New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar, which has resulted in the loss of over 1,000 lives.
Kathmandu, March 29 (IANS) A wave of outrage has gripped Nepal's media community on Saturday following the tragic death of Avenues TV journalist Suresh Rajak, who was reportedly burned alive during a violent pro-monarchy protest in Tinkune, Kathmandu. Journalists across the city have converged on Nepal's Maitighar Mandala to stage a mass protest, demanding justice and accountability for the heinous crime.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) As part of its Act East policy, India sent more than 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar on Saturday, following a series of powerful earthquakes that led to widespread death and destruction on Friday, with over 600 people feared killed and the toll expected to climb further.
Naypyidaw (Myanmar), March 29 (IANS) As rescuers continued their search and relief efforts on Saturday, a day after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and another quake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit late on Friday night, a Myanmar military leader was quoted by media reports as saying that at least 694 people have been killed in the temblors, even as a US agency warned that the toll could exceed 10,000.
Washington, March 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has expressed openness to cutting tariff deals with other countries as he plans to unveil new taxes on imports in the coming days, but he suggested any deals would be made after the tariffs go into place on April 2.
Naypyidaw (Myanmar), March 29 (IANS) Another earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter Scale, hit Myanmar late on Friday, the National Center for Seismology reported. This comes hours after a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake rattled much of Southeast Asia. More than 150 people were confirmed dead and hundreds were injured after the first earthquake.
Washington, March 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, on Friday, called Indian tariffs "brutal" but expressed optimism that things will "work out very well" between the two countries on trade.
Washington, March 29 (IANS) India and the US, on Friday, discussed trade just days ahead of President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs system kicks into effect.
Bangkok, March 28 (IANS) Thailand on Friday stated that the country's relations with India will be elevated to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to Bangkok, next week.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Continuing with its role of being a first responder in the region and extending emergency humanitarian assistance in the wake of natural disasters, India on Friday said that it remains in touch with the authorities in Myanmar to provide relief to the country which was rocked by a powerful earthquake, earlier in the day.
