Did not expect important portfolio like Home: Karnataka's new Home Minister Araga Jnanendra
Bengaluru: Newly appointed Home Minister of Karnataka Araga Jnanendra on Saturday said he had not expected to get an important portfolio like Home as a minister in the CM Basavaraj Bommai’s newly formed cabinet of ministers.
Speaking to reporters in Shettykoppa in the district, he said no portfolio is big or small and it depends on the minister and his dedication with which he fulfills his duty.
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“I did not anticipate of bait for any particular ministry or portfolio. Whichever portfolio they would give, I would’ve done my best to fulfill my duties. But I did not expect to get the as important a portfolio as Home” he said.
He further added that the CM Bommai and Yediyurappa and leaped faith in him and that he would be committed to his duties and not disappoint them.
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India describes attack on Fujairah 'unacceptable'
New Delhi (PTI): India on Tuesday described the wounding of three Indians in an attack on the United Arab Emirates' port city of Fujairah as "unacceptable" and pressed for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting innocent civilians.
New Delhi's reaction came a day after the Indians were injured after a drone attack caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike.
"The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians," the spokesperson said.
Jaiswal said India continued to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation so that peace and stability could be restored across West Asia.
"We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues," he said.
The attack on Fujairah city came as the ceasefire between the US and Iran came under strain in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas pass, remains a major sticking point in the talks. Shipping through the narrow Gulf waterway has been severely disrupted by the conflict, triggering a sharp increase in oil prices and energy shortages in several countries.
The UAE's defence ministry on Monday said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran.
The ministry affirmed that it "remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country."
