New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said there is a growing expectation among emerging markets and developing countries that BRICS will play a “constructive and stabilising role” amid global uncertainty, conflicts and economic challenges.He made the remarks while delivering his opening address at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi under India’s 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping.Foreign minis…
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Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Organiser Satadru Dutta has launched a scathing attack on the then West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas and the handling of security during Lionel Messi’s controversial Kolkata appearance, alleging protocol violations, political interference, and a one-sided investigation into the chaos that followed the event.Nearly six months after the incident, Dutta claimed the event had a tightly-controlled “show flow” approved by police and security authorities, but alleged…
Washington, May 9 (IANS) India is pushing for the “democratisation of AI” while expanding technology cooperation with the United States, Ambassador Vinay Kwatra said at the US-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum.Speaking at an event here, Kwatra said the recent AI summit in India brought together global leaders, scientists and industry to shape a shared vision.“One of the driving thrust…was eventually the democratisation of AI,” he said.He explained the idea as wider access to AI ou…
Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) As preparations for the new Chief Minister’s oath-taking ceremony are underway, the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata has been put under a massive security blanket, with the ground divided into 30 sections.The oath-taking ceremony on Saturday will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a host of BJP’s central leaders and Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states.The Lalbazar (Kolkata Police headquarters) held a meeting on Wednesday. According t…
Chandigarh, May 6 (IANS) The Opposition in Punjab on Wednesday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government as two back-to-back blasts rocked the state within three hours, first in Jalandhar and then Amritsar, alleging a collapse of law and order. However, no casualty has been reported. Sources said a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is heading to Jalandhar and Amritsar to gather more information about the incident and assist the police in the investigation.Shiromani Akali Dal (…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the attack on the UAE’s Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals and termed the targeting of civilians and infrastructure “unacceptable.” PM Modi expressed India’s solidarity with the UAE and reiterated support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy.”Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infr…
Sanaa, May 5 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) has called for accountability and stronger protection for civil society workers and public officials following the abduction and killing of a government official in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden.In a statement posted on Monday on the social media platform X, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg strongly condemned the incident.”I strongly condemn the abduction and assassination of Wissam Qaed in Aden. His legacy must carry on,” Grundberg said,…
Jaipur, May 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday credited the West Bengal mandate to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the organisational strategy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while also acknowledging the efforts of party workers. He said the verdict carries national significance, reflecting the people’s desire for change and stability in a strategically important region.“The outcome reflects a strong public mandate in favou…
Tehran, May 3 (IANS) Iran has outlined a new diplomatic proposal aimed at ending its ongoing confrontation with the United States and Israel, as senior officials briefed foreign envoys in Tehran on Saturday, signalling a renewed push for negotiations while maintaining a firm security posture. Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi met ambassadors and representatives from several countries to explain Tehran’s latest initiative. According to Iranian o…
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay, on Saturday urged the state election machinery to strengthen security arrangements at counting centres across Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly election results on May 4.A delegation led by TVK General Secretary (Election Campaign Management) Aadhav Arjuna met Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik at the Secretariat and submitted a detailed representation highlighting concerns over law and order d…