Daily Archives: October 19, 2024

DNGC holds extramural lecture

ITANAGAR, 18 Oct: Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) here organised an extramural lecture on the 'Role and functions of diplomats' in the conference hall...

The West Siang District Tobacco Control Cell on Friday raided various shops near schools in the district, and seized tobacco products worth more than...

Hamas official confirms Sinwar’s death, as Hezbollah vows a new phase of war with...

JERUSALEM, 18 Oct (AP) — Hamas confirmed Friday that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, and the militant group...

Biden says Western allies must keep aiding Ukraine as he meets European partners before...

BERLIN, 18 Oct (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden said it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country...

South Korean intelligence says North has sent troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine

SEOUL, South Korea, 18 Oct (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency said Friday that North Korea has dispatched troops to support Russia’s war against...

Pakistan’s leader calls on Biden to secure release of a woman serving lengthy prison...

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister has written to U.S. President Joe Biden to request the release of a Pakistani woman who...

9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s zoo in 2 days had been infected...

HONG KONG, 18 Oct  (AP) — Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with...

UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon staying put despite Israeli warnings to move

GENEVA, Oct 18 (AP) — Forces in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon are maintaining their positions despite warnings from Israeli Defense...

Pakistan’s Punjab province shuts schools for 2 days to contain protests over alleged on-campus...

LAHORE, Pakistan, 18  (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province shut all schools and universities for two days on Friday in an attempt...

Travellers’ health a priority for Modi govt: Union MoS Jitendra Singh

Thiruvananthapuram, 18 Oct (PTI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday unveiled an indoor air quality monitoring facility at the domestic terminal of the international...

India’s development journey deeply intertwined with environmental conservation: EAM

New Delhi, 18 Oct (PTI): India's development journey is "deeply intertwined" with environmental conservation, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said and lauded tribal communities...

Law On Child Marriage Cannot Be Stunted By Any Personal Law: Top Court

New Delhi, 18 Oct (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday said the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act cannot be stunted by traditions under any...

LEI lit fest organised in Mizoram

AIZWAL, 18 Oct: LEI, Mizoram's first-ever literary festival, celebrated the power of words in Aizawl with a glittering array of participants and authors from...

Law on prevention of child marriages can’t be stunted by personal laws: SC

NEW DELHI, 18 Oct: The Supreme Court on Friday held that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act cannot be stunted by personal laws, and...

Manipur needs leadership change for peace

The Centre's effort to restore peace in Manipur by initiating peace talks between legislators from conflict-torn Manipur on Tuesday is a good step. Even...

Towards a rapprochement?

Jaishankar In Pakistan By Prof. (Dr.) D.K. Giri (Secy Gen, Assn for Democratic Socialism) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was in Pakistan early this week. Observers both...