India has requested evidence from the US authorities under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in connection with an attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco in July this year, sources informed.
The move comes in the wake of their recent successes, including Praggnandhaa's runner-up finish in the World Cup and the double delight at the World Grand Swiss, where Vidit and Vaishali clinched both the Open and Women titles, respectively.
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday directed that the state government shall be primarily responsible for paying compensation to victims of dog bites, adding that the minimum financial assistance would be Rs 10,000 per tooth mark.
Amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said on Monday that he will visit multiple Middle Eastern countries to discuss humanitarian access and assistance in the war-torn region.
After taking stock of the situation of the under-construction tunnel accident in Uttarkashi, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that PM Modi has taken information about the entire incident yesterday and has assured of all possible assistance.
"We have asked for strict observance of international humanitarian law, de-escalation of the situation, and also condemned the civilian casualties," said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra while addressing a briefing following the 2+2 Ministerial meeting.
Under this strategic convergence, SHGs and SHG members with a minimum of one year experience in micro food processing activities in Assam are now eligible to apply for seed capital assistance at Rs 40,000 per SHG member, up to a maximum limit.
The India-US 2+2 Dialogue holds "great significance" against the backdrop of a "volatile" global scenario, said Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane, while emphasising the critical role of the meeting in exploring avenues for "upholding international law" and providing "humanitarian assist
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) head Roza Otunbayeva has criticised the violation of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, TOLO News reported.
Biren Singh also handed over the financial assistance for the construction of permanent houses to some selected beneficiaries from Imphal East, Kakching, and Bishnupur districts under the scheme.
On Monday, World Food Programme Director Hsiao-Wei Lee appealed for aid for the earthquake-affected residents of Herat. He posted a heartfelt message on X and called for assistance for those affected by the earthquake.