Tokyo, March 16 (UNI) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday that Japan has not taken any decision to dispatch naval vessels to escort ships in the Middle East amid rising tensions in the region. Speaking in parliament, Takaichi said the government was still examining what steps could be taken within Japan’s legal framework…
New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) Senior Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien on Monday said the governance record of the West Bengal government is among the key reasons why Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is headed for a “resounding victory” and a fourth consecutive term in office. In the latest installment of his social media video series…
Patna, March 16 (UNI) The polling for five seats in the biennial Rajya Sabha elections began at 9 am on Monday in Bihar, with all 243 members of the Bihar Assembly eligible to vote. Six candidates are in the fray for the five seats. Among the prominent contestants are Chief Minister Nitish Kumar representing Janata…
Kolhapur, March 16 (UNI) About 35 devotees fell ill after allegedly consuming a cold drink at Aadmapur pilgrimage site in Bhudargad tehsil of Maharashtra’s Kolhapur district during the Sri Sant Balu Mama Bhandara Utsav late Sunday night. According to police, some people were distributing cold drinks to devotees on the occasion of the utsav. Soon…
Washington, March 16 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the USA is talking with seven nations on helping secure the Strait of Hormuz, urging countries dependent on Gulf oil to assist in protecting shipping in the narrow but strategic sea corridor. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said several governments…
Dubai, March 16 (UNI) Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended on Monday after a drone attack sparked a fire near the airport, prompting authorities to halt operations as a precautionary safety measure. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced the suspension, saying the step was taken to ensure the safety of passengers and airport…
Bhubaneswar, March 16 (UNI) In a tragic incident, ten patients lost their lives after a fire broke out in the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on Monday. Thirteen other patients are currently undergoing treatment in the ICU. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accompanied by Health and Family Welfare Minister…
Los Angeles, (UNI) Actress Jordana Brewster has joined the cast of the upcoming thriller drama “Bishop”. She will appear alongside Joel Kinnaman, John Malkovich and Jennifer Jason Leigh, reports DEADLINE. The series, created by Little Marvin and Tony Saltzman, is being produced by Vertigo Entertainment in association with Amazon MGM Studios, In “Bishop”, homicide detective…
Jaipur, (UNI) The Rajasthan Police have initiated investigation in the alleged links – following arrests of 3 terrorists in Ambala – being emerged with Hanumangarh and Ajmer cities of this state. According to reports from sources at different places, the IED recovered by the Ambala Police from the terrorists, were brought from Amritsar to Hanumangarh…
Kolkata, (UNI) Hours after the declaration of the West Bengal Assembly Election schedule, the Election Commission of India on Sunday night removed the Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty and Home Secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena. A late night communique from the ECI to the state government said Dushyant Nariwal, a 1993 batch IAS officer, has been posted…
