The long-awaited Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in Jammu and Kashmir are now expected to face further delays, with officials indicating that the electoral process is unlikely to take place in 2026. According to officials familiar with the matter, the primary reason behind the delay is the absence of an updated electoral roll. The revised […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Indonesia’s highest civilian award, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, during an official ceremony in Jakarta on Tuesday. The prestigious recognition was presented by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking another significant milestone in the growing relationship between India and Indonesia. The Bintang Adipurna is Indonesia’s highest […]
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying any ship crossing the strategic waterway without authorisation from Iran “will be dealt with.” The statement comes as uncertainty continues over the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes and […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from Southeast Asia in the Russian city of Kazan this week, marking an important diplomatic gathering as international attention remains focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The summit celebrates 35 years of cooperation between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), bringing together representatives from […]
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India has strongly cautioned that efforts to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) could be considered ineffective if changes focus only on expanding non-permanent membership while leaving the existing power structure untouched. Speaking during the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on Security Council reform at the United Nations, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador […]
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