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November 21, 2024
J-K: NIA raids 8 locations in terror infiltration case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday launched a series of raids at eight locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a case of terrorist infiltration. The raids were conducte...
November 21, 2024
PM Modi dedicates Dominica’s top National Award to 140 crore Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the "Dominica Award of Honour", the highest national award of the Commonwealth of Dominica, in recognition of his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening ties between India and...
November 21, 2024
‘Smear campaign’: India rejects Canadian media report on Nijjar killing
India has refuted reports in Canadian media regarding the killing of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of the alleged plot of assassinate Nijjar," the Ministry of External Affairs (...
November 20, 2024
Suicide attack on Pakistan army outpost kills 12 soldiers in northwest
A suicide attack by Islamist militants on an outpost killed 12 soldiers in northwest Pakistan, the country's military said on Wednesday. Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the perimete...
November 20, 2024
Discussion among South Asian intellectuals deliberates Japan as a helping aid without rigorous conditions in South Asia
In a discussion organized by the Center for Diplomacy and Development, Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, New Delhi, Nepali intellectuals and guests from India and Bangladesh deliberated on the growing emphasis on a Free and Open Indo-Pacif...
November 20, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to meet Chinese counterpart in Laos on Wednesday
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart, General Li Shangfu, on Wednesday in Vientiane, Laos. The two will meet on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus). This will be their first meeting after the dise...
November 17, 2024
Carbon Capture Technologies in West asia
As COP29 unfolds in Baku, Azerbaijan, the global spotlight is firmly on nations’ efforts to tackle the escalating climate crisis. Following the successful COP28 summit in Dubai, West Asia has emerge...
November 17, 2024
UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29
The UAE has unveiled an ambitious initiative to establish the “Global Energy Efficiency Alliance” during COP29, hosted in Azerbaijan. This move aims to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030 and contribute to significant emission reductions. The ini...
November 10, 2024
Dubai Secures Top Spot in Middle East and Climbs to Fifth Globally in ‘2024 Global City Index’
Dubai is the highest-ranked city in the Middle East and Africa on the ‘2024 Global City Index’ by Brand Finance, leading the region for the second consecutive year. Globally, Dubai also rose to fifth place, surpassing global powerhouses like Singapore, L...
November 19, 2024
Putin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrine
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the United States on Tuesday, lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike just days after the administration of Joe Biden reportedly allowed Ukrain...
November 7, 2024
Indian Navy delegation strengthens strategic ties at EURONAVAL 2024 in Paris visit
A high-level delegation from the Indian Navy attended EURONAVAL 2024 in Paris from November 4 to 7, with the visit highlighting India’s growing role in the global maritime defense arena. The world’s largest naval defense trade show, EURONAVAL 2024, feature...
November 1, 2024
Spain grapples with devastating floods as death toll surpasses 150
A devastating storm that hit Spain, has resulted in a mounting death toll of more than 150, according to a report by CNN. Spain's deadly storm has claimed 155 lives, with Valencia experiencing its heaviest rainfall in 28 years. Residents were trapped in baseme...
November 19, 2024
PM Modi has farewell meeting with Biden capping four years of cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a farewell meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit with US President Joe Biden, who is completing his term in January, capping four years of cooperation. “Always...
November 18, 2024
Trump’s cabinet: who’s been picked, who’s in the running?
President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory. Here are the early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelligence, hea...
November 17, 2024
Australia, Japan, US reaffirm commitment to support India’s maritime surveillance in Indo-Pacific
Australia, Japan, and the United States on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to support India’s maritime surveillance efforts in the Indo-Pacific region while recognising the importance of closer collaboration in the field. Australian Deputy Prime Minister...
November 18, 2024
Nigeria’s national award to PM Modi recognition of his leadership in strengthening links with Global South: Jaishankar
Nigeria has conferred its prestigious national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognizing his leadership in fostering partnerships with the Glob...
October 17, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu receives ceremonial welcome in Malawi on historic Africa tour
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Malawi on Thursday, marking the second leg of her landmark three-nation tour of Africa. She was greeted with a ceremonial welcome by Malawi’s Vice President Dr. Michael Usi, underscoring the significance of the first-ever ...
October 16, 2024
Fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria, killing at least 94 people
A fuel tanker crashed and exploded in Jigawa state in northern Nigeria late on Tuesday after the driver lost control of the vehicle, leaving at least 94 people dead and wounding 50 others, a police spokesperson said on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Maji...
