India, Cyprus elevate ties to strategic partnership, says PM Modi

IANS | May 22, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that ties between India and Cyprus have been elevated to a strategic partnership. He said that Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides' visit to India marks the "next milestone" in the shared journey of the two nations.

Mayawati raises concern over power cuts in UP amid heatwave; urges govt action

IANS | May 22, 2026 1:32 PM

Lucknow, May 22 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Mayawati, on Friday voiced concern over inadequate electricity supply and frequent power cuts in the state amid the ongoing severe summer heat, saying the situation has made life difficult for crores of people.