Protest held outside Pakistan Embassy in Washington over escalating unrest in PoK
Washington, July 31 (IANS) A demonstration was held outside the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington over the worsening humanitarian situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with protesters raising concerns over reports of deaths, injuries and alleged…
Preliminary UNSC poll shows UNCTAD head front-runner in secretary-general race
United Nations, July 31 (IANS) UNCTAD head Rebecca Grynspan led the first informal Security Council poll to become the next secretary-general, while former Guyana Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett surprisingly emerged as the runner-up, according…
UK MPs call for de-escalation over PoK violence as demonstrations take place in London
London, July 31 (IANS) Several British parliamentarians have raised serious concerns over the escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with reports of civilian casualties and injuries emerging amid a reported security crackdown, movement…
Trump unveils veteran trucking initiative
Washington, July 31 (IANS) President Donald Trump launched a new federal initiative aimed at replacing what he described as unqualified migrant truck drivers with American military veterans, saying the programme would make US roads safer while creating…
US vows stronger push against Chinese propaganda
Washington, July 31 (IANS) The Trump administration signalled a major overhaul of America’s global information strategy, identifying China, Russia and Iran as its principal adversaries in what officials described as an escalating battle over global…
Trump invokes defence law to tighten control over critical minerals
Washington, July 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has invoked powers under the Defence Production Act to tighten control over recoverable critical minerals and materials, authorising the Commerce Department to impose export restrictions as part of a…
IASV Triveni completes ‘Samudra Pradakshina’ with all-women crew
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The nine-member all-women crew of IASV Triveni has completed Samudra Pradakshina, a 314-day Tri-services circumnavigation sailing expedition covering nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans. The Ministry of Defence said…
Gujarat Dy CM discusses avenues for enhanced cooperation with Cabinet Secretary of Scotland
Glasgow, July 30 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi, met the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport of Scotland, Stephen Flynn, on the sidelines of the India-Scotland Business Forum in Glasgow and explored avenues for…
PM Modi chairs meeting to review situation in West Asia
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired the fourth special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review India’s preparedness amid the escalating West Asia conflict, focusing on energy supplies,…
India, China agree to enhance mutual cooperation and communication in trade and economic ties
Beijing, July 30 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, and Yan Dong, Member of the CPC Leadership Group of the Ministry of Commerce and Vice Minister, met on Thursday and agreed to enhance mutual cooperation and communication on trade…