Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president whose helicopter suffered a ‘hard landing’ in foggy weather?

Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president whose helicopter suffered a ‘hard landing’ in foggy weather?

DUBAI: United Arab Emirates – Iran‘s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi has long been seen as a protege to Iran’s supreme leader and a potential successor for his position within the country’s Shiite theocracy. News of his helicopter making what state media described as a “hard landing” on Sunday immediately brought new attention to the leader, … Read more

New Lankan PM inducts 4 ministers into Cabinet; Peiris retained as foreign minister

New Lankan PM inducts 4 ministers into Cabinet; Peiris retained as foreign minister

Ranil Wickremesinghe inducted four ministers into his Cabinet on Saturday, including G L Peiris as the Foreign Minister, as the country’s new Prime Minister sought to complete the government formation to focus on efforts to rebuild the economy. Dinesh Gunawardena has been sworn in as the Minister of Public administration, Peiris as the Foreign Minister, … Read more

Don’t place blocks & holds without any reason on requests to designate terrorists: India at UNSC

Don’t place blocks & holds without any reason on requests to designate terrorists: India at UNSC

In a swipe at China, India told the UN Security Council on Thursday that countries should not place “blocks and holds” without any reason on requests to designate terrorists, warning that any double standards and distinctions between terrorists would be made only at “our own peril”. “The international community holds a collective view that terrorism … Read more

Amidst protests, India launches digital facility for foreign investors to connect with farmers

Amidst protests, India launches digital facility for foreign investors to connect with farmers

New Delhi: In the midst of farmer agitation India on Wednesday launched a digital interface for foreign investors and players to connect with farmers directly. MEA’s first ever economic diplomacy portal that was launched by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will boost incomes of the farming community as it will enable them to connect with the … Read more

Indian Foreign Secretary likely to visit Dhaka on Tuesday with message for PM Hasina

Indian Foreign Secretary likely to visit Dhaka on Tuesday with message for PM Hasina

NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will visit Dhaka on Tuesday on what will be his maiden trip abroad since outbreak of Covid signalling significance of ties with Bangladesh. The last few months have witnessed slew of connectivity initiatives being launched with Bangladesh to strengthen sub-regional cooperation and Indo-Pacific construct. Shringla, a former High … Read more