international

India-Uzbekistan ties now a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

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Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the elevation of India-Uzbekistan relations to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ following talks with PM Narendra Modi, who was also conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state honour during his visit. Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday announced the elevation of India-Uzbekistan relations to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” following his talks with Prime Minister … Read more

India, Uzbekistan to establish long-term arrangement for supply of uranium : Narendra Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that India and Uzbekistan will establish a long-term supply arrangement for the supply of uranium. In his remarks during the delegation-level talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent, PM Modi said: “We will also establish a long-term arrangement for the supply of uranium. Today, we are formalising … Read more

2047 hardly 20 years from now, reforms require a lot more support : Nirmala Sitharaman

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The year 2047 is the target year set for achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ which is hardly 20 years from now, so the speed and scale with which the reforms are happening require a lot more support, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Addressing the vibrant Indian diaspora here, the Finance Minister said that we require more … Read more

Sajjala Hits Back At Sai Reddy, Says Jagan Is The Only No. 1 In YCP

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Vijay Sai Reddy’s letter has created waves across the YSRCP, with the former party leader directly attacking YSRCP’s Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, alleging that he had connections with the TDP and questioning why Sajjala’s name is not in any of the cases. Responding strongly, Sajjala questioned Sai Reddy’s claim that the party tried to sideline him … Read more

Nepal Begins Burials as Flood Death Toll Soars to 752

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Kathmandu: Nepal said Sunday it had begun burying some of the hundreds of bodies recovered after devastating floods, after taking DNA samples and marking them so families can later retrieve them. The dead are traditionally cremated on funeral pyres in Hindu-majority Nepal, so the burials are viewed as long-term storage until families can retrieve them. Foreign … Read more

Big boost for Lucknow: Rajnath Singh unveils 12 projects worth Rs 101 crore

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday, August 30, laid the foundation stone for 12 development projects worth around Rs 101 crore in Lucknow Cantonment. The projects are aimed at improving civic amenities and infrastructure in the area. The development package covers several areas, including education, sports, water … Read more

Karnataka sets up panel under Priyank Kharge to review criminal cases

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The Karnataka Govt has formed two Cabinet Sub-Committees. One, led by Priyank Kharge, will review criminal cases for withdrawal. The other, chaired by U T Khader, will recommend reforms in the education sector within one month. Panel to Review Withdrawal of Criminal Cases The Karnataka Government has constituted a six-member Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Minister … Read more

16 Keralites return safely from Nepal, says CM Satheeesan

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Thiruvananthapuram: Sixteen Keralites, including a 14-member group from Kochi, have returned home safely from Nepal, while 45 travellers have been confirmed safe across Nepal and Indian transit locations, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said. He added on Saturday evening that arrangements are underway to bring the remaining travellers back home. Among those who have returned are … Read more

Nepal Floods: WHO releases USD 150,000 to support emergency health response

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The World Health Organisation has released US $150,000 from the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health and other needs of the communities impacted by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, one of the worst tragedies in the country in recent times. “The emergency funds will support immediate response priorities. WHO … Read more

‘Spine-chilling’: Akhilesh Yadav slams UP govt after six-Year-old raped and murdered in Greater Noida

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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday condemned the alleged rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Greater Noida, calling the incident “spine-chilling” and questioning the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh. In a post on X, the SP chief said, “The case of the rape and murder of a 6-year-old innocent girl … Read more