Commission formed to investigate Manipur violence gets six more months

Delhi, 20 May (H.S.): The commission established to investigate the violence in Manipur has been given an additional six months. Now, the commission can submit its report on the ethnic conflict that arose between the Meitei and Kuki communities by November 20. Previously, the commission was granted a six-month extension in November. According to a…

Kim Jong-un may face war crime investigation at the International Criminal Court

Pyongyang, May 20 (HS) : Former ICC President Song Sang-hyun has asserted that North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un could face war crime investigations at the ICC in The Hague due to his support for Russia’s war against Ukraine. Speaking during an international conference in Seoul, Song emphasized that it is an opportune moment for justice…

Future of healthy world depends on inclusion, integrated vision and collaboration: PM Modi

Future of healthy world depends on inclusion, integrated vision and collaboration: PM Modi

New Delhi, May 20 (HS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 78th World Health Assembly via videoconferencing, conveying warm greetings and emphasizing the theme ‘One World for Health,’ aligned with India’s vision for global health. He recalled his earlier address on ‘One Earth, One Health,’ noting that a healthier world relies on inclusion, collaboration, and…

Drone strikes persist post Trump-Putin call

Kyiv, May 20 (H.S.): After the phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky aimed at halting the war, Ukraine faced immediate drone strikes from Russia. Contrary to Ukraine’s hopes that Russian aggression would ease, the attacks surged right after the conversation. Reports from Ukrainian outlets indicate at least one civilian…

Deadline for electrical equipment quality order extended until March

Deadline for electrical equipment quality order extended until March

New Delhi, May 20 (H.S): The central government has extended the deadline for the mandatory Quality Control Order (QCO) on certain electrical equipment by one year, until March, after consulting with stakeholders. The QCO will apply to most electrical devices, including domestic and commercial ones. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated in a release…

PM Modi to attend Sikkim State Day celebrations on May 29

New Delhi, May 20 (HS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Sikkim State Day celebrations on May 29. This visit is a significant occasion for Sikkim. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang invited the Prime Minister during their meeting in New Delhi and expressed the delight of Sikkim’s people. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed his…

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Meets with Ambassador of Qatar

Islamabad, May 20 (HS): Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Qatari Ambassador Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater in Islamabad, discussing bilateral relations and mutual interests. Naqvi emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to peace and regional stability, touting the success of his recent visit to Qatar. He reported that his talks with Qatar’s Prime Minister, Deputy Prime…

Production cost criteria will aid in more accurate assessments: Ravneet Kaur

Production cost criteria will aid in more accurate assessments: Ravneet Kaur

New Delhi, May 20 (HS): The head of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Ravneet Kaur, stated on Tuesday that the new criteria for production costs will help in making more precise and objective evaluations. It will be much easier to determine the outcomes of its implementation. Ravneet Kaur made this remark during her welcome…

60 Killed in Gaza Due to Intense Israeli Bombing, Humanitarian Aid Blocked Amidst Rampant Violence

Gaza Strip, May 20 (H.S.): At least 60 people were killed in recent Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip conducted from midnight to this morning. Humanitarian aid to the region has been severely hindered due to the ongoing violence, with the Israeli army transforming Gaza into a perilous zone. Leaders from Canada, France, and Britain…