Europe

Ukraine: Safety adviser killed in Russian strike on hotel

Ryan Evans, a British safety adviser who was working for the Reuters news agency, was killed and two other journalists were injured in a Russian strike at a hotel in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, on Saturday night.

2024-08-26T00:53:15.484867+00:00 IST

Italy open manslaughter probe into superyacht sinking

Following the sinking of a superyacht off the coast of Sicily earlier this week, which claimed the lives of British IT entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six other people, Italian authorities have launched a manslaughter probe into the incident, CNN reported.

2024-08-25T09:33:51.039154+00:00 IST

France: Police detain suspect in synagogue arson attack

One person has been detained in connection with the attempted arson attack on a synagogue in the southern French town of La Grande-Motte, CNN reported.

2024-08-25T01:06:38.542358+00:00 IST

Telegram founder Pavel Durov detained at French airport

Officers from France's anti-fraud office, attached to French customs, took Durov into custody on Saturday evening after he arrived at Bourget Airport on a flight from Azerbaijan.

2024-08-25T00:36:17.538548+00:00 IST

Germany: Suspect in Solingen knife attack arrested

Three people were killed in the stabbing in Solingen and eight others were wounded, including four in critical condition on Friday evening.

2024-08-24T23:04:22.646359+00:00 IST

France: Policeman injured in suspected arson attack on synagogue

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal stated that a municipal police officer had been injured in the "anti-Semitic act."

2024-08-24T13:09:15.033600+00:00 IST

'Significant to us that India supports Ukraine's sovereignty'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine and said it is significant that India remains committed to international law and supports Kyiv's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

2024-08-24T00:49:39.069394+00:00 IST

Germany: Several killed in stabbing at festival in Solingen

A manhunt was launched by the police to nab the attacker, who is on the run. The police has not ruled out terrorism.

2024-08-23T23:08:28.253610+00:00 IST

Jaishankar rebukes criticism of PM Modi hugging Putin

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rebuked the 'criticism' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugging Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Russia, and said it is part of Indian culture to embrace people upon meeting them.

2024-08-23T21:09:53.074516+00:00 IST

'Ukraine ready to buy Made in India products, open companies'

"As for the Peace Summit, I truly believe that the second Peace Summit has to take place. It would be good if it would be held in one of the Global South Countries... I perfectly support this and told PM Modi that we could have the Global Peace Summit in India. It's a big country, it's a great democracy - the largest...," Zelenskyy said.

2024-08-23T21:06:44.462980+00:00 IST

“Happy to come to India”: Zelenskyy on PM Modi's invitation

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy on Friday said that he has plans to visit India and expressed his eagerness to travel to India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited him.

2024-08-23T17:51:28.303360+00:00 IST

“I am very thankful to PM Modi for coming to Ukraine”: Zelenskyy 

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy on Friday expressed his gratitude and pleasure over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, thanking him for making the trip. While addressing a press conference, Zelenskyy on his meeting with PM Narendra Modi said, "A very good meeting. This is a historic one... I am very thankful to the PM for coming..."

2024-08-23T17:35:07.293354+00:00 IST

Can’t compare our war with crisis in Middle East: Zelenskyy

Volodymr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine on Friday spoke on the conflict between Israel and Gaza and said that the moment is very sensitive and emphasized that the war between Russia and Ukraine should not be compared to the crisis in the Middle East.

2024-08-23T17:29:57.342576+00:00 IST

MEA highlights talks with Zelenskyy, tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine and said that during his trip, PM Modi held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, paid homage to a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, emphasising Gandhi's message.

2024-08-23T16:53:08.714549+00:00 IST

“You have big influence," Ukraine President Zelenskyy

The Ukranian President was echoing the strong message of peace given by PM Narendra Modi during his bilateral meeting with him at the Mariinskyi Palace.

2024-08-23T15:24:04.095718+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Hindi-learning students in Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Ukraine on Friday interacted with students learning Hindi During his visit to Ukraine on Friday, and appreciated their role in fostering mutual understanding between the people of both countries.

2024-08-23T15:07:20.884003+00:00 IST

“India supports Ukraine’s sovereignty”: says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday stated that India supports Ukraine's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing that global respect for the UN Charter is essential.

2024-08-23T15:04:24.158107+00:00 IST

India ready to play active role in effort for peace: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove home a strong message of peace and said that dialogue was the only solution to the conflict in Ukraine.

2024-08-23T14:42:11.317602+00:00 IST

PM Modi, President Zelenskyy sign MoUs on agriculture, medicines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy signed several documents during the former's visit to Kyiv in sectors including agriculture, food industry, medical products regulation and cultural cooperation.

2024-08-23T14:29:09.721026+00:00 IST

PM Narendra Modi presents BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Ukraine presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes to the Government of Ukraine on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked PM Modi for the humanitarian assistance

2024-08-23T13:54:39.899396+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy advocate for peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a visit to Ukraine Friday at the invitation of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The leaders during their discussions ensured a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy.

2024-08-23T13:15:36.924503+00:00 IST