Mr. Atsushi Mimura, Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Japan, and Mr. Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, India held the 2nd India-Japan Finance Dialogue in Tokyo on 6th September 2024. The Japanese delegation included the representatives from Ministry of Finance and Financial Services Agency. From the Indian side, the […]
The 20th edition of India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 commenced today, at Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 9th to 22nd September 2024. Exercise YUDH ABHYAS has been held annually since 2004, alternating between India and the USA. This edition marks a significant […]
Efforts are being made to remove the landslide debris and resume traffic on the blocked section of Karnali highway blocked by landslides triggered by incessant rainfall. As a result, the highway remains completely blocked for traffic due to the mud-slip that took place at Ismod and Gaganekhola located in Kalikot under the Surkhet-Jumla road of […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Saudi Arabia on Monday. The two leaders discussed taking forward bilateral ties. The two leaders had earlier held a meeting in Doha in June. The two leaders had held talks on strengthening bilateral ties across various sectors […]
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Brazil on the sidelines of the inaugural India-GCC Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Riyadh. These discussions covered a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. During his meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal […]
The Paris Paralympics came to a close with a glittering closing ceremony on Sunday. Starting off the ceremony, French singer Santa performed Johnny Hallyday’s iconic track “Vivre pour le Meilleur”. Several video sequences and images from the previous three Paralympic Games accompanied her melodic voice. However, the couldron flight was not happening due to weather […]
World number one Jannik Sinner cruised past Taylor Fritz to capture the US Open title, securing his second Grand Slam of the year. Italy’s Sinner, who claimed his first major at the Australian Open in January, held off a late challenge from American 12th seed Fritz to seal a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 victory. The triumph […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian contingent for delivering their best-ever performance at the Paralympic Games in Paris, saying that it was possible due to the “unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit” of the athletes. Indian para-athletes have secured a record-breaking total of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. […]
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has heightened security measures in the Rajouri district ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. The district borders the Line of Control between India and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Rajouri, Randeep Kumar, said a coordinated effort involving the Jammu and Kashmir police, the Indian Army, and the […]
In response to the Supreme Court’s suo motu petition concerning the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a fresh status report by next week. During today’s proceedings, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal informed the Court […]
