Srinagar, Aug 28 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's senior religious leader and chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday termed the Nepal tragedy a warning, as he called for a balance between development & environmental preservation.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed to roll out a front-of-pack red warning label for processed food items and beverages that are high in sugar, salt, or fat content so that consumers can make an informed choice.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) As Indians based in the United States, UK and Canada, who were on a pilgrimage to the Kailash Mansarovar, remain missing following the massive flash floods in Nepal, their family members appealed for help from the governments of both nations.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications' flagship citizen‑centric initiative Sanchar Saathi has helped recover 77,692 lost or stolen mobile handsets in July, marking the first time since its launch that it has crossed the 75,000-mark in a single month, a Communications Ministry statement said on Friday.
Colombo/New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Mahishini Colonne on Friday reviewed the ongoing initiatives of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation and examined new project proposals to deepen bilateral ties across various sectors.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that 320 Indian nationals remained out of contact following the deadly floods in Nepal, while 400 Indian nationals on the Chinese side were safe.
Kathmandu/New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India is stepping up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating flash floods that has left hundreds dead, with a third aircraft carrying relief supplies expected to depart for the neighbouring country Friday evening, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s foreign exchange reserves surged to a record high of $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, providing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with greater firepower to manage pressure on the rupee amid elevated oil prices and global economic uncertainties.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday received 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who arrived at the Delhi airport from Kathmandu after being rescued from the devastating floods that hit the Himalayan nation on Wednesday.
Canberra, Aug 28 (IANS) India and Australia on Friday reaffirmed their strong maritime partnership and discussed further strengthening cooperation between the navies of the two nations.
