Parliament: Both Houses adjourned sine die

Parliament: Both Houses adjourned sine die

New Delhi: Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on Friday with frequent disruptions, slogans and walk-outs marring the Monsoon session of the Parliament that began on July 20.

by Trans World Features August 11, 2023

Leave Niger as soon as possible: Government issues advisory to Indian citizens

Leave Niger as soon as possible: Government issues advisory to Indian citizens

The Centre on Friday issued an advisory and asked Indian nationals to leave conflict-hit Niger 'as soon as possible'.

by Trans World Features August 11, 2023

Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shot dead at campaign rally

Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shot dead at campaign rally

Ecuador's upcoming presidential election was bloodied by the assassination of a presidential candidate at a campaign rally in the capital city on Wednesday amid an escalation in drug cartel fuelled violence in the South American nation.

by Trans World Features August 10, 2023

Russia shoots down two Ukrainian drones, says Moscow Mayor

Russia shoots down two Ukrainian drones, says Moscow Mayor

Russia on Wednesday said they shot down two Ukrainian drones which were moving towards Moscow, the latest in a surge of drone attacks on the Russian capital.

by Trans World Features August 09, 2023

France: 11 people missing after fire breaks out at holiday cottage in Wintzenheim

France: 11 people missing after fire breaks out at holiday cottage in Wintzenheim

At least 11 people went missing after a fire broke out at a holiday cottage in which they were staying in France, media reports said on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features August 09, 2023

Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja, who is also a Delhi University graduate, becomes Tesla's new Chief Financial Officer

Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja, who is also a Delhi University graduate, becomes Tesla's new Chief Financial Officer

Indian-origin and Delhi University graduate Vaibhav Taneja has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of billionaire Elon Musk's firm Tesla, the world's largest electric vehicle automaker.

by Trans World Features August 08, 2023

S Jaishankar meets former Mongolian President Enkhbayar Nambar, discusses bilateral cooperation

S Jaishankar meets former Mongolian President Enkhbayar Nambar, discusses bilateral cooperation

New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met former Mongolian President Enkhbayar Nambar and said he appreciates his contributions to strengthening the relationship between the two countries.

by Trans World Features August 08, 2023

Ensuring the rights of convicts and prisoners in Uzbekistan

Ensuring the rights of convicts and prisoners in Uzbekistan

Improving legislation and establishing public control are key to protecting the human rights of convicts and prisons, writes Feruza Eshmatova, the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman)

by Trans World Features August 08, 2023

Madhya Pradesh government partners with SaaS-based assessment platform HireMee

Madhya Pradesh government partners with SaaS-based assessment platform HireMee

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh government’s skilling agency Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development & Employment Generation Board (MPSSDEGB) and the Directorate of Employment, Madhya Pradesh have partnered with talent acquisition and talent management startup, HireMee to help identify hidden talent and assist them in employability.

by Trans World Features August 08, 2023

Centre's controversial bill to control Delhi officers clears Parliament, Amit Shah says 'no violation of SC judgment'

Centre's controversial bill to control Delhi officers clears Parliament, Amit Shah says 'no violation of SC judgment'

New Delhi: The controversial Delhi Services Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on Monday despite strong resistance by the Opposition, following an exhaustive and bitter debate that lasted for about 8 hours.

by Trans World Features August 07, 2023

Manipur clashes: Supreme Court constitutes a high-powered committee comprising former HC Judges

Manipur clashes: Supreme Court constitutes a high-powered committee comprising former HC Judges

New Delhi: Supreme Court on Monday constituted a high-powered committee of retired high court judges to monitor the investigations into the ethnic clashes in Manipur.

by Trans World Features August 07, 2023

'Nothing will give India more happiness than...': NSA Ajit Doval on India's stand at global meet on Ukraine War

'Nothing will give India more happiness than...': NSA Ajit Doval on India's stand at global meet on Ukraine War

Riyadh: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday attended a conference held in Saudi Arabia along with counterparts from various nations. The main objective of this conference is to explore avenues for achieving a "peaceful resolution" to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, media reports said.

by Trans World Features August 06, 2023

Manipur: Three, including father and son killed; curfew imposed

Manipur: Three, including father and son killed; curfew imposed

Imphal/UNI: Three people, including a man and his son, were killed on Saturday at Ukha Tampak near Kwakta, Bishnupur district.

by Trans World Features August 05, 2023

On Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mehbooba Mufti, other party leaders under house arrest

On Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Mehbooba Mufti, other party leaders under house arrest

Srinagar/UNI: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said she along with other senior party leaders have been placed under house arrest on the fourth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation.

by Trans World Features August 05, 2023

Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodrguez hopes to see strengthened economic and commercial relationship with India

Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodrguez hopes to see strengthened economic and commercial relationship with India

Executive Vice President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez, who had recently visited India to attend the 9th CII India – LAC Conclave, has said both nations need to increase their economic and commercial bonds, which will help in strengthening the relationship.

by Trans World Features August 05, 2023

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Indian soldiers killed in Kulgam gunfight

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Indian soldiers killed in Kulgam gunfight

Srinagar:  Three Army men were killed in an ongoing operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, Army said.

by Trans World Features August 05, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 covered 2/3rds of distance to the Moon, to enter Lunar Orbit tomorrow: ISRO

Chandrayaan-3 covered 2/3rds of distance to the Moon, to enter Lunar Orbit tomorrow: ISRO

Chennai: Marking yet another milestone in its third Moon mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Friday said the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has covered about two-thirds of the distance to the Earth's satellite.

by Trans World Features August 04, 2023

Actress Chrisann Pereira, who was jailed in UAE, returns home

Actress Chrisann Pereira, who was jailed in UAE, returns home

New Delhi: Bollywood actress Chrisann Pereira, who was jailed in Sharjah over her suspected involvement in a narcotics trafficking case, has returned to India after the UAE authorities dropped all charges against her.

by Trans World Features August 03, 2023

Elon Musks new 'X' logo after rebranding Twitter taken down from San Francisco headquarters after complaints

Elon Musks new 'X' logo after rebranding Twitter taken down from San Francisco headquarters after complaints

Washington: The giant, flashing "X" sign of Elon Musk's rebranded company, formerly known as Twitter, has to be taken down from atop its headquarters building in San Francisco after city officials said the sign was installed without a permit and posed safety threats, media reports said.

by Trans World Features August 01, 2023

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who is 'missing' for weeks, ousted

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who is 'missing' for weeks, ousted

Beijing: China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who has been absent from public view for several months now, was removed from office on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features July 25, 2023

Four dead, several feared trapped after landslide in Maharashtras Raigad

Four dead, several feared trapped after landslide in Maharashtras Raigad

Mumbai/UNI: Four people died and several families feared to be trapped in Khalapur village after the incident of landslide occurred late night at Raigad district in Maharashtra due to heavy rains, source said on Thursday.

by Trans World Features July 20, 2023

Elected President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev takes charge

Elected President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev takes charge

The Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan held a solemn ceremony on Friday for the inauguration of the elected President of the Central Asian country.

by Trans World Features July 14, 2023

Critical motor for ISROs Chandrayaan-3 moonshot by Sona College of Technology researchers

Critical motor for ISROs Chandrayaan-3 moonshot by Sona College of Technology researchers

Bengaluru: As the world’s eyes are glued to the launch of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) indigenous spacecraft to the moon, Chandrayaan-3, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, researchers at Sona College of Technology, Salem will follow the event with bated breath.

by Trans World Features July 14, 2023

PM Modi arrives in Paris, receives ceremonial welcome

PM Modi arrives in Paris, receives ceremonial welcome

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Paris as part of his official two-day visit to France and to attend the Bastille Day celebrations. He will later visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

by Trans World Features July 13, 2023

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrates 66th Freshers Day

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrates 66th Freshers Day

Salem: The Thiagarajar Polytechnic (TPT) College observed their 66th Freshers’ Day here to usher in a fresh batch of 760 young and bright students to its 3-year diploma programs in 12 disciplines.

by Trans World Features July 10, 2023

Uzbekistan hosts early presidential polls on Sunday, CEC to announce preliminary results tomorrow

Uzbekistan hosts early presidential polls on Sunday, CEC to announce preliminary results tomorrow

Early presidential elections were held in Uzbekistan on Sunday with incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expected to sweep the polls and return to power for another term.

by Trans World Features July 10, 2023

Congress means 'loot ki dukan, jhooth ka bazaar': PM Modi in Rajasthan

Congress means 'loot ki dukan, jhooth ka bazaar': PM Modi in Rajasthan

Bikaner: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the Congress as a "loot ki dukan, jhooth ka bazaar" (Congress party is a 'shop of loot' and a 'market of lies')  as he slammed the grand old party during his public address in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

by Trans World Features July 09, 2023

BJP is going to trounce BRS and Congress in Telangana polls: Modi

BJP is going to trounce BRS and Congress in Telangana polls: Modi

Hanumkonda: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exuded confidence that the BJP will trounce the ruling BRS and Congress in the upcoming Assembly election in Telangana.

by Trans World Features July 08, 2023

PM Modi lays foundation stone for several Infra projects in Telangana

PM Modi lays foundation stone for several Infra projects in Telangana

Hanamkonda: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for several infrastructure development projects in Telangana worth around Rs. 6,100 crore.

by Trans World Features July 08, 2023

Indian delegation to participate as observer of Uzbekistans July 9 presidential elections

Indian delegation to participate as observer of Uzbekistans July 9 presidential elections

India is going to be part of Uzbekistan’s July 9 celebration of democracy. A 20-strong delegation from India made up of well-known public figures, senior diplomats, and experts are already in Uzbekistan to take part in the Presidential elections as observers.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES July 08, 2023