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June 18, 2026

PM Modi specifically voiced safety and security of seafarers at G7 Summit: Misri

Emphasising that India hopes to see a rapid return of peace and stability in West Asia following the signing of an agreement between the US and Iran, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said th...

June 18, 2026

"India was the AI country of focus at VivaTech this year": Foreign Secy Misri on PM Modi's participation in Paris event

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (local time) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the VivaTech event in Paris, where India was the AI country of focus and partner country, using the platform to showcase the country's technological ...

June 18, 2026

India’s tech solutions delivering prosperity at grassroots level: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's technology-driven solutions are creating prosperity at the grassroots level, highlighting how innovations in agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, and digital services are transforming lives across the countr...

June 18, 2026

UAE sees growing yoga movement as communities mark countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026

As the world prepares for International Day of Yoga 2026, the United Arab Emirates is witnessing a growing wave of yoga activities that reflect how the practice has evolved from small community gather...

June 18, 2026

The Lebanese Question After the US-Iran Ceasefire: What Next for Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon?

The United States-Iran memorandum of understanding that ended nearly four months of direct military conflict has the potential to reshape the strategic landscape of West Asia. While initial global attention focused on the immediate implications for Washington ...

June 18, 2026

US-Iran Agreement Takes Effect, Opening New Diplomatic Chapter in West Asia

A landmark memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has come into effect, bringing an immediate halt to nearly four months of direct conflict and opening a 60-day window for negotiations on a comprehensive peace settlement. The 14-point a...

June 18, 2026

UAE sees growing yoga movement as communities mark countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026

As the world prepares for International Day of Yoga 2026, the United Arab Emirates is witnessing a growing wave of yoga activities that reflect how the practice has evolved from small community gather...

June 18, 2026

The Lebanese Question After the US-Iran Ceasefire: What Next for Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon?

The United States-Iran memorandum of understanding that ended nearly four months of direct military conflict has the potential to reshape the strategic landscape of West Asia. While initial global attention focused on the immediate implications for Washington ...

June 18, 2026

US-Iran Agreement Takes Effect, Opening New Diplomatic Chapter in West Asia

A landmark memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has come into effect, bringing an immediate halt to nearly four months of direct conflict and opening a 60-day window for negotiations on a comprehensive peace settlement. The 14-point a...

June 18, 2026

France to get its first traditional Hindu temple built with Indian stones

Members of the Indian diaspora in France on Thursday announced that the country will soon have its first traditional Hindu temple, with its inauguration scheduled for September. Speaking to IANS, mem...

June 18, 2026

'Proud' of Indian diaspora's efforts in bringing India-France ties closer: PM Modi in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Thursday for the final leg of his France visit after concluding a series of engagements at the G7 Summit in Evian, where he received a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora. Expressing appreciation f...

June 17, 2026

India-Monaco ties will continue to scale new heights in years ahead: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Prince Albert II of Monaco and discussed expanding cooperation between India and Monaco in key sectors such as sustainability, the blue economy, innovation, and emerging technologies, while also highlightin...

June 18, 2026

Amit Shah, Sergio Gor discuss strengthening security cooperation between India and US

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday held talks with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing bilateral security cooperation, particularly in the areas of counter-t...

June 18, 2026

US-Iran Agreement Takes Effect, Opening New Diplomatic Chapter in West Asia

A landmark memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has come into effect, bringing an immediate halt to nearly four months of direct conflict and opening a 60-day window for negotiations on a comprehensive peace settlement. The 14-point a...

June 18, 2026

PM Modi mourns demise of renowned Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman, calls him a 'lifelong friend of India'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned American Buddhist scholar and Padma Shri awardee Robert A. F. Thurman. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Robert A. F. Thu...

June 17, 2026

PM Modi highlights India's solar-powered agriculture model as blueprint for food security in Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted India's success in using solar energy to transform agriculture, describing the country's clean-energy-driven farming model as a scalable solution ...

May 27, 2026

Russian scientists develop vaccine for new Ebola strain: Moscow

Russia has announced that its scientists have developed a vaccine against a new strain of the Ebola virus linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Russian Embassy in South Africa, in a post on social media platform X on Tu...

May 22, 2026

International Big Cat Alliance Summit postponed following rescheduling of India-Africa Forum Summit

The first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, originally scheduled to be held in New Delhi on June 1, has been postponed following the rescheduling of the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), the government said on Thursday. The summit was pl...

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