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February 14, 2024 2:17 PM

Exiled Uyghur activist recounts Chinese atrocities at UK Foreign Affairs meeting

UK lawmaker Alicia Kearns has expressed her deep concerns about the ongoing suppression and genocide of the Uyghur Muslim community in Xinjiang, China. Chairing a foreign committee meeting in the UK on Tuesday, Kearns listened to the harrowing experi...

February 9, 2024 10:30 AM

Russian President Putin says he is ready to negotiate with Ukraine

In his first ever interview with a Western journalist after Russia launched an armed offensive on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that he was ready to negotiate with Ukraine and end the war, adding that the Ukrainian side made a mis...

February 7, 2024 7:42 PM

New Delhi to host first ever EU-India roundtable on countering terrorist exploitation of drones

The first ever European Union (EU)-India Track 1.5 dialogue on countering the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by extremists and non-state actors will take place in New Delhi tomorrow. The day-long EU-India roundtable seeks to better understan...

February 6, 2024 2:23 PM

King Charles diagnosed with cancer, PM Modi wishes speedy recovery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished a speedy recovery to King Charles, who has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. "I join the people of India in wishing speedy recovery and good health to His Majesty King Charles III," PM Modi said in ...

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...

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