Tokyo, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended heartfelt congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on her election as Japan's Prime Minister and said that he looks forward to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Tokyo, Oct 21 (IANS) Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan's next Prime Minister on Tuesday, following a runoff election in the Parliament. She is also the first woman to assume this role.
Dhaka, Oct 21 (IANS) Several leading international human rights organisations have written to the Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, raising serious concerns over the lack of reform in the country's security sector and worsening human rights situation.
Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) In a major relief for foreign workers on H-1B visas, the US Department of Homeland Security has issued new guidance on the $100,000 application fee, providing a series of exemptions and carveouts.
Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) A leading member of the Donald Trump administration, along with prominent lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties, have conveyed their wishes on the occasion of Diwali.
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) UAE's Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali on Monday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Diwali and noted that the festival has been part of his journey in India from the very start.
Dhaka, Oct 20 (IANS) Four more people have died of dengue in the 24 hours till Monday morning, increasing the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in 2025 to 249, local media reported.
Brussels, Oct 20 (IANS) The European Union Council approved conclusions on a new strategic EU-India agenda, in which it welcomes the strong impetus in relations between the two sides. The Council welcomed closer cooperation between India and the EU on security and defence matters based on the principles of mutual trust and respect.
Kyiv, Oct 20 (IANS) Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Diwali and wished "may light always prevail."
Islamabad, Oct 20 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday directed police to arrest former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan and present her before the court on October 22 in cases linked to the protest held by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on November 26 last year.
