China’s strategy of extending geopolitical clout runs into hurdle in Latin America: Report
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) China strategy of taking up economic projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in developing countries with the objective of extending its geopolitical clout across regions appears to have run into a hurdle when it…
Oil India strikes natural gas in Andaman offshore block, confirms hydrocarbon presence in 3rd exploratory well
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) State-owned Maharatna company Oil India Limited on Friday announced a fresh discovery of natural gas in its third exploratory well in the Andaman shallow offshore block, marking another significant indication of hydrocarbon…
Tilak Varma-led India ‘A’ squad arrives in Sri Lanka for 50-over tri‑series
Dambulla, June 5 (IANS) The India ‘A’ team, led by Tilak Varma, has landed in Sri Lanka ahead of the upcoming 50-over tri-series, to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) from June 9-21. India ‘A’ will open its campaign…
Smart Border Project to create impregnable security grid: HM Shah to BSF jawans
Agartala, June 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reiterated that the government will establish an impregnable border security grid by launching the ‘Smart Border Project’, equipped with drones, modern cameras and advanced surveillance…
JMM-Congress rift widens in Jharkhand as Soren’s party stakes claim to both RS seats
Ranchi, June 6 (IANS) Differences within Jharkhand’s ruling alliance have come to the fore over the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Congress at odds over seat-sharing. Hours after Congress announced Pranav…
India and Japan set to deepen ties during Takaichi’s possible visit next month
Tokyo, June 5 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may visit India as early as July to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, local media has reported. Arrangements are being made for Takaichi’s visit to Assam, where she will hold…
Mallikarjun Kharge files Rajya Sabha nomination, Rahul Gandhi, CM Shivakumar present (Lead)
Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from Karnataka at the Vidhana Soudha here on Friday. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister D.K.…
Plant at least one tree under ‘Ek ped Maa ke naam’ campaign: Harsh Vardhan Shringla on World Environment Day
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, on Friday urged citizens to plant at least one tree as part of the ‘Ek ped Maa ke naam’ campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day. Speaking to IANS, Shringla said the…
Congo criticises Spain after Chile friendly cancelled over Ebola concerns
Madrid, June 5 (IANS) The Democratic Republic of Congo has condemned a decision by Spanish authorities to cancel its pre-World Cup friendly against Chile on June 9 due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the African nation. The match was scheduled to be…
SC initiates contempt proceedings against Delhi AIIMS Acting Director; orders appearance on July 7
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to the Acting Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, after expressing shock over the failure to comply with its direction requiring the…