS) Afghan police in the drive against illegal drugs have discovered illegal drugs and also destroyed drug processing labs in the southern Uruzgan and western Farah provinces of the country, said a statement of the Ministry for Interior…
India’s 7.7 pc GDP growth driven by a decade of economic reforms: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India’s 7.7 per cent GDP growth reflected sustained policy interventions and economic reforms undertaken by the government over the past decade, which have ensured that the…
India, US likely to sign 1st tranche of trade deal by July: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India could sign the first tranche of its long-awaited bilateral trade agreement with the United States as early as July, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Speaking to media on the sideline of an event,…
Tripura: Ex-militants threaten 72-hour highway, rail blockade over rehabilitation package delay
Agartala, June 8 (IANS) Hundreds of surrendered extremists belonging to the now-disbanded National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) on Monday threatened to launch a 72-hour blockade of highways and railway lines from…