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June 19, 2026

Devbhoomi’s litchis are Italy’s favourite, says Piyush Goyal as first consignment heads to Europe

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed the inaugural export of Uttarakhand’s famous litchis to Italy and said that this will open new gateways for the entry of Indi...

June 19, 2026

Modi Govt has ensured equitable distribution of welfare benefits: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday that the defining feature of the last 12 years of the Modi Government has been the equitable distribution of welfare benefits to every deserving citizen without discrimination based ...

June 19, 2026

PM Modi Disburses ₹2,400 Crore Under PM-VBRY, Highlights Youth Employment and Social Security Gains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday disbursed incentives worth around ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), an employment-linked incentive scheme aimed at supporting first-time employees, encouraging job creation and...

June 19, 2026

Dubai to Mark International Day of Yoga with Community Wellness Event

Dubai is set to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 with a large community event organised by the Consulate General of India in Dubai in collaboration with Dubai Police's Positive ...

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 gatherings into a nationwide wellness movement across all emirates...

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 19, 2026

Dubai to Mark International Day of Yoga with Community Wellness Event

Dubai is set to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 with a large community event organised by the Consulate General of India in Dubai in collaboration with Dubai Police's Positive ...

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 gatherings into a nationwide wellness movement across all emirates...

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

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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UAE Announces Final 30-Day Grace Period for Overstay Fine Exemption Beneficiaries

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IITM, ARIES sign MoU to establish long-term climate monitoring station in Himalayan region

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Devbhoomi’s litchis are Italy’s favourite, says Piyush Goyal ...

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Dubai is set to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 2...

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UN Headquarters hosts 12th International Day of Yoga celebrat...

The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations organised the 12t...

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