Europe

MoS Meenakashi Lekhi, Bulgaria's Culture Minister hold talks

The two leaders exchanged views on celebrating 70 years of diplomatic ties between India and Bulgaria in 2024.

2023-12-01T02:44:34.911555+00:00 IST

'We share values with our partners, let inquiry committee decide’

On Canada's accusation of Indian involvement in the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami, on Thursday, said, "Let the inquiry committee come to a decision. We share values and interests with our partners."

2023-12-01T01:37:25.376785+00:00 IST

Indian, Australian High Commission to UK host Indo-Pacific meet

The Australian and Indian High Commissions to the United Kingdom (UK) co-hosted the inaugural Indo-Pacific Conference in London on Thursday (November 30) to explore practical ideas to strengthen Indo-Pacific resilience.

2023-11-30T22:57:42.502999+00:00 IST

At UNHRC, activists condemn inhumane treatment of Afghan refugee

Activists of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in Europe staged a protest outside the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) building in Geneva to denounce the crackdown and forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.

2023-11-30T12:03:37.588187+00:00 IST

UK investing in grassroots women’s rights organisations

The UK is investing in grassroots women's rights organisations to tackle gender-based violence.

2023-11-29T18:07:52.067398+00:00 IST

Wife of celebrated Ukrainian military chief poisoned

The wife of Ukrainian military spy chief Kyrylo Budanov has been poisoned with heavy metals and is undergoing treatment, an Al Jazeera reported citing a Ukrainian official.

2023-11-29T11:56:54.594909+00:00 IST

London: BNM holds protest in UK against forced disappearances

Baloch National Movement UK Chapter protested at Trafalgar Square in London, United Kingdom against the forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of Baloch youth by the so-called Counter Terrorism Department (CTD).

2023-11-29T11:37:50.883520+00:00 IST

Meenakashi Lekhi addresses conference on India-Hungary relations

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi on Tuesday addressed a conference on the 75 years of India-Hungary relations and elaborated on New Delhi's vision of 'Amrit Kaal' and brighter future of relations.

2023-11-29T05:53:48.475393+00:00 IST

Pope Francis to miss COP28 event in Dubai

Amidst health concerns, Pope Francis has cancelled his trip to the United Nations climate summit event being held in the United Arab Emirates most populous city, Dubai, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Vatican.

2023-11-29T05:52:58.213360+00:00 IST

Finland closes remaining checkpoint crossing on Russian border

The last operating checkpoint on Finland's Russian border will close on Thursday, completely closing off the NATO (North-Atlantic Treaty Organisation) country's eastern border with Russia for two weeks

2023-11-29T05:49:31.852573+00:00 IST

EU top court allows govt offices to ban religious symbols

The European Union's top court on Tuesday ruled that a public administration can ban staff from visibly wearing any sign that reveals "philosophical or religious beliefs", in order to create a "neutral administrative environment", Politico reported.

2023-11-29T03:48:00.381258+00:00 IST

Indian envoy to UK praises 'heroic acts' as 41 trapped workers

Following the evacuation of 41 trapped workers in the Uttarkashi tunnel, Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, called it one of the most "heroic acts" of rescue ever in India.

2023-11-29T00:12:59.013814+00:00 IST

UK Parliamentarians laud India's anti-terror efforts

Highlighting the impact of terror attacks in India, the Parliament members of the UK commended the country for its dedicated efforts in combating terrorism and emphasized the crucial need for fostering peace and prosperity.

2023-11-28T22:56:20.077690+00:00 IST

'Never forget, never forgive, never again': Indian envoy to UK

Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, emphasised on Tuesday that India's approach to such egregious acts of terror is, was and will always be "Never forget, never forgive, and never again."

2023-11-28T20:29:52.927605+00:00 IST

Virgin Atlantic flies world’s first 100 pc SAF flight

One of Virgin Atlantic's Boeing 787s on Tuesday took off for the world's first 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight from London's Heathrow to New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, according to the official website of the UK government.

2023-11-28T13:02:50.923181+00:00 IST

Six teenagers go on trial for teachers murder in France

Six teenagers are on trial behind closed doors in Paris for their alleged involvement in the 2020 beheading of French history teacher Samuel Paty, Al Jazeera has reported.

2023-11-28T11:46:12.284482+00:00 IST

Ukraine: 10 killed, around 2,500 rescued amid heavy snowstorms

At least 10 people were killed while 23 more including two children were left injured in Ukraine on Tuesday morning as the country battered by an intense snowstorm, Kyiv Independent reported citing Ukraine Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.

2023-11-28T09:35:11.034478+00:00 IST

Blinken looks to conclude "durable" peace in Nagorno-Karabakh

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the possibility of concluding a peace treaty between the two states.

2023-11-28T05:42:34.452964+00:00 IST

“World is much more than Europe”: Sergei Lavrov cites Jaishankar

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cited the statement of External Affairs Minister S Jaishanakar while elaborating on the change in global structure and multipolarity due to the rise of Global South and Global East.

2023-11-28T02:49:08.015499+00:00 IST