New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said the upcoming International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026 will strengthen international partnerships and promote South-South cooperation in big cat conservation, as India positions itself at the centre of global efforts to protect these iconic species.Addressing the gathering, Yadav described the summit as a defining moment in conservation diplomacy, noting that it will bring together world leaders, policym…
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New Delhi/Aizawl, May 6 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday announced that Mizoram has emerged as one of the first states in India to successfully achieve 100 per cent implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), providing functional tap water connections to 1,33,060 households across the state.The Mizoram government and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on Wednesday t…
Shillong, May 6 (IANS) The Department of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, will organise the Shillong Literary Festival 2026 – New Delhi Prelude on May 8 and 9 at Bikaner House in the national capital, officials said on Wednesday.The two-day prelude event is being positioned as a curtain-raiser to the main Shillong Literary Festival and aims to celebrate literature, culture, dialogue and creative exchange while showcasing Meghalaya’s growing prominence as a cultural and creative hub.Launched…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the Vietnamese President upon his arrival.Children in traditional costumes, holding the Vietnamese national flag and the Tricolour, also warmly welcomed the visiting leader.President To Lam arrived in Bihar’s Gayaji on Tuesday, where Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended a warm welco…
Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on what the White House described as a “historic, and decisive election victory” in West Bengal, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a breakthrough win. “Just last month on their phone call, President Trump expressed to Prime Minister Modi his admiration and how lucky India is to have him as its leader. The President congratulates Prime Minister Modi on this recent, historic, an…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A fire broke out at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building here on Tuesday afternoon, but was controlled soon in a swift response from firefighting teams. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident, officials said.According to officials, the blaze originated from a box containing solar panels within the premises.Firefighters were alerted to the situation at around 1.05 pm, following which five fire tenders were rushed to the spot.The fire was brought under …
Patna, May 5 (IANS) A Chinese national has been arrested near the Jogbani Integrated Check Post in Araria for allegedly attempting to enter India without valid travel documents, raising fresh concerns over border security.The accused, identified as Zhou Huan (born January 20, 1985), is a resident of Hunan province in China.He was intercepted near the ICP gate while riding a scooter bearing a Nepali registration number.Personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), who were on duty at the time, grew…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary returned to Patna on Monday after concluding his visit to New Delhi, where he held key meetings with senior leaders of the NDA.During his visit, the Chief Minister met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other senior alliance leaders.According to sources, the party high command has given its final approval to the list of ministers, paving the way for a Cabinet expansion in Bihar.The Cabinet expansion is like…
New Delhi/Itanagar, May 3 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday acknowledged the continued support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government of India in strengthening infrastructure development across the state. Inaugurating the newly constructed Arunachal Niwas at Dheerpur in New Delhi, the Chief Minister highlighted that under the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission, the state has received approximately Rs 4,900 crore, which will be utilised to bridg…
Bhopal/Jabalpur, May 3 (IANS) The Jabalpur administration in Madhya Pradesh has confirmed that the search and rescue operation at Bargi Dam has concluded following the recovery of the body of the last missing person.The recovery of Kamaraj’s body on Sunday marked the end of a multi-day search effort following the capsizing of a tourist cruise boat during a severe storm on the evening of April 30.The total number of fatalities has now reached 13, police officials said.The tragedy deepened earlier…