Europe

UK MP Jim Shannon condemns religious persecution in Pakistan

"Minority students are forced to study Islamic content, isolating them further in a society already fraught with prejudice. Economic discrimination compounds those challenges. Non-Muslims are often relegated to low-status jobs with limited opportunity for social or professional mobility. That systematic marginalisation keeps them in a cycle of poverty and vulnerability," he elaborated.

2024-12-01T11:52:05.979985+00:00 IST

Uyghur leader calls out China’s genocide at UN forum

During his address, Chinese representatives attempted to disrupt the session by falsely accusing the WUC of being a "separatist organization" and demanded that Qurban be silenced. Despite these attempts to intimidate him, Qurban remained steadfast, continuing his speech and highlighting the Chinese government's decades-long policies of forced assimilation, mass detention, and cultural erasure targeting Uyghurs.

2024-12-01T07:58:55.679895+00:00 IST

Ireland General Elections: Counting of votes underway

The counting of votes started at 09:00 GMT on Saturday with partial results expected throughout the day.

2024-11-30T12:33:38.583885+00:00 IST

Generative AI will impact regional local job markets

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact regional local job markets differently across OECD countries, exacerbating existing urban-rural income and productivity gaps as well as the digital divides between regions, according to a new OECD report.

2024-11-30T09:51:17.912860+00:00 IST

World Uyghurs Congress welcomes Volkswagen's exit from Xinjiang

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) welcomed Volkswagen's (VW) announcement that it will sell its plant in East Turkistan, a region in which the WUC has long campaigned against the company's ties to forced labour.

2024-11-30T07:51:29.510721+00:00 IST

Sweden formally asks China to cooperate in investigation

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said, "Sweden has sent a formal request to China to cooperate with Swedish authorities in order to create clarity on what has happened."

2024-11-30T07:05:17.687764+00:00 IST

MP is a huge centre of emerging opportunities: CM Yadav

Speaking at a roundtable meeting on investment prospects organized at Stuttgart, CM Yadav emphasized the state's growing potential. "Madhya Pradesh is a huge centre of emerging opportunities. The strength doubles because of the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said.

2024-11-29T15:02:29.143823+00:00 IST

G7 nations express concern over human rights situation in China  

The statement of G7 Foreign Ministers EU's High Representative was released following the meeting held at Apulia, Italy.

2024-11-29T09:45:15.973107+00:00 IST

"Hindus are being subject to death," British MP condemns attack o

Addressing the parliament on Thursday, Blackman showed his concern by the attempt of a High Court in Bangladesh to ban ISKCON from the country

2024-11-29T04:28:25.976177+00:00 IST

CM Mohan Yadav seeks German investment in MP's growing market

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav delivered remarks during an interactive session in Germany on investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh.

2024-11-29T00:46:11.555364+00:00 IST

India, Bosnia strengthen ties at 4th foreign office talks

India and Bosnia and Herzegovina held their 4th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Sarajevo on Thursday.

2024-11-28T23:04:50.630953+00:00 IST

Geneva: Protest held outside UN Office against atrocities against

Protestors across different faiths--Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and Ahmadi Muslims--were joined by Swiss nationals who demonstrated solidarity with the cause.

2024-11-28T17:53:19.180542+00:00 IST

Russia to hand over BRICS chairmanship to Brazil today

Sergey Ryabkov, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister and Sherpa to the group, summarised the results of Russia's BRICS chairmanship and also thanked his colleagues for their joint work, TV BRICS reported.

2024-11-28T12:32:15.632727+00:00 IST

MP CM Mohan Yadav meets German official, eyes stronger ties

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday met with Florian Herrmann, Head of the Bavarian State Chancellery, during his visit to Germany.

2024-11-28T12:12:41.100900+00:00 IST

UKPNP conference calls for reunification of J-K

A significant conference organized by the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) took place at the House of Commons in London, where key political figures, activists, and experts gathered to emphasize the urgent need for the reunification of Jammu and Kashmir

2024-11-28T08:02:46.220567+00:00 IST

“India is a very important partner for us”: Warwick Manufacturing

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Warwick University in London on Wednesday, wherein he interacted with Professor Robin Clark, Dean of Warwick Manufacturing Group, who showed great confidence in the meeting with the Chief Minister.

2024-11-28T01:11:27.594994+00:00 IST

MP CM secures ₹60,000 crore investment proposals during UK visit

As the three-day trip of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to the United Kingdom culminated, before heading for Germany, he said that the state government has received investment proposals of almost Rs 60,000 crores.

2024-11-27T15:28:59.097716+00:00 IST

UKPNP urges global action against human rights violations in PoJK

They urged the global community to intervene and support efforts aimed at restoring peace and democracy in PoJK and also highlighted that these groups are exploiting political instability and regional grievances to fuel violence and extremism.

2024-11-27T14:38:14.434284+00:00 IST

India, EU hold review meet to strengthen cooperation

Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the India-EU Strategic Partnership, the meeting was held against the backdrop of deepening engagement between India and the EU and its member states.

2024-11-27T11:17:01.324605+00:00 IST

Starmer government 'ready' to restart Free Trade Agreement talks

Following a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Brazil, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the relaunch of FTA talks between United Kingdom and India in 2025

2024-11-27T03:12:59.163396+00:00 IST

Jaishankar talks about China, EU, Trump and global issues

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently shared his views on a range of global issues in an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, highlighting India-Italy ties, China and EU and other developments in the world.

2024-11-27T02:40:52.167641+00:00 IST