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Thailand Cabinet named acting PM after Paetongtarn removal
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Thailand Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Chusak Sirinil on Saturday announced the appointment of Prommin Lertsuridej as PM’s Secretary General after a special Cabinet meeting, media reported.
Thailand’s…
Isiba says India, Japan needs to take advantage of each other’s strengths
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday stressed that Tokyo remains determined to further invest in India and strengthen cooperation, noted that Japan’s technology and India’s talented human…
US court ruled Trump reciprocal tariffs on nations are ‘illegal’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINTON – US federal appeals court on Friday has struck down the reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on various countries ruling he did not have the extensive powers to set them.
The court left the…
US Justice Department announces probe into H-1B visa misuse
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US Department of Justice on Saturday has intensified its scrutiny of hiring practices under the H-1B visa program, calling on workers and employers to report instances where US citizens are unfairly overlooked…
Taiwan opposed China’s ‘Victory Day’ parade
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung on Saturday told visiting journalists from Indo-Pacific nations that ”China is organizing a large-scale military parade in September. These kinds of…
Modi underscores semiconductor sector key area of India-Japan cooperation at Tokyo factory
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Tokyo Electron Factory with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday.
Modi had announced that the first domestically made semiconductor chip will be launched…
Indian diaspora greets Modi in Tianjin with chants ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in China’s Tianjin on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, MEA said in a press release.
Modi was accorded a red carpet welcome by senior Chinese…
Zelenskyy urges Modi to convey ‘appropriate message’ to Putin to end Ukraine war
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, thanked Zelenskyy for his call, Modi said that India “extends full support to all efforts in this…
“Peace is the Only Way Forward”: PM Modi to Zelenskyy
PM Modi held phone talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Modi reaffirmed India’s stance on peaceful conflict resolution.
Zelenskyy shared his views on recent Ukraine developments.
Leaders reviewed bilateral ties and future…
Om Birla Calls for State SC/ST Committees
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stressed Centre–State coordination for SC/ST empowerment.
Urged every State Assembly to set up dedicated SC/ST welfare committees.
Said committee recommendations should guide policy, not be seen as…