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Iraqi News
2 hours ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraqi PM receives Lebanese president in Baghdad
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, received on Sunday the Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, upon his arrival in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. The two sides are holding official discussions on strategies to enhance Iraqi-Lebanese ties in different areas, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The two leaders are also reviewing the situation in the region, as well as prospects to improve regional and international security and stability. Al-Sudani and Aoun discussed approaches to strengthen Iraq-Lebanon's constructive collaboration, improve economic integration, and promote possibilities for positive interactions between the two countries' public and private sectors. Al-Sudani reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to assisting Lebanon, building its state institutions, and rejecting any attack on its sovereignty or foreign intervention that undermines its independence. The Iraqi prime minister also noted Iraq's continuing support to help Lebanon overcome current obstacles. Aoun expressed appreciation for Iraq's attitudes toward Lebanon, particularly in light of the terrible conditions that the Lebanese people face. The Lebanese president lauded Iraq's role in strengthening Lebanon's ability to face diverse difficulties, its support for Lebanon's stability, and its efforts to broaden cooperation to benefit the people of both countries.
The Print
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
From a PMO ‘rejected' catering bill to a ‘stranded' home minister: Ex-UP DGP shares snippets in book
The top officer retired in January 2020 from the post of Uttar Pradesh director general of police (DGP) after heading the CISF and the NDRF at the Centre. Last year, he came out with his memoir — 'Crime, Grime and Gumption: Case files of an IPS officer'. The 1983-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer has come out with a compilation of his 'mosaic of experiences' gathered during 37 years of his career — 'Through My Eyes: Sketches from A Cop's Notebook'. New Delhi, Jun 1 (PTI) A caterer, who fed a prime minister's entourage in a mofussil town in the early 80s, being denied a Rs 7,000 bill due to mention of chicken in the menu and the administration forgetting to receive a home minister at the railway station on a wintery morning are some of the anecdotes shared in a book written by former Uttar Pradesh DGP O P Singh on his policing experiences. The latest book, in Singh's words, is 'not merely a recounting of events but a mosaic of narratives, each woven with the depth and nuances of storytelling'. 'This book is a collection of such moments — anecdotes from my life, spanning from my childhood to my years in the police service,' he writes in the author's note. Reading the book is like 'flipping through an old photo album', he says. Sharing an incident from the summer of 1985, Singh, then a newly minted IPS officer-under-training in Moradabad district, recounts the day when he along with the city magistrate and DSP went to a restaurant near the railway station for a cup of tea. A man stood before them with 'hands folded in greeting, head slightly bowed, his expression a mix of deference and desperation'. The city magistrate dismissed him 'with a quick flick of his eyes' and said 'not now'. A 'curious' Singh sought to know who he was? 'The man, as it turned out, was a caterer by profession. Years ago, when Chaudhary Charan Singh was Prime Minister, he had been tasked with providing food for the PM's entourage during a visit to this district. 'As part of the grand arrangements made by the district administration, he had diligently prepared and served meals to a host of officials, guests and staff,' Singh writes. He submitted a 'modest' bill of Rs 7,000 after the visit and mentioned 'chicken' among the delicacies served. 'What followed was a textbook case of bureaucratic ping-pong. The bill, innocuous as it seemed, began its long and winding journey through the labyrinth of government officers, file upon file, desk upon desk, the poor carter's bill travelled far and wide, gathering signatures, queries, objections and eventually dust.' 'Years passed and the bill's odyssey finally ended in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) where it awaited the ultimate stamp of approval,' Singh writes. The PMO passed the final order: 'The Prime Minister does not eat chicken. Payment denied.' His money, Singh says, it seemed, had been 'devoured- not by the diners, but by the system'. The city magistrate ended the story saying 'The poor fellow has been chasing that payment ever since.' 'Whenever we see him coming, we know it is chicken bill time,' he said. Singh wonders at the 'absurdity' of this incident saying the caterer's story was 'a masterclass in the peculiar ways of bureaucracy, where logic often took a backseat to red tape'. In 1986, Singh was posted as the Circle Officer (CO) of Mughalsarai in Varanasi district and was doubling up as 'CO VIP' on a particular day. The then Uttar Pradesh home minister Gopi Nath Dixit reached the temple town on a scheduled tour onboard an early morning train but 'surprisingly', Singh found out that there was 'no sign' of the VIP car or the protocol magistrate to welcome and escort the minister. He alone received the minister and drove him in his Gypsy with his (Singh's) gunner climbing into the back. 'This was the home minister of Uttar Pradesh, a cabinet-rank minister- a man of stature and significance- and yet, here we were, with no arrangements in place to honour his position.' 'The chill of the morning air felt heavier now, pressing on my sense of responsibility,' the retired IPS officer recounts. The 'worst' was yet to come, he adds. The VIP suite at the Circuit House, reserved for the minister, was locked and this was 'nothing short of an administrative debacle'. The caretaker was quickly located by a sentry and a traffic constable on duty and the suite was 'hurriedly' opened. Soon after, the minister's PA reached the guest house and dialled some of those who mattered in the district. In no time, the Divisional Commissioner, DIG, District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police descended upon the Circuit House as the assistant 'unleashed a torrent of reprimands'. The book, written in a short story format across 42 chapters, mentions some moving incidents involving Singh's police career including a case of 'honour killing' where a man killed his daughter in 'cold blood' and buried her body in the courtyard and the 'tension' in Kasganj district when a Dalit decided to take this wedding procession through areas dominated by the upper caste. The author also shares a 'softer side' of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a chapter named after him, when he 'offered' him the services of the state helicopter for conducting field visits across the large central Indian state. PTI NES ZMN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
IAEA exposes secret Iranian nuclear uranium enrichment
"Despite countless warnings by the international community, Iran is totally determined to complete its nuclear weapons program," the PMO said. Iran previously carried out secret nuclear activities with material not declared to the UN nuclear watchdog at three locations that have long been under investigation, the watchdog said in a wide-ranging, confidential report to member states seen by Reuters. The International Atomic Energy Agency has concluded that "these three locations, and other possible related locations, were part of an undeclared structured nuclear program carried out by Iran until the early 2000s and that some activities used undeclared nuclear material," the report requested by the IAEA's Board of Governors in November said. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) called the IAEA report on Iran's nuclear program grave and clear, saying it proves Iran is fully committed to developing nuclear weapons. The PMO stressed that Iran is violating the Non-Proliferation Treaty and blocking IAEA inspections. It urged the international community to act now to stop Iran's nuclear progress. "The IAEA has reported a grave and unequivocal report on Iran's nuclear program. The agency presents a stark picture that serves as a clear warning sign. Despite countless warnings by the international community, Iran is totally determined to complete its nuclear weapons program," the PMO began. "The report strongly reinforces what Israel has been saying for years: The purpose of Iran's nuclear program is not peaceful. This is evident from the alarming scope of Iran's uranium enrichment activity. Such a level of enrichment exists only in countries actively pursuing nuclear weapons and has no civilian justification whatsoever." "The report clearly indicates that Iran remains non-compliant with its fundamental commitments and obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and continues to withhold cooperation from IAEA inspectors. The international community must act now to stop Iran," the PMO concluded.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PM launches development projects worth over Rs48,500 crore in state
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, laid foundation stones and dedicated to the nation a series of development projects in Bihar worth over Rs 48,500 crore ahead of addressing a public rally at Bikramganj in Rohtas district. A key highlight of the day was the foundation stone laying for Stage-II of the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project (3x800MW) in Aurangabad district, valued at over Rs 29,930 crore. This project is expected to significantly strengthen energy security in Bihar and eastern India. "It will boost industrial growth, create job opportunities, and provide affordable electricity in the region," a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. In a major step towards improving connectivity, Modi also laid the foundation stones for several road infrastructure projects. These include the four-laning of the Patna-Ara-Sasaram section of NH-119A, the six-laning of the Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata highway (NH-319B), the Ramnagar-Kacchi Dargah stretch (NH-119D) and the construction of a new Ganga bridge between Buxar and Bharauli. "These projects will create seamless high-speed corridors in the state and enhance trade and regional connectivity," the PMO said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Modi also inaugurated the completed four-laning of the Patna-Gaya-Dobhi section of NH-22, valued at around Rs 5,520 crore, along with improvements to the elevated highway and at-grade roadways in Gopalganj Town on NH-27. Among other developments, the PM inaugurated 192-bed dormitories for students, as well as staff quarters, at Navodaya Vidyalaya in Jehanabad, reaffirming his government's focus on improving educational infrastructure. Continuing his emphasis on railway development, Modi dedicated to the nation the third rail line between Son Nagar and Mohammad Ganj, a project worth over Rs 1,330 crore. He also inaugurated a newly implemented automatic signalling system between Sasaram and Anugrah Narayan Road stations and laid the foundation stones for five terminal platforms at Harding Park in Patna. On Thursday evening, ahead of his Rohtas visit, Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Patna's Jayprakash Narayan International Airport, constructed at a cost of Rs 1,200 crore. He also laid the foundation stone for a new civil enclave at Bihta Airport, to be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,410 crore.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
PM interacts with cricket sensation Suryavanshi at airport, praises him
Patna: Bihar's rising cricket sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, added another memorable moment to his burgeoning career on Friday when he met during the latter's two-day visit to the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The meeting took place at the renovated Patna airport where Vaibhav was accompanied by his family. The PM interacted warmly with the young cricketer, blessing him and praising his remarkable talent. "He is being recognised and applauded across the nation," the PM said. Posting about the meeting on X, the PM wrote, "At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours." Speaking to TOI, Neeraj Singh, senior GM (admin) of the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA), credited BCA president Rakesh Tiwari for arranging the meeting. "In fact, when Vaibhav scored a 35-ball century in the IPL, the PMO had described him as an 'extraordinary' player in a post on X. When the PM's visit to Bihar was finalised, our president received a message from the PMO that the PM would like to meet Vaibhav. He then contacted the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for permission. Once approved, we brought Vaibhav to the airport this morning," he said. BCA president Rakesh Tiwari added, "It was not just a personal milestone for Vaibhav but also a proof of the fact that there is no dearth of talent in Bihar cricket – what is needed are the right platforms, opportunities, and positive guidance." Vaibhav has been a standout performer this season, representing Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He scored 252 runs in seven matches at a striking rate of 206.56. Last year, he became the youngest player ever bought at an IPL auction, acquired for Rs 1.1 crore. His stellar performances continued in domestic and international cricket. He scored 71 off 42 balls on debut against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, becoming the youngest Indian to record a List-A fifty. Internationally, he set a new benchmark for Indian youth cricket, smashing a 58-ball century in a Test match against Australia in Chennai, the fastest youth Test hundred by an Indian. Vaibhav also played a crucial role in India's campaign at the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, contributing two vital half-centuries and helping the team reach the final. He has been selected to represent India in the upcoming U-19 tour of England.
