India has cautioned against the UN giving religion-based organisations a role in international security matters and warned that it could be “counterproductive”. Prakash Gupta, a counsellor at India’s UN mission, said on Monday the UN Charter’s provisions on the role of regional organisations in international peace and security issues clearly refers to “organisations formed on […]
The location of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim was not known to the government and extradition proceedings against him will start once he is traced, parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha that Dawood was an accused in the 1993 […]
The Ford Foundation had funded some NGOs which are not registered under the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, as well as the Sabrang Trust which is linked to activist Teesta Setalvad, parliament was told on Tuesday. “There are inputs from security agencies that some amounts have been credited from Ford Foundation […]
Fourteen Indian soldiers, who were stranded on board an oil tanker off the coast of Bahrain since December last year have finally left for home, media reports said on Tuesday. They were among the 16-member crew of Mongolian vessel MT Surya Kuber, which was banned from leaving the country because its Singapore-based owner 7Seas Ship […]
A Bihar-based geologist has claimed that he and his team of scientists could have predicted the killer earthquake which hit Nepal on April 25 if they had been provided with the latest equipment. The quake resulted in a loss of more than 7,000 lives, with over 14,000 injured. “We could have predicted the earthquake in […]
Ran Bahadur Gurung is scouring for his belongings in the rubble which once used to be his house at this remote but picturesque village of Gurkha in Nepal, the epicentre of the devastating earthquake in Himalayan nation. While rummaging through the ruins, he stumbles across a mangled aluminum container. He flings it, mumbling something in […]
The State Government will donate $100,000 towards the Red Cross’ appeal for victims of the earthquake that struck Nepal late last month. Premier Colin Barnett said the impact of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on April 25 and its series of aftershocks had been felt around the world. “With thousands killed and […]
Western Australia’s food and beverage products could have a dedicated aisle in a chain of Hong Kong supermarkets after successful talks on the initiative. Returning from a trade visit to Hong Kong and Japan to strengthen ties, Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston said he met with Hong Kong chain 759 Store, which sold […]
NSW Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins have officially recognised the courage and commitment of firefighters and members of the public who risked their lives to help others during major emergencies in NSW and overseas. Australian Humanitarian Overseas Service Medals have been presented to 68 FRNSW […]
precincts are the bustling social and economic hubs of our diversity. The Budget provides $11 million over four years to maintain or build community infrastructure and to enhance cultural precincts including establishing Victoria’s first Indian precinct. Addressing family violence has been a key priority for the Andrews Labor Government. A commitment of $2 million over […]