Tripura CM sends 500 kg pineapples as 'gift' to Bangladesh PM

IANS | June 23, 2024 11:28 PM

Agartala, June 23 (IANS) Like previous years, as a goodwill gesture, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday sent 500 kg pineapples as a 'gift' to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through the Agartala-Akhaura Integrated Check Post (ICP), an official said.

Russia could amend 'defensive' nuclear doctrine, indicates Duma defence panel chief

IANS | June 23, 2024 4:46 PM

Moscow, June 23 (IANS) Russia could change its nuclear doctrine, which provides for the use of nuclear weapons only in retaliation if the country is attacked with weapons of mass destruction or faces an existential threat from conventional warfare, if the threats and challenges to the country continue to grow, a top Russian parliamentarian said on Sunday.

IANS Analysis: China's powerplay on food

IANS | June 19, 2024 10:19 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the largest specialized agency of the United Nations focusing on agriculture, food security, and nutrition policies worldwide, is composed of 194 member countries. However, controversy has surrounded the FAO since the election and subsequent re-election of Qu Dongyu from China as Director-General in 2019.