Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, China has opened its wallet to keep trans-Eurasian Express moving as operators are covering “war insurance” and have slashed rates for the services. An operating company affiliated with Xi’an in March began covering war insurance payments for shippers transporting goods into and out of the Chinese city via the China-Europe Railway Express, […]
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French envoy Lenain praises India’s diversity at Bonjour India 2022
French Ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain on Monday heaped praise on India’s diversity and how impressively the country handles it at the launch of Bonjour India 2022. “Indian diversity is fascinating, and it has the capacity to handle this diversity. We feel it’s very modern. Living in a more globalized world, it’s a challenge […]
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Russia dismisses plans for Putin-Zelenskyy meet after talks in Istanbul
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the talks between Russia-Ukraine negotiators could take place on Tuesday but there are no plans for a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Russian Times, Peskov said that Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul is unlikely to start on Monday but […]
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Delhi: Dumping yard at Ghazipur catches fire
A fire broke out at a dumping yard in Ghazipur on Monday afternoon. About six fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse out the fire. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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Mumbai: Man stabs wife to death in broad daylight, arrested
A man has been arrested from Mumbai’s Colaba area for stabbing his wife to death in broad daylight on Saturday. A senior police official said, “The accused, Mohammad Irfan Chitawali, married Shaheen five years ago. They often fought over trivial issues due to which Chitawali began living with his parents in Titwala.” Shaheen, who worked […]
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Russia not facing isolation, has many partners: Foreign Minister Lavrov
Russia is not facing any isolation, as it has a large number of partners, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. “As for isolation, there is no isolation,” Lavrov said in an interview with Serbian media, adding that the country has “a huge number of partners in […]
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S Jaishankar visits Sri Lanka IOC, takes stock of fuel supply situation
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday visited Sri Lanka IOC, the local subsidiary of India’s oil major, Indian Oil Corporation and took stock of the island nation’s fuel supply situation amid India’s support during its severe economic crisis. Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar, wrote “Visited Lanka IOC in downtown […]
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Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill to help investigation agencies, increase conviction rate: Govt
The ‘Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022’ will not only help investigation agencies but also increase prosecution, said Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni on Monday. “The current Identification of Prisoners Act was formed in 1920. It has been 102 years now. The Act provided for the […]
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BJP MP says youth of Bihar in frustration due to unemployment, asks govt to provide solution
Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Gopal Narayan Singh on Monday said youth in Bihar are in frustration due to unemployment and the state government should provide a solution. Singh expressed concern over the security breach of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Bakhtiyarpur. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, “The situation in Bihar is not […]
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Newly sworn-in CM Pramod Sawant assures new job opportunities in Goa
Expressing happiness after swearing-in as Goa Chief Minister on Monday, Pramod Sawant assured that the newly-formed government will work for the development with a primary focus on providing employment opportunities in the coastal state. Pramod Sawant took oath as the Goa Chief Minister for the second consecutive term at Dr […]
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann rolls out doorstep ration delivery scheme
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday rolled out a doorstep ration delivery scheme in the state. “The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to start doorstep delivery of ration for the people of Punjab. Our officers will call you to ask the timings of the same and will deliver the ration […]
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Oscars 2022: Full list of nominees and winners
The 94th Academy Awards returned to the Dolby Theater in Hollywood as the top films from the last year were honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The show was hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes, the first time the award ceremony has had multiple hosts […]
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3 BJP MLAs dismissed from Delhi Assembly session today
Three Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs were dismissed from the House for the day for raising slogans against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while standing on benches in the Delhi assembly session on Monday. Chaos erupted in the House on Monday due to the protest by the Aam Aadmi Party leaders over […]
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Mithali Raj backtracks from statement on retirement
India’s campaign in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 ended on Sunday with a defeat against South Africa in their final match on the league stage, legendary India captain Mithali Raj made a U-turn saying it’s not the right time to take a call on her future just after the […]
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Maulvi molests 8-yr-old girl on pretext of giving chocolates, gets arrested
After a 10-year-old girl was abducted and molested, the local Police arrested a maulvi on charges of sexually abusing the girl child, said a police official on Monday. The police reported that the incident took place on Sunday here when the minor girl was abducted and sexually assaulted by a […]