In Delhi-like protest, Punjab farmers heading to Chandigarh

IANS | March 5, 2025 8:05 AM

Chandigarh, March 5 (IANS) In a Delhi-like protest by farmers, mainly from Punjab, over their long-pending demands, several farm unions under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) are heading to Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, on Wednesday to start their indefinite agitation wherever they were stopped by the security.

EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with UK PM Keir Starmer in London

IANS | March 5, 2025 6:37 AM

London, March 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit at 10 Downing Street in London to convey warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as discussed advancing bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

Western leaders gather in London to push for Ukraine peace plan

IANS | March 2, 2025 7:20 PM

London, March 2 (IANS) Western leaders, including more than a dozen European heads of state and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, gathered in London on Sunday for a defence summit aimed at advancing a peace plan for Ukraine following a week of intense diplomatic talks.

Govt committed to restoring lasting peace in Manipur, says HM Shah; reviews security with Guv, top officials

IANS | March 1, 2025 3:25 PM

New Delhi/Imphal, March 1 (IANS) In a bid to restore peace and normalcy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed the overall security situation in Manipur. During the meeting, HM Shah said that the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains fully committed to restoring lasting peace in Manipur and is providing all necessary assistance in this regard.