New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The country’s largest medical entrance examination, the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, is set to be held on Sunday, June 21, following the cancellation of the original May 3 examination amid allegations of irregularities.The National Testing Agency (NTA), in coordination with the Central and state governments, police, district administrations and paramilitary forces, has put in place extensive security arrangements to ensure a leak-proof, fair and transparent process for …
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Kuwait City, June 20 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide on Saturday organised yoga sessions ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga, underscoring the importance of holistic health, well-being and inner harmony.This year’s International Day of Yoga, to be celebrated on Sunday across the world, is being observed under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, focusing on yoga’s contribution to healthier, more active and fulfilling lives across generations.Marking the occasion, …
Riyadh, June 13 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Saturday organised a blood donation camp in association with the Central Blood Bank, Riyadh. “Counsellor Shri Sharique Badr inaugurated a Blood Donation Camp organised by the Overseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC) in association with the Central Blood Bank, Riyadh,” the Embassy wrote on X.According to the Embassy, a strong turnout from the Indian community made the initiative a great success.“The Embassy of India continues to e…
Kuwait City, June 13 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Kuwait on Friday organised a blood donation camp at Adan Hospital and Blood Bank.“On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, the Embassy of India in Kuwait, in collaboration with the Blood Donors Kerala (BDK) and the Federation of Indian Doctors (FID), organised a blood donation camp at Adan Hospital and Blood Bank today,” the Embassy wrote on X.The camp was inaugurated by Ambassador Paramita Tripathi and Sheikh Hamoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Saba…
Kuwait, June 12 (IANS) Indian missions in Kuwait, Algeria, Kyrgyzstan, Fiji and Niger organised curtain-raiser events on Friday, ahead of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Embassy of India in Kuwait organised a curtain-raiser yoga session at the Gulf SPIC Labour Camp on Friday in the lead-up to International Day of Yoga 2026.“The event holds special significance as Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the camp during his historic visit …
Washington, June 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the United States and Iran are close to finalising an agreement that would bar Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, raising the prospect of a signing ceremony within days and a broader easing of tensions across the Middle East.Speaking at the White House, Trump said negotiations had advanced to the point where final documents were being prepared.“We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran, and we’re going to be subject…
Washington, June 11, (IANS) President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had cancelled planned US strikes against Iran after discussions with Tehran reached the highest levels of the Iranian leadership, raising the prospect of a diplomatic agreement even as a US naval blockade remains in place.”Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancel…
Kuwait City, June 11 (IANS) The Governor of Jahra Governorate in Kuwait, on Thursday, appreciated the positive contribution of the Indian community to Kuwait’s development during a meeting with the Indian Ambassador.Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, Paramita Tripathi, met with the Governor of Jahra Governorate, Hamad Jassim Mohammad Al-Habshi, and discussed ways to further strengthen relations, especially economic cooperation.“Ambassador Paramita Tripathi met HE Hamad Jassim Mohammad Al-Habshi, G…
Abu Dhabi, June 11 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned the latest Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.“The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile missile and drone attacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain, the state of Kuwait and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,” stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the UAE.Reaffirming the UAE’s solidarity with Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan and it…
Kuwait City, June 11 (IANS) Kuwait reopened its airspace and resumed normal flight operations on Thursday after lifting precautionary restrictions imposed earlier amid heightened regional security tensions. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Kuwait said air traffic in Kuwaiti airspace had returned to normal following the resolution of the circumstances that prompted the temporary closure.In a statement, the DGCA said operations at Kuwait International Airport had resumed in acco…