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03 Aug

Mexican president says US stance on Venezuela elections ‘reckless’

Mexico City, Aug 3 (IANS) Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that the recent US position on Venezuela's elections was "reckless" and renewed his call for the international community to avoid interventionism. In his daily press conference, the Mexican president said that statements like the one made by the United States on Thursday do not help resolve electoral disputes in Venezuela, Xinhua news agency reported. "It is reckless," Lopez Obrador said when asked by a journalist whether the statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken could worsen the situation in the South American country. On Thursday, Blinken claimed…

26 Jul

Their service, sacrifice will continue to inspire: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the 1999 Kargil war and said their service and sacrifice will continue to inspire every Indian and the coming generations. In a post on X, the Union Minister said, "Today, on 25th anniversary of #KargilVijayDiwas, we remember the indomitable spirit and courage of the brave soldiers who fought valiantly in 1999 war. Their unwavering commitment, valour and patriotism ensured that our country remained safe and secure. Their service and sacrifice will continue to inspire every Indian and…

22 Jul

Kamala Harris stands to make history again as Biden drops out, endorses her

Washington, July 22 (IANS) US Vice-President Kamala Harris stands once again on the edge of history in a political career replete with milestones. President Joe Biden’s exit from the White House race and endorsement of Kamala Harris make her the top contender for his mantle as the Democratic party’s nominee for President, which will make her the first African American woman, the first Asian American, and the first Indian American to claim and win, if she does, a major political party’s nomination for President, the highest political office in America. Harris has already won the endorsements of President Biden, former…

15 Jul

Oli thanks PM Modi, vows to take India-Nepal ties to new heights

Kathmandu, July 15 (IANS) Thanking Prime Minster Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message, Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli on Monday vowed to elevate the "historic ties" between two neighbouring countries to new heights. "Thank you, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for your warm congratulations. I am committed to working closely with you to strengthen Nepal-India relations for our mutual benefit. Together, we can elevate our historic ties to new heights," Oli said in a post on X. Earlier in the day, Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel administered the oath of office to 72-year-old Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal (Unified…

08 Jul

Three Mongolian parties sign MoU to form coalition govt (Lead)

Ulan Bator, July 8 (IANS) The ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP), the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), and the Hun Party, meaning "Person" in Mongolian, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to form a coalition government, following regular parliamentary elections held on June 28. In the ninth parliamentary elections, the MPP secured a narrow margin of victory, winning 68 of the 126 seats, while the DP obtained 42 seats. The Hun Party secured eight seats, with the Civil Will-Green Party and the National Coalition each securing four seats, reported Xinhua news agency. The decision to form a coalition…

06 Jul

Masoud Pezeshkian elected Iran’s president (lead)

Tehran, July 6 (IANS) Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's former Health Minister, won the country's 14th presidential election, Iran's election headquarters Spokesperson Mohsen Eslami said on Saturday Eslami announced this while disclosing the results of the presidential runoff held on Friday between reformist Pezeshkian and principlist Saeed Jalili, Iran's former chief negotiator in the nuclear talks with world powers. Masoud Pezeshkian, 69, is a cardiac surgeon and a lawmaker in the country's Parliament. He was the Parliament's first Deputy Speaker from 2016 to 2020 and Health Minister between 2001 and 2005 in the government of former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami. He ran…

05 Jul

PM Modi congratulates Starmer after Labour Party’s triumph in UK polls

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer after the Labour Party secured a resounding win in the UK general election under his leadership. "Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Keir Starmer on the remarkable victory in the UK general elections. I look forward to our positive and constructive collaboration to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in all areas, fostering mutual growth and prosperity," PM Modi said in his message posted on X. The 61-year-old leader is set to become Britain's 58th Prime Minister as the Labour Party returns to power after…

05 Jul

Sunak resigns as UK PM, will step down as Conservative leader soon

London, July 5 (IANS) Rishi Sunak, who resigned as the UK Prime Minister on Friday, has confirmed that following the General Election result, he will also be stepping down as the Conservative leader once the formal arrangements for choosing his successor are in place."I have given this job my all, but you have sent a clear signal that the government of the United Kingdom must change. And, yours is the only judgment that matters," said Sunak in a short speech delivered in front of the PM's office in Downing Street. "I have heard your anger, your disappointment and I take…

03 Jul

Pre-poll survey predicts resounding win for Labour Party in UK elections

London, July 3 (IANS) UK's Labour Party is set to win the 2024 general election on Thursday grabbing 484 out of a total 650 seats in the Parliament, a pre-poll company Survation projected. According to the survey, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is projected to win a historic mandate against UK Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak. The Conservatives, which have been in power for past for last 14 years, are projected to win 64 seats while the Democrats are likely to bag 61 seats. In 1997, the Labour Party, under Tony Blair's leadership, had won 418 seats.…

01 Jul

Official results confirm Mongolia’s ruling party secures parliamentary majority

Ulaanbaatar, July 1(IANS) The ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP) secured a narrow majority in regular parliamentary elections, as confirmed by the official results from the General Election Commission (GEC). "The results from the hand-counted ballots matched those from the voting machines. Therefore, the GEC has approved a resolution confirming 126 candidates who have been declared winners as members of parliament," the GEC said in a statement, reported Xinhua news agency. A total of 1,341 candidates from 19 political parties and two coalitions, along with 42 independents, competed in the elections for the State Great Khural, the country's parliament. The MPP…