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India, China, Brazil to mediate in potential peace talks over Ukraine ?

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Polio returns to Gaza after 25 years, UN steps in with urgent vaccination drive

The United Nations has initiated an urgent polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, marking the first time in 25 years that the virus has reemerged in the region. The resurgence...

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Modi, Zelenskyy hold talks in Kyiv; India reiterates call for peace in Ukraine conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, marking...

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India and Poland forge strategic partnership amid expanding global ambitions

In a move that underscores India’s growing diplomatic reach and Poland’s strategic ambitions within...

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PM Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine and Poland: A strategic diplomatic initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a historic diplomatic mission, marking a significant...

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PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine and Poland: Navigating complex India-Russia relations amid global tensions

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The United Nations has initiated an urgent polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, marking the first time in 25 years that the virus has reemerged...

Modi, Zelenskyy hold talks in Kyiv; India reiterates call for peace in Ukraine conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine...

India and Poland forge strategic partnership amid expanding global ambitions

In a move that underscores India’s growing diplomatic reach and Poland’s strategic ambitions within the European Union, the two nations have elevated their bilateral...

PM Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine and Poland: A strategic diplomatic initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a historic diplomatic mission, marking a significant chapter in India’s foreign policy. His visit to Ukraine, scheduled...

PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine and Poland: Navigating complex India-Russia relations amid global tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a historic visit to Poland and Ukraine, a diplomatic tour that not only reaffirms India’s ties with...

India proposes a “Global Development Compact” at 3rd Global South Summit

The 3rd Edition of the Voice of the Global South Summit helmed by India kicked off on Saturday, 17 August with 123 countries participating...

Thailand’s ruling coalition nominates Paetongtarn as PM, parliament to vote

Thailand’s parliament is set to vote on whether 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra should become the country’s next prime minister after the ruling Pheu Thai party...

A hidden ocean on Mars could make human interplanetary life possible

Large reservoirs of liquid water could be brimming beneath the craggy, tan rock crust on Mars, enough to make up a whole ocean, according...

61 dead as plane crashes in Brazil leaving no survivors

A plane carrying 61 people crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all on board, Brazilian regional airline Voepass has said in...

‘Razakar’ : How one word toppled Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina Govt.

It all began with a single word: "Razakar", which now signifies the costliest misstep in Bangladesh's independent history. In Bangladesh, “Razakar” is an extremely derogatory...

Vietnam PM calls for deeper trade ties during his visit to India

Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Wednesday called for stronger economic cooperation between Vietnam and India, setting an ambitious target of $20 billion in...

Quad essential for freedom, security in Indo-Pacific : says EAM Jaishankar

Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar advocated for the Quad — the Quadrilateral grouping of India, U.S., Australia and Japan — today as...

India-UK unveil Landmark Technology Security Initiative

India and the United Kingdom launched the Technology Security Initiative today, which aims to enhance collaboration on critical technologies. Announced by UK Foreign Secretary...

Biden drops out, endorses Harris

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Bangladesh imposes Curfew as protests rock the nation

The Bangladesh Army has imposed a nationwide curfew in response to the deadly unrest that has gripped the country over reservation in government jobs. The...

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Trump survives assassination attempt, suspected gunman killed

Former United States President Donald Trump was shot in an assassination attempt, during a campaign rally in the city of Butler in Pennsylvania, USA. The...

Jaishankar urges self-reliance in BIMSTEC amid Myanmar crisis

In a significant development, the first BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' retreat convened in New Delhi on July 11, marking a key moment for regional cooperation...

Modi in Austria: 41 साल बाद भारतीय पीएम का ऑस्ट्रिया दौरा कितना अहम

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‘Modi in Moscow’: PM advocates for soldiers’ release amidst Ukraine conflict

In a significant diplomatic move during his two-day visit to Moscow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested the release of Indian soldiers serving in the...

Modi Meets Putin: A diplomatic push for peace amidst economic discussions

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the latter's residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, marking his first...

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France’s shock election result

The French voters have once again mobilised to stop Marine Le Pen’s far right party from taking power. The election delivered a shock and...

Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s Presidential Run-off Election

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Who is Keir Starmer, the new British Prime Minister?

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“I am sorry” – Rishi Sunak resigns as UK PM following election defeat

Outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak apologised to the country in his farewell speech, after suffering a disastrous election loss. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street...

FATF backs India’s steps to curb money laundering

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday concluded India has a “high level of technical compliance” with its standards to counter money laundering...

PM Modi celebrates International Day of Yoga in Srinagar

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India rejects Ukraine declaration at Swiss Peace Summit

With Russia not attending the Swiss summit on peace in Ukraine and calling it a “waste of time”, India decided to not sign the...

Four Israeli hostages freed in IDF raid in Gaza

Four Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October 2023 have been rescued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a precise...

Period Poverty – A global and very Indian problem

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International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Sinwar for war crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant...

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dead in helicopter crash

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Slovakia’s Prime Minister Fico survives assassination attempt after being shot multiple times

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No classroom for Afghan girls: Taliban’s restrictions threaten future generations

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Myanmar’s Bloody Civil War : A rising civilian death toll

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Kuwait’s Emir dissolves parliament

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Paris 2024 Handball: High-profile clashes set for opening rounds

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Mexico severs diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police storm its embassy to arrest politician

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European Union investigates Tech giants under new digital Law

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‘Look forward to strengthening time-tested partnership’: Prime Minister Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as President of Russian Federation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin for winning another six-year term. "Warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on...

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