Two quakes shake Assam’s Cachar district within an hour, no damage reported
Guwahati, June 12 (IANS) Two earthquakes struck Assam’s Cachar district within a span of less than an hour on Thursday night, triggering brief panic among residents in parts of the northeastern state’s Barak Valley region, officials said.…
Trump cancels Iran strikes, says talks advanced
Washington, June 11, (IANS) President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had cancelled planned US strikes against Iran after discussions with Tehran reached the highest levels of the Iranian leadership, raising the prospect of a diplomatic agreement even…
Ambassador Doraiswami visits Tibet to review arrangements for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims from India
Tibet, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Lhasa, the historical, cultural, and spiritual capital of Tibet, on Thursday to jointly review arrangements made by local government authorities for Indian pilgrims on the…
South Korea and Italy agree to elevate their ties into special strategic partnership
Rome, June 11 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian President Sergio Mattarella agreed Thursday to elevate their countries’ ties into a special strategic partnership, while exploring ways to expand cooperation in semiconductors,…
India urges diplomacy amid threat of Gulf conflict reignition
United Nations, June 11 (IANS) Amid the threat of a reignition of the conflict in the Gulf, India reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to end the confrontation that has “deeply impacted India”, while criticising the world organisation’s…
Trump floats Iran oil takeover as strikes loom
Washington, June 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his preferred strategy in the conflict with Iran would be to seize control of key Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, while also warning that more powerful US…
EAM Jaishankar discusses geopolitical situation with Finland President
Helsinki, June 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday met with the Finnish President Alexander Stubb on sidelines of the Kultarana Talks in Helsinki and discussed the evolving geopolitical situation. “Pleased to meet…
CM Majhi showcases Odisha’s growth initiatives at NITI Aayog meeting
Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday highlighted major initiatives undertaken by the Odisha government in education, skilling, healthcare, wellness, sports and technology-driven governance to promote inclusive…
US says Hormuz remains open amid Iran escalation
Washington, June 11 (IANS) The US military said on Thursday that commercial shipping continues to move through the Strait of Hormuz despite its blockade of Iran, even as President Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes against Tehran and signalled…
Bengal T20 League: Karan Lal slams 64-ball 145, hits 14 sixes, bags two wickets to script history
Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) History was scripted in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 at Eden Gardens on Thursday as Karan Lal produced a sensational all-round performance, smashing 145 off just 64 deliveries, including 14 sixes and seven fours, to power…