Afghanistan said Atmar talked about the escalation of violence in the country with Mr Jaishankar (File). Kabul: Afghanistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar said he called his Indian counterpart Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday to “discuss convening an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Afghanistan”. Taking to Twitter, Atmar said that United Nations … Read more
A few days after a violent clash between police forces of two North-eastern neighbours, Assam’s Cachar district administration on Tuesday declared the Sonai revenue circle’s border area with Mizoram a no-flying zone for drones. According to an order issued by District Magistrate Keerthi Jalli, it was issued “in view of security threats posed due to … Read more
India vs Belgium Hockey, Tokyo Olympics 2020, Semi-Final: Harmanpreet, Mandeep Makes it 2-1 Indian men’s hockey team took the lead after going down early against Belgium. Harmanpreet converted a penalty corner and Mandeep scored from open play as they look to bring glory back to the sport in the country as they play in the … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a UN Security Council debate on maritime security on August 9, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday. This will be the first time that an Indian prime minister will preside over the debate, one of the signature events being organised by India during its presidency of the … Read more
As many as 5,000 police personnel, including commandos, would be deployed and a five-tier security cover put in place for President Ram Nath Kovind, who is set to preside over a commemorative event here to mark the centenary of the state legislature on Monday, police said. The Assembly hall and the state secretariat, both in … Read more
The woman was kidnapped and raped by expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in 2017 when she was a minor. District and Sessions judge has directed the investigating officer of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit an impact assessment report in this regard with the assistance of the local police. PTI New Delhi … Read more
India on Sunday assumed the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of August. It has several important items on its agenda for the UN functioning under this period, especially focusing on areas of core interests. “During our Presidency in August, India is organising three high-level signature meetings, focusing on our … Read more
India will take over the Presidency of the UN Security Council on August 1 and is set to host signature events in three major areas of maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism during the month. It is a singular honour for us to be presiding over the Security Council the same month when we are celebrating … Read more
Image Source : AP Member state flags fly outside the United Nations headquarters India will take over the Presidency of the UN Security Council on August 1 and is set to host signature events in three major areas of maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism during the month. “It is a singular honour for us to … Read more
A pro-democracy protester was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison in the closely watched first prosecution under Hong Kong’s national security law as the ruling Communist Party tightens control over the territory. Tong Ying-kit, 24, was convicted of inciting secession and terrorism for driving his motorcycle into a group of police officers at a … Read more