US announces 138 million dollar aid to South Sudan
United States has announced 138 million dollar new aid to South Sudan. US Secretary of State John Kerry said the aid is meant for food, water, and medicine for those…
2 Indian-American women selected for White House Fellow programme
Two Indian-American women have been selected for the prestigious White House Fellow programme that offers first hand experience of working at the highest levels of the US federal government. Astrophysicist…
Bar Council of India withdraws suspension of Tamil Nadu lawyers
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has withdrawn the suspension of 126 Tamil Nadu lawyers, including leaders of various bar associations. The lawyers were suspended over their protest against amendments…
Pak police books Baluchistan leaders for supporting PM Modi’s statement
US expresses concern over human rights situation in Gilgit Balti WEB DESK / Police in Pakistan have registered five cases against Baluchistan leaders Brahamdagh Bugti, Harbiyar Marri and Banuk Karima…
Jaitely appeals Kashmiri youths shun violence as Centre sends more forces to state
AMN Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has appealed youths in Jammu and Kashmir to shun violence. Speaking to a private TV channel, he said a political solution to the problem will…
More than 26000 people rescued by NDRF in flood-affected states
More than 26 thousand people have been rescued by the NDRF from flood-affected areas in Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and other states this monsoon season. It said besides the rescue…
Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh threatens to resign party
Amid the reported tussle between UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Minister Shivpal Yadav, senior Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh today threatened to resign from the party. Talking to a…
Japan: Typhoon Mindulle makes landfall in Chiba Prefecture
Typhoon Mindulle made landfall near Tateyama City in Chiba Prefecture south of Tokyo today. Officials at the Japan Meteorological Agency say the storm is moving northward, packing winds up to…
Kashmir unrest: 2600 additional paramilitary forces rushed to valley
The Centre today rushed 2,600 additional paramilitary forces to Jammu and Kashmir, in the wake of continuous unrest in the Kashmir Valley. Sources in the Home Ministry said, the forces…
India ready to give all help to Myanmar: Sushma Swaraj
India is ready to give all help to Myanmar and is committed to strengthening its democratic institutions and socio-economic development of her people. This was stated by External Affairs Minister…