New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Several world leaders on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of him becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India. World leaders from across the globe paid tribute to Prime Minister Modi’s transformative governance, his advocacy for the Global South, and his vision of an inclusive and economically dynamic India.According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a letter addressed to the P…
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Bhopal, June 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is fast emerging as a global example in water conservation, with its ambitious Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan transforming from a government initiative into a mass movement driven by public participation.The campaign, launched by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, is rejuvenating rivers, ponds and traditional water sources while drawing international recognition.The recently concluded “Sadanira Samagam” at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal showcased how water conservation c…
United Nations, June 4 (IANS) In a contentious race to succeed Pakistan for a seat earmarked for the Asia Pacific region on the UN Security Council, Kyrgyzstan has defeated the Philippines after four rounds of voting. To be elected, countries have to get a two-thirds majority. In elections held in the General Assembly on Wednesday, Portugal and Austria defeated the European powerhouse, Germany, for the two Western European seats.With the combination of votes for the two seats, Portugal received …
Harare, June 4 (IANS) Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has thanked United Nations member states for overwhelmingly supporting the country’s bid for a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) non-permanent seat for the 2027-2028 term. “Today, Zimbabwe marks a significant diplomatic milestone as the nation has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council,” Mnangagwa said on Wednesday (Local time).He noted that the resounding victory underscores the effectivene…
Vienna, June 4 (IANS) Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has said that the country will uphold multilateralism as a member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.Austria was elected a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term and will assume its seat on January 1, 2027 and serve until December 31, 2028.”Austria will steadfastly advocate in the UN Security Council for multilateralism based on international law and human rights,” Van der Bellen …
United Nations, June 4 (IANS) Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term.The election marked the first time Kyrgyzstan would serve on the Security Council.The newly elected members will replace the outgoing non-permanent members — Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia — and assume their seats on January 1, 2027, and serve until December 31, 2028.A candidate must obtain t…
Port of Spain, May 27 (IANS) India has supported the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries since decolonisation and the early phase of nation-building in the region. The relationship was further strengthened during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago last year, which marked the 180th anniversary of the arrival of indentured Indian immigrants in 1845, a report has stated. Writing for the Caribbean media outlet ‘Daily Express’, Ralph Maraj, Trinidad and Tobago’s Amb…
New Delhi/Port of Spain, May 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday concluded his visit to Trinidad and Tobago with an interaction with the Indian community, underscoring India’s deep historical and cultural bonds with the Indo-Trinidadian population and reaffirming New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.In a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar said, “Concluded my visit with an interaction with the Indian community. Underlined the special bonds …
Port of Spain, May 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has jointly handed over an agro-processing facility in Trinidad and Tobago along with the Caribbean nation’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.EAM Jaishankar said on Saturday that the commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2025 during his visit is being delivered now.”This project will strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) ecosystem and provide fresh impetus to its farmi…
New Delhi/Port of Spain, May 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar held a series of high-level engagements in Trinidad and Tobago during his official visit, focussing on bilateral cooperation, cultural ties, education initiatives and regional partnerships.Upon arriving in Trinidad and Tobago in the early hours of Saturday, EAM Jaishankar posted on X, “A pleasure to be back in Trinidad and Tobago. Thank FM Sean Sobers for the warm welcome. Look forward to a productive visit ov…