The update made by the US Department of State in its online fact sheet on America's relations with Taiwan has drawn flak from China, with the latter accusing the Trump administration of serious regression for its position on Taiwan, CNN reported.
The Khelo India Winter Games, set to be held in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, have been postponed due to inadequate snowfall, disappointing athletes and spectators alike. Rauf Tramboo, President of the Winter Games Association of J&K, expressed his dismay over the situation, emphasizin
In a joint operation by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and the Israeli Security Agency (ISA), IAF fighter jets eliminated Muhammad Shaheen, the head of Hamas' Operations Department in Lebanon.
As per an order G. Nageswara Rao, ADGP/Provisioning, Punjab, has been posted as the new Chief Director of the Vigilance Bureau, Punjab, replacing Varinder Kumar. Varinder Kumar has been relieved from the charge of Chief Director and will report to the Director General of Police, Punjab.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs quoted Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung thanked the US State Department for reaffirming support toward Taiwan with "positive, Taiwan-friendly wordings.
Earlier in the day, Indian Railways gave an ex-gratia of rupees 10 lakh to the kin of all the 18 deceased. An amount of rupees 2.5 lakh to grievously injured passengers and a compensation of rupees 1 lakh for passengers with minor injury were distributed to the 15 injured during the day.
He felicitated 24 meritorious students of classes 10th and 12th for 2024-25 for their excellence in Sanskrit education. The first, second, and third place holders were presented with Rs 5100, Rs 4100 and Rs 3100, respectively.
The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) declared a drought emergency in the city on Saturday to manage the water needs of the inhabitants, following the drought alert issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department, which warns of the lowest likelihood of rain in February and March.
In a bid to cut government spending, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, announced the cancellation of a USD 29 million funding intended for "strengthening the political landscape in Bangladesh" on Saturday (local time).