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January 28, 2025 4:35 PM

Congo rebels face some resistance in Goma, more peacekeepers killed

Gunfire rippled across east Congo's largest city Goma where Rwandan-backed M23 rebels still faced pockets of resistance from army and pro-government militias on Tuesday, while another four South African peacekeepers were killed. Many dead bodies lay...

January 28, 2025 3:29 PM

Bangladesh train services hit as staff strike over benefits

Train services in Bangladesh came to a standstill on Tuesday as railway staff, demanding benefits for extra work, went on a nationwide indefinite strike that hit hundreds of thousands of people. A long-standing dispute over overtime pay and pension ...

January 28, 2025 3:00 PM

EAM emphasizes strengthening India-Middle East ties at Raisina Dialogue in Abu Dhabi

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session of the Raisina Dialogue in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the growing importance of India-Middle East relations. He stressed the remarkable expansion in engag...

January 28, 2025 4:43 PM

Google Maps to rename ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’ for US users

Google Maps will change the name of "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" once it is officially updated in the U.S. Geographic Names System, Google said in an X post on Monday. The change will be visible in the U.S., but the name will remain "Gulf o...

January 28, 2025 10:38 AM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed declares 2025 as ‘Year of Community’

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday announced 2025 as the Year of Community, launching a national initiative aimed at fostering unity and inclusion across society. Under the slogan “Hand in Hand,” the campaign reflects the ...

January 28, 2025 10:17 AM

India-UAE partnership to grow stronger in a shifting global order: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted the evolving global order and its implications during the 75th Republic Day celebrations hosted by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. He underscored the deepening India-UAE partnership, describing...

January 28, 2025 10:11 AM

India and Nepal hold 5th JPMC meeting to review post-earthquake reconstruction progress

The 5th Joint Project Monitoring Committee (JPMC) meeting on post-earthquake reconstruction projects was held in Kathmandu on January 27. The meeting was co-chaired by Munu Mahawar, Additional Secretary (North) of India, and Padma Kumar Mainalee, Joi...

January 28, 2025 10:04 AM

India and Oman push forward CEPA negotiations during ministerial talks

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal began his official visit to Oman with a productive meeting with Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion. The discussions focused on advancing ...

January 28, 2025 12:34 PM

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume this summer: MEA

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume this summer following discussions between India and China, as part of initiatives marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. This development came during Foreign Secretary ...

January 27, 2025 9:09 PM

PM Modi congratulates US President Trump on second term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Monday, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to a collaborative and trusted partnership. In his first term conversation with Trump since his inauguration for a second term on...

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