United Nations, May 21 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the need to intensify efforts to address the root causes of maritime insecurity.
Sacramento, May 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a $175 billion missile defence system dubbed the "Golden Dome," appointing US Space Force General Michael Guetlein to lead what Trump described as a "Manhattan Project-scale" initiative.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India is set to launch an extensive global outreach campaign aimed at exposing Pakistan's alleged role as a hub of international terrorism. As part of this initiative, the first set of all-party parliamentary delegations will begin their visits abroad starting Wednesday, with the team led by JD-U leader Sanjay Kumar Jha departing for Japan tonight.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Friedrich Merz on Tuesday evening and congratulated him on assuming office as the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Moscow, May 20 (IANS) As India and Russia continue to deepen defence cooperation, the effectiveness of 'Made in India' defence equipment was decisively proven during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, Vinay Kumar, the Ambassador of India to Russia, said in an interview to a Russian publication.
Hanoi, May 20 (IANS) The holy relics of Lord Buddha sent from India enshrined at the famous Buddhist temple Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province of Vietnam witnessed a large number of devotees on Tuesday who lined up from early morning to worship pay their respects amidst the sacred atmosphere. As the exposition entered the fourth day, the number of pilgrims to Tam Chuc Pagoda is still increasing.
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the death sentence of culprit Zahir Jaffer, son of a wealthy industrialist, who was found guilty in the murder case of 27-year-old Noor Mukadam, daughter of Shaukat Mukadam, a Pakistani diplomat who served as Ambassador to South Korea and Kazakhstan, who was attacked and killed by Jaffer in his residence in Islamabad, four years ago.
Tokyo, May 20 (IANS) The Indian Pavilion 'Bharat' at the Expo 2025 in Osaka on Tuesday buzzed with visitors exploring the country's rich textiles, vibrant culture, iconic architecture, and cutting-edge technological advancements that showcase tradition and innovation.
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) In an unprecedented move after India's hard-hitting Operation Sindoor targetting the terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan post Pahalgam massacre, the Pakistan Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced its decision to promote the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal.
Dhaka, May 20 (IANS) In yet another significant development highlighting the growing bonhomie between the two countries, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has granted permission to another private Pakistani airline, Air Sial, to operate direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi.
