Hegseth will focus on deterring Chinese aggression

Yashwant Raj | January 14, 2025 9:52 PM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defence, on Tuesday, told Senators at his confirmation hearing that it will be a priority for him to "work with our partners and allies to deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific from the Communist Chinese".

How Los Angeles fires magnify deepening insurance crisis in California?

IANS | January 13, 2025 3:18 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have wiped out tens of thousands of homes and businesses, which could inflict a 150 billion US dollars wound as reported by local media Accuweather. The rising risk of wildfires and related costs are adding to a crisis in California's insurance market.

Maha Kumbh buzz: Tourism ministry helpline looks to tap influencers

IANS | January 12, 2025 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) With the aim to take the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 to global tourists, the Union Ministry of Tourism has plans to work closely with social media influencers, scholars, researchers, photographers and media by offering a toll-free Tourist Infoline (1800111363 or 1363), an official said on Sunday.

EAM Jaishankar to attend Trump's swearing-in ceremony on Jan 20

IANS | January 12, 2025 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on January 20, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).