Indian envoy meets 20 rescued crew members of MT Jalveer ahead of their repatriation to India
Muscat, June 15 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Oman, Prashant Pise, on Monday met 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer in Muscat before their repatriation to India. According to the statement released by Indian Embassy in Oman, the Indian crew was…
New dengue strain raises infection risk as Sri Lanka launches prevention week
Colombo, June 15 (IANS) A new strain of the dengue virus now circulating in Sri Lanka is increasing the risk of transmission, Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni said, as authorities began a countrywide prevention program to control mosquito…
Pakistan: Two police personnel killed, six others injured in suicide attack near Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border
Islamabad, June 15 (IANS) Two police personnel killed and six others injured after a suicide attack targeted a police check post in the Wahwa area near the Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border in Pakistan, local media reported on Monday. The police check…
Rights body condemns threats, disrespect to Lord Ram’s image at Radha-Gobinda Temple in Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 15 (IANS) A leading minority human rights organisation strongly condemned the desecration of an image of Lord Rama, along with threats made against the idol of the deity at the Radha-Gobinda Temple in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha district…
India-France opening new chapter for talent, investment and concrete solutions: Macron
Nice, June 14 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that India and France are opening a new chapter for talent, investment and concrete solutions at the Bharat Innvotes 2026 in Nice. “Delighted to welcome my dear friend Narendra…
Strong India-US relations essential for Quad’s long-term relevance in Indo-Pacific: Report
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Quad has once again demonstrated its resilience despite recurring speculation about its future, with a recent report arguing that “the Quad is likely to remain central to regional strategy, with India as a key partner” amid…
Bangladesh-Turkey defence ties face scrutiny over Ankara’s links with Islamist extremists: Report
Dhaka/Ankara, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh’s defence cooperation with Turkey carries a significant risk due to Ankara’s persistent and aggressive backing of extremist Islamist groups, which is unlikely to yield meaningful gains for ordinary…
Organised crime crackdown in Egypt benefitting China: Report
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) According to Dr. Nadia Helmy’s report published in Modern Diplomacy, Chinese intelligence and security agencies view the crackdown on influence thuggery and the arrest of Sabry Nakhnoukh by Egyptian security forces in June…
Chinese AI firm exposes Pakistani defence installations and assets
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) A Chinese AI firm released intelligence tracking information of Pakistani military installations and naval assets to the global public domain, a report said on Sunday, calling it “an extraordinary and highly calculated…
All 14 Indian crew members rescued after vessel suffers engine failure off Oman coast (Ld)
Muscat, June 14 (IANS) All 14 Indian crew members aboard an Indian flagged mechanised sailing vessel ‘Virat 1’ that suffered an engine failure off the coast of Oman have been rescued, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Sunday. The Embassy…