New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offered prayers at the Subramanya Swami Temple in Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, on Monday. Reflecting on his visit, Rajnath Singh stated that he felt “blessed to experience the divine energy” of the ancient temple. Rajnath Singh took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Prayed at the sacred Sri Subramanya Swami temple in Tiruchendur (Tamil Nadu). Feeling blessed to experience the divine energy of this Temple.”Subramanya Swami temple is a Hindu templ…
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Dhaka, April 9 (IANS) Under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh’s new government has an opportunity to reaffirm one of the most significant bilateral relationships the country has ever had – with India – the local media reported this week.India, it said, has repeatedly proved to be a reliable partner for Bangladesh, having fostered economic growth, infrastructure development and advancing regional cooperation.”The political transition in Bangladesh following the 2026 elec…
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Following overnight rain, the Met office on Thursday predicted rain accompanied by thunderstorms over Kolkata and south Bengal districts for rest of the day and Friday.The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata’s Alipore said that there is an axial line over Gangetic West Bengal stretching from Telangana.Due to this, a large amount of water vapour is entering from the Bay of Bengal, due to which frequent thunderstorms are occurring.After Wednesday’s thunderstorms, Kolk…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) India and Bangladesh are set to lay down a new roadmap in terms of cooperation relating to security, counter-terrorism, and connectivity.Ties between India and Bangladesh were fully reset following the elections in which the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) Tarique Rahman was elected as Prime Minister.The back channels had worked overtime to ensure this reset, and now, the visit by Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to India will be watched with keen …
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Several districts of south Bengal, including Kolkata, witnessed moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning from Monday night, with overcast conditions continuing into Tuesday morning, the Meteorological Department said.The skies have remained overcast, with scattered rain occurring at several places.The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata’s Alipore forecasts further rainfall for the rest of the day and on Wednesday as well. There is also a possibility…
Naypyidaw, March 28 (IANS) As the conflict in the Middle East heightened maritime instability, Myanmar’s long-term strategic significance has assumed greater importance in China’s security calculus. There are also other chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, and it is in this context that the China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) comes into focus – a glance at the map shows how vital the outlet to the Indian Ocean through Myanmar is for China, a report has highlighted. “It began in th…
New Delhi/Tokyo, March 24 (IANS) Northeast India has emerged as a crucial nexus where India’s ‘Act East Policy’ aligns with Japan’s ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ (FOIP), enabling coordinated efforts to counter assertive regional influences through deeper maritime and land connectivity, a report highlighted on Tuesday. It added that the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) — comprising India, Japan, the US, and Australia — facilitates intelligence sharing, technology access, and infrastructu…
Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) An unusual 11-degree drop in maximum temperature has been recorded in Kolkata in the spring season following two days of rain.Until now, the maximum temperature had consistently hovered above 30 degrees Celsius. However, due to incessant overnight rainfall (starting on Friday evening and continuing on Saturday, the mercury plummeted sharply by 11 degrees in a single stroke. A sudden winter chill has descended upon Kolkata and South Bengal.The Meteorological Department sa…
Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) Following overnight rain, the minimum temperature in Kolkata dropped by 6 degrees Celsius on Saturday, with the Met department forecasting scattered to moderate rain throughout the day. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata’s Alipore, this weather is likely to continue for a few more days in Kolkata and across the various districts of south Bengal.Meanwhile, a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued for north Bengal. The Bay of Bengal…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Indian Navy has increased the deployment of its warships near the Gulf of Oman and is escorting Indian-flagged ships coming from the Strait of Hormuz region amid heightened tensions in West Asia that have raised concerns over global energy security.According to government sources, Indian-flagged tankers continue to pass through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and reach Indian ports under naval escort. The vessels Shivalik, Nanda Devi, and Jag Ladki hav…