UN imposes sanctions on terror group ISIS Khorasan
The UN has imposed sanctions on terror group ISIS-Khorasan, ISIS-K, for its links with Al-Qaeda and involvement in several attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is now subject to the…
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Southwest Monsoon to hit Kerala on 6th June
The India Meteorological Department, IMD, has forecast that Southwest Monsoon will hit Kerala on 6th June, five days after its normal onset date. This marks the start of a rainy season…
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to begin from 8th of next month
The annual Kailash Manasarovar Yatra will be held from 8th June to 8th of September. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said the External Affairs Ministry's consistent effort has been…
US does not seek war with Iran, says Mike Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the United States does not seek a war with Iran.
Mr.Pompeo's comments came during his first official visit to Russia. He said the US would…
India’s GS Lakshmi first woman on ICC international panel of match referees
India's G.S. Lakshmi has become the first woman to be appointed to ICC's international panel of match referees and will be eligible to officiate in international games with immediate…
Odisha: 11-member central team assessing damage caused by cyclone Fani to completes…
In Odisha, the 11-member Central team which conducted on-the-spot assessment of the situation and the damage caused to both life and infrastructure by cyclone Fani completed its visit…
WB Govt orders high-level enquiry over the violence during BJP chief’s roadshow
The West Bengal Government has ordered a high-level enquiry over the violence during a road show of BJP President Mr Amit Shah in Kolkata yesterday. Our Kolkata Correspondent reports that…
Madhya Pradesh: Women to handle entire work of counting votes in Harda district
In Madhya Pradesh, women will handle the entire work of counting votes in Harda district of the state. Our correspondent reports that the initiative is probably the first of its…
India to co-chair Consultative Group (CG) of Global Facility for Disaster Reduction…
India has been unanimously chosen as co-chair of the Consultative Group (CG) of Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) for the fiscal year 2020.
The decision…
NGT directs 18 states, 2 UTs to submit action plan on utilization of treated…
The National Green Tribunal today directed 18 states and two Union Territories to submit an action plan to ensure utilization of treated waste to reduce pressure on the groundwater…