Washington, June 5 (IANS) India received "total support and solidarity" in fighting terrorism from US lawmakers whom the Indian parliamentary delegation met on Wednesday, Congress MP Sashi Tharoor, who is leading the team, said.
Washington, June 5 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation in the US said that Operation Sindoor was a "brilliantly chosen name" and explained its significance as part of the global efforts to highlight India's unequivocal and united stand to fight Pakistan-backed cross border terrorism in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
United Nations, June 5 (IANS) India has been elected to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a three-year term starting next year with a commitment to championing development, getting 181 out of the 187 valid votes cast.
Washington, June 4 (IANS) The team of Indian parliamentarians, headed by Congress Party leader Shashi Tharoor, began on Wednesday two days of grueling campaign in the US capital to convey India’s message of zero tolerance for terrorism and explain how it was forced to respondwith Operation Sindoor to terrorism sponsored from across the border in Pakistan.
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) Bangladesh's radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami is expected to have its party registration restored, including its traditional electoral symbol of scales (Daripalla), a member of the Election Commission (EC) confirmed on Wednesday.
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday criticised the proposed budget presented by the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus for the 2025-26 fiscal year, terming it as "unilateral, ineffective and non-participatory" as it does not represent the opinion of political parties and public.
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) The interim government of Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday denied local media reports which claimed that it has de-recognised the contribution of hundreds of freedom fighters, including Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Acting President Syed Nazrul Islam, former Prime Ministers Tajuddin Ahmed and several leaders of the Mujibnagar government following the enactment of National Freedom Fighters Council (JAMUKA) Ordinance.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Foreign Ministers from Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will be in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the two-day 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue as India continues to put a strong foot forward in enhancing anti-terror and de-radicalisation partnerships across the region.
Brussels, June 4 (IANS) The all-party Parliamentary delegation from India led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday engaged with members of the Indian diaspora and leading Brussels-based think tanks, underscoring India's unwavering commitment to combating cross-border terrorism. The diaspora members expressed deep solidarity with the victims of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed their strong support for India in its efforts to counter terrorism.
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday, reiterating Australia's support in India's fight against cross border terrorism.
