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February 5, 2024 9:30 AM

India is going to be front row at the world’s transformation: French President Macron

Days after French President visited India, Emmanuel Macron has hailed India. Taking to ‘X’, he posted a video highlighting glimpses from his recent visit to India during the Republic Day celebrations. Acknowledging India’s prowess, Macron said ...

February 2, 2024 5:10 PM

Explained: Why farmers are protesting in Europe

Farmers' protests have mounted across the European Union to press leaders to do more to help them with taxes and rising costs, among other grievances including over cheap imports and bureaucracy. Here are some of the issues that have prompted the pr...

January 26, 2024 12:52 PM

French contingent participates in 75th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi

In a unique display of camaraderie, a 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France participated in India's 75th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. This reciprocal exchange follows Indian troops and aircraft parading in Par...

January 24, 2024 11:21 AM

Turkey grants approval for Sweden’s NATO membership after 20-month delay

Turkey's parliament on Tuesday granted approval to Sweden's NATO membership bid, signaling an advancement after a 20-month delay in the alliance's expansion. The ruling alliance, led by President Tayyip Erdogan, secured a decisive majority with a 287...

January 12, 2024 3:07 PM

‘We are largest economy of Europe despite pressure’: Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that their nation has emerged as Europe's leading economy despite pressure from all sides, and now holds the fifth position globally in terms of purchasing power parity. Speaking at a meeting with entrepr...

January 10, 2024 2:42 PM

India condemns civilian losses, urges peace in Israel-Hamas conflict

India's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, strongly criticized the loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing that the resulting humanitarian crisis is "unacceptable." Speaking a...

January 10, 2024 11:20 AM

2023 is the hottest year on record; warmest in 100,000 years

- By Rupa Kumari 2023 is the hottest year on record, with global temperatures close to the 1.5°C limit. Not only this, but temperatures during 2023 likely exceed those of any period in at least the last 100,000 years. On Tuesday, Samantha Bur...

January 10, 2024 9:42 AM

Rajnath Singh & his British counterpart Shapps review India-UK defence relations, signing two MoUs

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh met UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps and reviewed the full range of India-UK defence relations. Both Ministers discussed a range of defence, security and cooperation matters with particular emphasis on enhancing defence in...

January 9, 2024 10:11 AM

Rajnath’s UK visit is first by an Indian Defence Minister in 22 years, security, defence issues in focus

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to fly to the United Kingdom on a two-day visit today (January 8, 2024). This visit aims to foster bilateral discussions on various fronts with his counterpart, Secretary of State ...

January 5, 2024 9:14 AM

India monitoring ‘unfolding situation’ in Red Sea, naval assets patrolling area: MEA

In response to concerns over suspected drone strikes on merchant vessels in the Red Sea, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India has announced that it is closely monitoring the situation. The newly-appointed MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal,...

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