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"PM is the voice of global south": EAM Jaishankar congratulates PM on receiving 'Dominica Award of Honour'
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 12:41:58 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred with the 'Dominica Award of Honour', the highest national award of Dominica, during his state visit to Guyana. ... read..


"May India-Guyana friendship grow even stronger," says PM Modi
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 11:42:14 AM IST
On being conferred with the highest national award of Guyana, 'The Order of Excellence' during the visit to the country on the final leg of the three-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to President Dr Irfaan Ali and asserted ... read..


India advocates dialogue to resolve complex international issues, says Rajnath Singh in Laos
Pacific | November 21, 2024 11:42:03 AM IST
India has always advocated and practised dialogue for resolving complex international issues, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Laos PDR on Thursday. ... read..


Earthquake of Magnitude 4.2 hits Xizang
Xizang | November 21, 2024 11:42:01 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale jolted the Xizang region of Tibet on Thursday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


PM Modi hails "excellent meeting" with Guyanese President
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 11:11:57 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit which took place in Guyana. ... read..


We salute and thank PM Modi, people of India: Guyanese President Irfaan Ali
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 11:11:52 AM IST
Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali hosted dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Guyana. The PM also witnessed various cultural performances from the members of the Guyanese community. ... read..


PM Modi and Suriname President Santokhi discuss strengthening bilateral ties at 2nd India-CARICOM summit
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 10:42:08 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Suriname's President Chandrikapersad 'Chan' Santokhi on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown. The two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-Suriname partnership and discussed ways to ... read..


"India always advocated and practiced dialogue for resolving international issues": Rajnath Singh at ADMM in Laos
Vientiane | November 21, 2024 10:41:55 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday attended the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM) in Vientiane, Lao PDR. ... read..


PM Modi to address Guyana Parliament today, significant moment in global outreach
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 10:12:11 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark a special occasion on his visit to Guyana later on Friday when he addresses a Special Session of the Guyanese Parliament, marking yet another significant moment in his global diplomatic outreach. ... read..


PM Modi meets Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne at India-CARICOM summit, discusses key issues
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 10:12:05 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown on Thursday, where the two leaders discussed key issues related to trade, investment, and climate change act ... read..


PM Modi meets Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, discusses cooperation at India-CARICOM summit
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 10:12:03 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell on Thursday in Georgetown, on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit. The two leaders discussed key areas of cooperation, said an MEA official. ... read..


Reaffirming Gandhi ji's Global Relevance: PM Modi's International Tributes
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 10:11:50 AM IST
Prime Minister Modi to pay tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during his state visit to Guyana. ... read..


PM Modi conferred with Guyana's highest national award 'The Order of Excellence'
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 9:42:06 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest national award of Guyana, 'The Order of Excellence' during his visit to nation on the final leg of his three-nation tour. ... read..


India, Trinidad and Tobago strengthen ties with MoU exchange during India-CARICOM summit
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 9:41:58 AM IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Amery Browne, the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trinidad a ... read..


PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM Keith Rowley
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 8:41:53 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit on the final leg of his three-nation tour. ... read..


Dominica awards PM Modi its highest honour
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 7:11:58 AM IST
The Commonwealth of Dominica has conferred its highest national honour, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Sylvanie Burton presented the award to PM Modi in recognition of his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic an ... read..


US prosecutors charge Gautam Adani and others in alleged Solar Energy contract bribery case
New York | November 21, 2024 7:11:54 AM IST
A five-count criminal indictment has been unsealed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, charging prominent Indian executives including Chairman of the Adani Group Gautam Adani by linking them to an alleged bribery and ... read..


PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Dominica PM Roosevelt Skerrit in Georgetown
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 6:41:50 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, for a bilateral discussion in Georgetown, Guyana. ... read..


"As long as veto exists, it must be held by all", says Parvathaneni Harish
New York | November 21, 2024 6:11:52 AM IST
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, addressed the issue of veto power in the UN Security Council during his statement at the UN General Assembly, emphasising the need for fairness in its distribution. ... read..


Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, arrested in US
Iowa | November 21, 2024 6:11:51 AM IST
As per an update by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of the infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been arrested by US law enforcement and is currently under detention at the Pottawattamie County Jail i ... read..


M Keivom appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Djibouti
New Delhi | November 21, 2024 5:11:51 AM IST
M. Keivom, currently serving as a Director in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Djibouti, according to an official press release by the MEA. ... read..


"Most important thing is to address pollution," says UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey
Baku | November 21, 2024 4:41:51 AM IST
UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey highlighted the urgent need for India's active participation at both global and domestic levels in combating climate change. ... read..


Guyana: PM Modi proposes 7 pillars for India-CARICOM cooperation
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 4:11:53 AM IST
At the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a seven-pillar framework to enhance cooperation between India and CARICOM, based on the acronym "C.A.R.I.C.O.M." ... read..


"India has stood like a trustworthy partner on development issues": PM Modi at India-CARICOM Summit
Others | November 21, 2024 3:11:50 AM IST
Countries of the Global South have faced the biggest effect of different global challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, stating that India has stood like a trustworthy partner whether it is Covid or natural disasters, capacity building ... read..


PM Modi's Guyana visit: India and Guyana ink 10 MoUs covering agriculture, hydrocarbons, UPI, and defence
Georgetown | November 21, 2024 2:41:50 AM IST
India and Guyana signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, covering areas such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and the deployment of UPI in the Caribbean nation. ... read..


European Council backs Deforestation Regulation amendment
Europe | November 20, 2024 11:42:15 PM IST
Brussels [Belgium], November 20 (ANI/WAM): The European Council in Brussels has expressed its support for the proposed targeted amendment to the European Union Deforestation Regulation, which includes postponing its application date by 12 months. ... read..


US announces new USD 275 million security assistance package for Ukraine
Washington | November 20, 2024 11:42:11 PM IST
The US Department of Defence (DoD) on November 20, announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defence needs. ... read..


"Shared commitment to sustainability": PM Modi, Guyana President Ali plant sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 11:42:07 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Guyana President Dr Irfaan Ali planted a sapling under the 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' initiative. ... read..


'Learn, Play, Grow': US envoy Eric Garcetti hails initiative aimed at children's learning
New Delhi | November 20, 2024 11:41:55 PM IST
US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti expressed his excitement at the launch of 'Learn, Play, Grow,' a collaborative initiative between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Sesame Street Workshop in India Trust on Wednesd ... read..


President Irfaan Ali welcomes India's commitment to Guyana's sugar industry
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 11:41:51 PM IST
Guyanese President, Irfaan Ali expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's commitment to supporting Guyana's sugar industry and highlighted the fruitful discussions between both nations. ... read..


India to establish 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras' in Guyana; increase defence, energy cooperation, announces PM Modi
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 11:12:09 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India will be increasing its pharma exports to the Caribbean nation and is planning to set up 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras' there. ... read..


PM Modi calls his Guyana visit "significant milestone," recalls age-old ties between two nations
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 11:11:55 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday termed his visit -- first by an Indian PM to Guyana -- as a "significant milestone" for the ties between the two countries. ... read..


PM Modi calls his Guayana visit "significant milestone," recalls age-old ties between two nations
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 10:42:07 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday termed his visit -- first by an Indian PM to Guyana -- as a "significant milestone" for the ties between the two countries. ... read..


'We need to move from disengagement to de-escalation' Rajnath Singh tells Chinese Defence Minister in Laos
Vientiane | November 20, 2024 10:12:06 PM IST
India-China needs to move from disengagement to de-escalation to further build trust and confidence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Chinese Defence Minister, Admiral Dong Jun in Laos on Wednesday. ... read..


Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov highlights BRICS potential in multipolar world
New Delhi | November 20, 2024 10:11:51 PM IST
Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov emphasised the significance of BRICS in shaping a multipolar world order as he addressed a round table discussion hosted by Sputnik India news agency on Wednesday. ... read..


PoJK to witness shutter down strike as protests erupt against 'controversial' presidential ordinance
Muzaffarabad | November 20, 2024 9:11:55 PM IST
The Joint People's Action Committee has once again called for a shutter-down strike in Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) starting December 5. The strike is aimed at protesting the imposition of a new presidential ordinance by the PoJK administration. ... read..


Nepali businessmen receive threat calls in Lawrence Bishnoi's name; six cases reported
Kathmandu | November 20, 2024 9:11:54 PM IST
A total of six businessmen have filed complaints with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police after receiving threat calls in the name of Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, police officials have confirmed. ... read..


US, Italy, Spain, and Greece 'temporarily' close embassies in Ukraine amid fear over 'air attack'
Kyiv | November 20, 2024 8:41:50 PM IST
The United States has temporarily closed its mission in the Ukrainian capital in the wake of a potential air attack, after the embassy received specific information about the threat, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Attack on Bannu military checkpost kills 12 troops, 6 terrorists
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | November 20, 2024 7:42:00 PM IST
12 personnel were killed, and six terrorists were killed when a checkpost was attacked in the Mali Khel area of Bannu in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to Pakistan military's media wing on Wednesday. ... read..


Pakistan reports over 20,000 dengue cases, 10 fatalities in 2024
Islamabad | November 20, 2024 7:11:58 PM IST
Pakistan has reported more than 20,000 cases of dengue in the ongoing year of 2024, reported by the ARY news. According to data from the National Institute of Health (NIH), Pakistan has reported 20,057 cases of dengue fever from January 1 to November 15, ... read..


Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with defence ministers of China, Laos, and Malaysia at ASEAN meeting
Vientiane | November 20, 2024 7:11:56 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday engaged in bilateral meetings with his counterparts from China, Laos, and Malaysia to strengthen defence cooperation and address regional security concerns, on the sidelines of 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meet ... read..


"India could host Russia-US talks to resolve Ukraine conflict," says Top Russian TV presenter
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | November 20, 2024 6:41:56 PM IST
Dismissing the possibility of direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, a prominent Russian journalist on Wednesday advocated for dialogue between Russia and the United States to end the Ukraine war, suggesting India as a suitable venue for such discus ... read..


"Roadmap towards sustainable planet": PM Modi lauds Declaration on DPI, AI, Data for Governance
New Delhi | November 20, 2024 5:42:21 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Declaration on Digital Public Infrastructure, AI and Data for Governance, calling it a 'roadmap' towards a "more sustainable planet". ... read..


Donald Trump names Dr Mehmet Oz as CMS Administrator to "Make America Health Again"
Washington DC | November 20, 2024 5:42:14 PM IST
United States President-elect Donald Trump nominated renowned heart surgeon Dr Mehmet Oz to serve as the country's Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). ... read..


Yokohama City hosts 4-day music festival 'Live Yokohama'
Yokohama | November 20, 2024 5:42:06 PM IST
This autumn, Yokohama City resonated with music during the 4-day event "Live Yokohama." ... read..


Japan: "Tech Hub Yokohama" launched to support start-ups
Yokohama | November 20, 2024 5:42:04 PM IST
Yokohama City has launched "Tech Hub Yokohama" to support global start-up companies, marking an important step toward fostering innovation. ... read..


Pakistan: Rights body demands immediate release of abducted individuals in Balochistan
Balochistan | November 20, 2024 4:42:39 PM IST
Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement demanded the immediate release of Rashid Bangulzai and Farid Baloch, who were abducted by the Pakistan security forces in Balochistan. ... read..


US Government and Sesame Workshop India Trust launch Learn Play Grow Program
New Delhi | November 20, 2024 4:12:00 PM IST
The US Government and Sesame Workshop India Trust, on Wednesday, launched Learn Play Grow at the American Center in New Delhi, as part of International Education Week, a release stated. ... read..


Hotline between Russia, US not in use currently: Kremlin spokesperson
Washington | November 20, 2024 4:11:53 PM IST
Amidst heightened tensions of Moscow with Washington and other western countries, a spokesperson of Kremlin on Wednesday said that the special telephone hotline between Russia and the US, created after the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, is not currently in u ... read..


MoS Margherita thanks High Commissioner Senewiratne for deepening India-Sri Lanka ties
New Delhi | November 20, 2024 3:41:57 PM IST
Minister of State, External Affairs Pabitra Margherita thanked the Sri Lankan High Commissioner Kshenuka Senewiratne for strengthening the India- Sri Lanka partnership on her farewell call. ... read..


Taiwan decries China's "disinfo" warfare, says Singapore backs one-China 'policy,' not one-China 'principle'
Taipei | November 20, 2024 3:12:05 PM IST
Singapore has a "one-China policy" and has not followed China's "one-China principle" stated a top Taiwanese diplomat on Wednesday reacting to an "errorneous" statement by China's foreign ministry, local media reported. ... read..


General Upendra Dwivedi arrives in Kathmandu on a five-day official visit
Kathmandu | November 20, 2024 3:11:56 PM IST
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, Indian Army arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday on a five-day official visit upon the invitation of General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepali Army. ... read..


World Uyghur Congress condemns arrest of pro-democratic supporters in China
Munich | November 20, 2024 2:42:37 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress condemned the arrest of pro-democratic supporters for up to 10 years by the Chinese government on Tuesday. ... read..


Japan: Yamaha revolutionizes riding with new Y-AMT transmission system
Tokyo | November 20, 2024 2:42:19 PM IST
Yamaha Motor, a leader in the motorcycle industry, is advancing its innovation to provide riders with more convenience, comfort, and safety. ... read..


Taiwan to address security risks from Chinese sailors in state shipping corp
Beijing | November 20, 2024 1:42:16 PM IST
On Tuesday, Premier Cho Jung-tai promised to resolve the issue of Chinese sailors employed by Taiwan's state-owned China Steel Express Corp. (CSE) in a "swift, secure, and efficient" manner. ... read..


U.S. Commission recommends arms sales upgrade for Taiwan amid China tensions
Taipei | November 20, 2024 1:42:05 PM IST
On Tuesday, November 19, a U.S. congressional commission recommended a legal change that would allow Taiwan to receive the same arms sales status as NATO Plus countries. ... read..


"Historic moment": Barbados PM Mia Mottley on meeting with Prime Minister Modi, first visit of an Indian PM in 56 years
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 1:11:58 PM IST
Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley on Wednesday said that visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a "historic moment" for the Caricom countries and that they were honoured to have the summit between India and the group of island countries o ... read..


Guyana: PM Modi presented with 'Key to the City' of Georgetown
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 12:42:13 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received the 'Key to the city of Georgetown' during his state visit to Guyana. He also received a resounding welcome from the members of the Indian community in Guyana. ... read..


Guyana, Barbados to confer their top awards to PM Modi
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 11:42:10 AM IST
Guyana and Barbados are set to confer their top awards to PM Modi. The presentation of the awards will be made during the Prime Minister's historic visit to Guyana. ... read..


Rajnath Singh announces visit to Laos for ASEAN Defence Minister's Meet Plus
New Delhi | November 20, 2024 11:41:52 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that that he is set to embark on an official visit to Laos from November 20 to November 22 to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus). ... read..


PM Modi arrives in Georgetown on State visit, recieved by Guyanese Prez, PMs of Grenada and Barbados
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 10:42:13 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was received by President of Guyana Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell, the Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley along with four ministers from Guyana at a hotel in Georgetown. ... read..


US pledges USD 4 Billion to replenish World Bank's International Development Association
Rio de Janeiro | November 20, 2024 9:41:57 AM IST
US President Joe Biden announced that America will pledge USD 4 Billion over the period of the next 3 years to replenish the World Bank's International Development Association. ... read..


PM Modi lands in Guyana, received by President Irfaan Ali
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 9:12:08 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Guyana, the first Indian PM to visit the country in 56 years. ... read..


"Big gift for Guyana": Indian diaspora await arrival of PM Modi
Georgetown | November 20, 2024 8:42:07 AM IST
Members of the Indian diaspora in Guyana have put on a magnificent display of Indian culture ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Guyana. ... read..


PM Modi lauds Ramayan performance in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro | November 20, 2024 8:41:59 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a presentation of the Ramayan in Brazil on Tuesday (local time) and expressed his appreciation at the enactment. ... read..


PM Modi witnesses Ramayana performance in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro | November 20, 2024 6:41:54 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) witnessed a presentation of Ramayana in Brazil. ... read..


Indian Coast Guard rescues seven fishermen from Pakistan Maritime Security Agency
New Delhi | November 20, 2024 9:12:03 AM IST
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully rescued seven Indian fishermen detained by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel near the India-Pakistan maritime boundary, according to an official release. ... read..


Trump attends launch of Elon Musk owned Space X's Starship
Texas | November 20, 2024 5:41:57 AM IST
United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) attended the launch of SpaceX's Starship, owned by Elon Musk. ... read..


3rd Global Women's Forum convenes in Dubai
Middle East | November 20, 2024 5:41:54 AM IST
Dubai [United Arab Emirates], November 20 (ANI/WAM): H.H. Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC), President of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), wife of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, V ... read..


Trump attends launch of Elon Musk owned SpaceX's Starship
Texas | November 20, 2024 5:41:52 AM IST
United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) attended the launch of SpaceX's Starship, owned by Elon Musk. ... read..


Israel seizes weapons found beneath Lebanese schoolyard
Middle East | November 20, 2024 5:41:51 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 20 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers seized a weapons cache located beneath a schoolyard in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces disclosed on Tuesday. ... read..


"Reviewed the progress in disengagement in India-China border" Vikram Mishri on EAM Jaishankar meeting with Wang Yi
Rio de Janeiro | November 20, 2024 5:11:50 AM IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday (local time) stated that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi reviewed the progress in recent disengagement efforts along the India-China border during a meeting on the sideli ... read..


PM Modi heads to Guyana on last leg of his three-nation visit
Rio de Janeiro | November 20, 2024 4:11:51 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his journey to Guyana from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking the final leg of his significant three-nation tour. ... read..


Rio Declaration builds on New Delhi's vision for inclusivity, peace, and global unity: Amitabh Kant on Rio G20 Declaration
Rio de Janeiro | November 20, 2024 3:41:51 AM IST
Elaborating on the various focus areas of the G20 Rio Declaration on Tuesday (local time), India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant stated that it builds upon the Leaders' Declaration adopted during the G20 Summit in India. ... read..


PM Modi highlights India's commitment to 'sustainable development' at G20 Summit
Rio de Janeiro | November 20, 2024 2:41:49 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) reaffirmed India's commitment to sustainable development, highlighting the nation's status as the "first" to fulfil its Paris Agreement commitments. ... read..


PM Modi, Albanese launch India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership
Rio de Janeiro | November 20, 2024 2:11:56 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, on Tuesday (local time), during which they launched a Renewable Energy Partnership aimed at boosting investment between the two nations. ... read..


PM Modi, Albanese launch India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership at G20 summit
Rio de Janeiro | November 20, 2024 1:41:50 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, on Tuesday (local time), during which they launched a Renewable Energy Partnership aimed at boosting investment between the two nations. ... read..


PM Modi and other G20 leaders pose for a family photo at Summit
Rio de Janeiro | November 20, 2024 1:11:51 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other G20 leaders, gathered for a family photo at the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. ... read..


G20 reaffirms commitment to fighting hunger, promoting sustainable development, reforming global governance
Rio de Janeiro | November 19, 2024 11:42:25 PM IST
A joint statement issued by leaders of the Group of 20 economies at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil focused this year's work on three priorities -- social inclusion and the fight against hunger and poverty; sustainable development, energy transit ... read..


G20 Summit: PM Modi holds discussions with Chilean, Argentine Presidents on Ayurveda, strategic partnership
Rio de Janeiro | November 19, 2024 11:42:16 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with Chile President Gabriel Boric Font and Argentina President Javier Milei on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Tuesday. ... read..


UAE President receives Qatari Prime Minister
Middle East | November 19, 2024 11:42:10 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 19 (ANI/WAM): President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. ... read..


1000 days of Ukraine-Russia war: Kyiv urges partners support to achieve "victory plan"
Kyiv | November 19, 2024 11:42:08 PM IST
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a statement marking 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale military invasion, expressing gratitude for international support and urged to contribute to the implementation of Ukrainian President Volodymy ... read..


"Ukraine fires six US-produced ATACMS missiles at Bryansk region," says Russia
Moscow | November 19, 2024 11:42:07 PM IST
Russia on Tuesday reported that Ukrainian forces fired six US-produced ATACMS missiles at Russia's Bryansk region, with five being shot down by S-400 and Pantsir AA systems, and one causing a fire after its fragments fell in the technical zone of a milita ... read..


Autocraft unveils EVTOL air taxi concept model at Air Expo Abu Dhabi
Middle East | November 19, 2024 11:41:56 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 19 (ANI/WAM): Autocraft, a subsidiary of Kintsugi and a leading pioneer in advanced air mobility, today introduced its revolutionary EVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) air taxi concept, the E20+, at the Abu Dhabi Air E ... read..


"India-Japan partnership serves cause of regional peace, international stability, global prosperity": EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | November 19, 2024 11:12:05 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called Japan a "key contributor" to India's economic development and underscored the significance of the India-Japan Special Strategic Global Partnership in promoting "regional peace, international stabili ... read..


No specific plans for India's mediation in Ukraine conflict, but Putin values PM Modi's efforts: Kremlin
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | November 19, 2024 10:11:57 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin values Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday. Peskov emphasized that while Russia appreciates PM Modi's strong ties with Putin and his co ... read..


No specific plans for India's mediation in Ukraine conflict, but Putin values Modi's efforts: Kremlin
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | November 19, 2024 9:12:06 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin values Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday. Peskov emphasized that while Russia appreciates PM Modi's strong ties with Putin and his co ... read..


"Inspired from G20 in India": Brazilian President lauds 'efficiency' of New Delhi Summit
Rio de Janeiro | November 19, 2024 9:12:03 PM IST
Brazil President, Luiz Inacia Lula da Silva lauded India's "level of efficiency" in organising the G20 Summit last year and stated that Rio has tried to take inspiration from New Delhi while hosting the summit this year, sources said. ... read..


COP 29: India calls for climate justice, urges developed nations to provide carbon space for Global South
Asia | November 19, 2024 9:11:58 PM IST
India on Tuesday emphasised the urgent need for developed countries to take leadership in mitigating climate change and providing adequate carbon space for developing nations, highlighting the disproportionate financial burden on the Global South. ... read..


Tightening grip on dissent: 45 pro-democracy activists sentenced to prison in Hong Kong
Asia | November 19, 2024 8:41:52 PM IST
In a stark demonstration of the tightening grip on dissent, Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to prison terms of up to 10 years under the controversial National Security Law imposed by Beijing. ... read..


PM Modi meets Brazilian President Lula, reaffirms cooperation in energy, biofuels, defence
Rio de Janeiro | November 19, 2024 8:12:05 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between India and Brazil. ... read..


Protests at Radio Pakistan expose state neglect of employees
Islamabad | November 19, 2024 8:12:01 PM IST
Amid the ongoing mismanagement and neglect by Pakistan's government were on full display on Monday as a section of Radio Pakistan employees locked the gates of its headquarters in protest, forcing law enforcement agencies to intervene and cordon off the b ... read..


Russia reaffirms support for India-China relations, Peskov says "We are ready to contribute in every possible way"
New Delhi | November 19, 2024 7:12:01 PM IST
Russian President's Press Secretary, Dmitry Peskov, on Tuesday reiterated Moscow's commitment to supporting efforts to normalise relations between India and China. ... read..


Jaishankar and Wang Yi discuss India-China relations, acknowledge progress in border disengagement
Rio de Janeiro | November 19, 2024 7:11:55 PM IST
External Affairs Minister (MEA) S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and acknowledged the progress made in disengagement from border areas, which has contributed to maintaining ... read..


Traders demand reopening of closed Pakistan-Iran border points
Quetta | November 19, 2024 7:11:52 PM IST
Pakistan's heavy-handed restrictions on border trade with Iran have plunged the border towns of Balochistan's Rakhshan and Makran divisions into turmoil, crippling the local economy and intensifying poverty in one of the country's most neglected provinces ... read..


26 Nepali diplomats, officers to attend special training programme in India
Kathmandu | November 19, 2024 6:41:58 PM IST
A group of twenty-six Nepali diplomats and officers from across ten key ministries and departments of the Government of Nepal will visit India from November 20 to 30 to participate in the first Special Training Programme at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of ... read..


UK India Business Council welcomes announcement of resumption of talks to conclude 'Free Trade' deal
New Delhi | November 19, 2024 6:11:55 PM IST
The UK India Business Council welcomed the announcement to resume the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks between India and UK in early 2025, an official statement said. ... read..


Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi holds discussions with President of South Africa at G20 summit
Middle East | November 19, 2024 5:42:09 PM IST
Rio de Janiero [Brazil], November 19 (ANI/WAM): Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has held talks with Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, on enhancing bilateral relations, during the 19th G20 summit ... read..


UAE leaders congratulate Prince of Monaco on National Day
Middle East | November 19, 2024 5:42:07 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 19 (ANI/WAM): President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Prince Albert II of Monaco on the occasion of his country's National Day. ... read..


Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi holds discussions with President of France at G20 summit
Middle East | November 19, 2024 5:42:02 PM IST
Rio de Janiero [Brazil], November 19 (ANI/WAM): Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with Emmanuel Macron, President of France, on the sidelines of the 19th G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ... read..


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