Partner with Bharat, subscribe to future: India at WEF
DAVOS, Jan 18 : From a new address here, once occupied by the iconic Piano Bar, Team India has a clear message written all over the snow-laden alleys of this ski resort town — Partner…
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Hindu businessman beaten to death in Bangladesh over bananas, 3 detained
Dhaka, Jan 18 : A Hindu businessman was beaten to death in Bangladesh’s Gazipur by three members of a family following a dispute over bananas, local media reported. It has not been confirmed whether the…
World Bank President Ajay Banga named to ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza redevelopment under Trump plan
New York/Washington, Jan 16 : Indian-American President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among the leaders named to the ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza redevelopment under…
South Africa investigates Iran’s participation in naval drills off its coast after US criticism
CAPE TOWN, Jan 16: South Africa launched an investigation today over the participation of Iranian warships in naval drills off its coast after reports that organisers ignored the president’s instructions that the ships only take…
Right to self-determination mustn’t be abused to encourage secession in pluralistic, democratic states: India slams Pak at UNGA
United Nations, Jan 16 : India called out Pakistan for misusing UN platforms to drive its “divisive agenda” after Islamabad’s envoy raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in the General Assembly. Counsellor in the…
Singapore Prime Minister Wong removes Indian-origin LoP Pritam Singh
SINGAPORE, Jan 15 : Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has removed Indian-origin Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition (LoP), and asked the opposition party to nominate another Member of Parliament (MP)…
Rodriguez, Trump hold first call on bilateral “unresolved issues”
Mexico City, Jan 15 : Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodr?guez, spoke with US President Donald Trump in a phone call to address “unresolved issues” between their governments. Rodr?guez described the conversation as “long and courteous”…
Singer Garg was drunk, had declined life jacket: Coroner’s court told in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jan 14 : Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg was “severely intoxicated” and had drowned off Lazarus Island after declining a life jacket last September, a coroner’s court in Singapore was told on Wednesday. Garg,…
Construction crane falls onto moving train in Thailand, killing at least 30 people
NAKHON RATCHASIMA (Thailand), Jan 14: A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in northeastern Thailand. The derailment occurred on…
Indian High Commission hosts Pongal festivities for migrant workers in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jan 12 : The Indian High Commission in Singapore led nearly 1,500 Indian migrant workers in a day-long celebration of Pongal, a major harvest festival, that also marks the beginning of the Tamil month.…