New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Farmers in Zambia, in Central Africa, have filed an $80bn lawsuit against two Chinese-linked firms, blaming them for an "ecological catastrophe" after a dam that stored waste from copper mining collapsed in February.
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) Former US National Security Advisor (NSA) Susan Rice has described India as a "proud and strong nation" that may "go in a different direction" due to the Trump administration’s policies - a possible move which she characterised as a "huge loss" for the United States.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) UN Security Council (UNSC) reform, being at the centre of discussions at the General Assembly (UNGA) this year, can largely be attributed to the relentless efforts made by the Global South, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at its centre.
Janakpurdham (Nepal), Sep 17 (IANS) Ram Roshan Das, the head priest and Chief General Secretary of the Janaki Temple in Nepal's Janakpur, on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings and blessings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday on behalf of the people of Nepal.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked counterparts from Bhutan, New Zealand and Dominica as well as Guyana President for extending warm wishes to him on his 75th birthday.
Wellington, Sep 17 (IANS) Several world leaders on Wednesday extended their warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, lauding his leadership while calling him as a "statesman and leading voice of the Global South"
Colombo, Sep 17 (IANS) Special prayers were held at the Bambalapitiya Bohra Mosque in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo on Wednesday as the community members wished good health, long life, and continued success to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The GSP+, or Generalised System of Preferences, of the European Union was designed as a means of linking trade preferences to specific commitments in the areas of human rights, labour rights, environmental protection, and good governance. However, Pakistan, while reaping rich economic gains from the system, has exploited to persecute minority communities and suppress human rights.
Canberra/New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for extending greetings on his 75th birthday, asserting that he is looking forward to further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the close people-to-people ties.
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) African-American singer and actress Mary Millben on Wednesday extended her heartfelt wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and hoped that he takes a day off on his special day.
