Maha Kumbh: Bhutan King takes holy dip at Sangam with CM Yogi

IANS | February 4, 2025 2:35 PM

Prayagraj, Feb 4 (IANS) Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck participated in the Maha Kumbh festivities in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in taking the 'dip of faith'.

Shutting down USAID will have immediate impact on saving lives: UN

IANS | February 4, 2025 6:40 AM

United Nations, Feb 4 (IANS) The shutting down of USAID, a “critical partner” of the world organisation, will have an “immediate impact on lifesaving activities”, according to Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit Turkey on Tuesday

IANS | February 3, 2025 9:11 PM

Ankara, Feb 3 (IANS) Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Ankara on Tuesday at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said on Monday.