Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia next year
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia next year as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on the Russian leader at the Kremlin. Putin told Jaishankar, "We will be glad to see our friend, Mr. Prime Minister Modi in Russia." Jaishankar earlier met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
13 dead after bus catches fire following accident in Madhya Pradesh
At least 13 people have been killed after a passenger bus caught fire following an accident in Madhya Pradesh's Guna on Wednesday night. Seventeen others were injured in the accident, where a private bus collided head-on with a dumper on the Guna-Aaron road. The injured peole have been shifted to nearby hospitals.
Pawar not invited to Ram Temple inauguration, NCP supremo says, “BJP doing politics”
NCP Chief Sharad Pawar says, "I have not been invited to the inauguration of Ram Temple. BJP is doing politics in the name of Ram temple. The ruling party does not have any concrete program to garner people's support, so it seems they are trying to create a different opinion among the people using Ram Mandir."
134 flights delayed in Delhi due to dense fog
Dense fog continues in Delhi: Delhi Airport is facing delays affecting approximately 134 flights, both (domestic and international) arrivals and departures, due to dense fog. Several trains are also delayed due to fog and low visibility in the national capital.
Amit Shah pays homage to Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays homage to Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary. He posts, "Remembering Arun Jaitley Ji on his birth anniversary. An astute lawmaker Jaitley Ji also lent his vast expertise in the field of law to the cause of guarding the rights of the citizens. Through his contributions to our social and political life, Arun Jaitley Ji will always remain in our collective memory."
President Vladimir invites PM Modi to Russia
President Vladimir Putin invites Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia
LIC appoints SS Krishnan as Chief Risk Officer
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Wednesday said it has appointed S Sunder Krishnan as Chief Risk Officer (CRO). He replaces Pratap Chandra Paikray, who has ceased to be CRO, LIC said in a regulatory filing. Krishnan, a chartered accountant, worked in leadership roles at Reliance Nippon Life Insurance for 18 years. He has work experience in leadership roles at DSP Merrill Lynch, ING Vysya, Credit Lyonnais Bank and Bank International Indonesia.
Two ULFA militants nabbed by Assam Police and Assam Rifles in joint operation
The two militants, identified as self-styled sergeants Major Bibek Asom and Mrigen Asom, were apprehended from Phaneng along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, police added. Security and patrolling had intensified in Tinsukia following the grenade blast near an army camp at Dirak in Tinsukia on November 22. The ULFA(I) had claimed responsibility for the blast along with two subsequent grenade explosions near security establishments in Sivasagar and Jorhat. Earlier, police had arrested a person in connection with the Tinsukia blast.
Bengal Cabinet clears proposal to appoint Rajeev Kumar as acting DGP
West Bengal Cabinet cleared a proposal to appoint Rajeev Kumar as acting Director General of Police (DGP). Kumar, currently Principal Secretary in the Information Technology Department, had earlier served as Commissioner of Kolkata Police. A 1989-batch IPS officer, Kumar will be replacing the current DGP, Manoj Malviya, who is scheduled to retire on Thursday.
As strategic partners, discussed the international situation and contemporary issues: EAM S Jaishankar
EAM S Jaishankar posts, "A wide ranging and useful meeting with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia. As strategic partners, discussed the international situation and contemporary issues. Exchanged views on Indo-Pacific, the Ukraine conflict, the Gaza situation, Afghanistan and Central Asia, BRICS, SCO, G20 and the UN. Noted the progress in our economic cooperation, energy trade, connectivity efforts, military-technical cooperation and people to people exchanges. Signed Protocol on Consultations for the period 2024-28. India-Russia relations reflect geopolitical realities, strategic convergence and mutual benefit."
