The Embassy of India in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Saudi Yoga Committee and the Ministry of Sports of Saudi Arabia, yesterday organized an International Seminar on Yoga as part of the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations. The seminar was presided over by the Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan.
Ministry of External Affairs today said that India and Bangladesh are committed to deepen and strengthen their special ties. Briefing media in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that both sides have lots of expectations as the relationship is so friendly between the two nations. On the state visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh
In West Bengal, International Yoga Day has been celebrated with earnestness and in harmony. Governor, Dr C V Ananda Bose led a Yoga session at the Raj Bhawan. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Kolkata Port Trust organized a yoga programme at Millenium Park in Kolkata. Chairman Rathindra Raman, Dy Chairman Samrat Rahi and other officials of the
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Delhi this evening on a two-day visit to India on the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. This is the first incoming bilateral State visit after the formation of the new government in India. Sheikh Hasina was also among the international leaders who attended the swearing-in ceremony of
Indian benchmark indices ended lower in the highly volatile session today. At close, the 30-stock index, Sensex was down 269 points or 0.35 percent at 77,210 and the Nifty was down 66 points or 0.28 percent at 23,501. In the broader market at the BSE, the Mid-Cap index down by 0.26 percent while the
Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav today participated in yoga sessions with probationers of the Indian Forest Service and trainees of the Central State Forest Service Academy at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Dehradun. On the occasion, the Union Minister established Matri Van by planting a sapling under the
Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy today launched the 10th round of auction of coal mines for commercial mining in Hyderabad. A total 67 coal mines will be put on block and the move is expected to enhance the domestic coal production and ensure energy security for the country. This is for the
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin today assured that the Government will take strong action against those found guilty in Kallakurichi incident. In a statement in the Assembly today, he said that the Government will act on the report by the One man Commission in two days. The Chief Minister said that the Government would take
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly commenced its inaugural session today, marked by the oath-taking of the newly-elected MLAs in the Assembly Hall at Velagapudi, Amravati. TDP MLA G Butchaiah Chowdary presided as the Pro-tem Speaker. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was the first to take the oath, followed by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Pro tem Speaker
Several parts of the national capital continue to face the water crisis. The affected areas include Sangam Vihar, Mehrauli, Vasant Vihar, Okhla, Vasant Kunj, Chanakyapuri, Narela, Rohini, Uttam Nagar, Janakpuri, Vikas Puri, Moti Nagar, Patel Nagar, Chhatarpur, Karawal Nagar, Mukherjee Nagar, Geeta Colony, Krishna Nagar, and Shahdara. Meanwhile, Delhi Water Minister Atishi has begun her