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July 19, 2024 9:48 PM

PM Modi expresses condolence at passing away of Dr. MS Valiathan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolence at the passing away of Dr. MS Valiathan, who was a pioneer in the field of healthcare and medical research. In his message, Mr Modi said his contributions have left an indelible mark and benefited countless people. He added that he will be rememb...

July 19, 2024 9:59 PM

Israel’s presence in Palestinian occupied territories is unlawful: ICJ

The International Court of Justice has said that Policies and practices used by Israel in its occupation of Palestinian territories are in breach of international law. The top U.N. court said, Israel’s presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is unlawful and called for an end to it.  ...

July 19, 2024 9:43 PM

EAM Dr Jaishankar discusses mutual interests with Ukrainian counterpart

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart on Friday afternoon and discussed issues of mutual interest. Briefing media in New Delhi on Friday afternoon, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has several engagements with Ukraine, including...

July 19, 2024 9:05 PM

5 killed, 8 missing after torrential rains hit northwest China’s Shaanxi

At least five people died and eight were missing after torrential rains hit the city of Baoji, northwest Shaanxi Province, China. The local authorities said on Friday that heavy downpours lashed Baoji with its main urban areas experiencing a record-high daily precipitation since meteorological recor...

July 19, 2024 9:03 PM

Kharif crop sowing crosses 704 lakh hectare

Kharif crops have been sown in over 704 lakh hectare till date as against 680 lakh hectare last year. Crop sowing data released by the Agriculture Ministry reveals that rice has been sown in over 166 lakh hectare, which is around 11 lakh hectare more than the last year. The Ministry said, over 85 la...

July 19, 2024 8:57 PM

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasizes need of urgent action to tackle climate change

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that climate change has emerged as a global disaster manifested as escalating sea levels, prolonged droughts, intensified wildfires, and unprecedented storms, contributing to community collapses worldwide. He said, these changes not only endanger vulnerable popul...