Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) At least 33 people have been killed and 25 others are missing after heavy rains and a cloudburst caused floods and landslides in several districts of northwestern Pakistan, officials said on Friday, local media reported.
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) In August 1947, two nations - India and Pakistan - were born almost as twins, separated by an arbitrary border, having shared a colonial past and launched into the modern world with battered economies and fractured societies. 70 years later, India has surged into the ranks of the world’s most powerful economies and largest democracies while Pakistan has faltered, burdened by political instability, economic crisis, and the persistent shadow of its military establishment, a report said on Friday.
Toronto, Aug 15 (IANS) Khalistani supporters residing in other nations, who often disrespect the Indian flag, would not insult the Tricolour if they had even the slightest understanding of its history, a report detailed on Friday.
London, Aug 15 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Vikram Doraiswami on Friday said that the two nations need each other in the current volatile world while stressing that the recently concluded comprehensive economic trade agreement will have a significant impact on driving growth forward.
Jerusalem, Aug 15 (IANS) Calling India and Israel as "two proud democracies", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of India on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day.
Paris, Aug 15 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday congratulated "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the country's 79th Independence Day, hoping that the strategic partnership between both countries will continue to deepen towards 2047 and beyond.
Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Russia on Friday offered condolences over the tragedy caused by a massive cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Kishtwar district, which has resulted in the death of at least 56 people till now, including two CISF personnel.
Moscow, Aug 15 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday lauded India's massive progress and the "well deserved respect on the global stage" while extending greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the country's 79th Independence Day.
Bangkok, Aug 15 (IANS) On 79th Independence Day, several diplomatic missions across the globe organised a series of vibrant events reflecting the spirit of patriotism and unity among the Indian diaspora and friends of India worldwide.
Colombo, Aug 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Friday extended his warm wishes to External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, as well as to the government and people of India, on the occasion of the country's 79th Independence Day.
