Europe

Russia says it scrambled jets to intercept 2 US drones

It said that the drones were gathering intelligence but soon left the area as the fighter jets were being deployed.

2023-08-28T20:11:40.302809+00:00 IST

"Political solution for Crimea would be preferable...": Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that a resolution for Crimea could be achieved through diplomatic negotiations instead of resorting to military actions, according to Al Jazeera.

2023-08-28T15:11:26.197395+00:00 IST

UK Air Traffic Control Service faces "technical issue"

In a statement, the National Air Traffic Service said, "We are currently experiencing a technical issue and have applied traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety."

2023-08-28T13:28:46.578344+00:00 IST

Russia vessels return after 13000km patrolling with China's ships

Warships from the Russian Pacific Fleet crossed more than 7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km) through the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk, the Bering Sea, and the Pacific Ocean.

2023-08-27T23:01:55.560472+00:00 IST

Former UK PM alleges Putin must have killed Wagner boss Prigozhin

The reason behind the plane crash remains uncertain, but the US and Western intelligence officials told CNN that it was deliberate.

2023-08-27T22:35:43.852122+00:00 IST

France will ban wearing abaya dress in schools: Minister

Since 19th-century legislation eliminated any traditional Catholic influence from public education, France has strictly prohibited religious signs in state-run schools and has struggled to modernise regulations to meet with a rising Muslim population.

2023-08-27T22:25:22.999962+00:00 IST

Moscow confirms death of Wagner mercenary Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin

The death of Wagner mercenary leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash has been confirmed by Russia’s Investigative Committee, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.

2023-08-27T15:36:17.558172+00:00 IST

Kremlin denies involvement in plane crash that killed Prigozhin

The assertions that the Wagner mercenary chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin at the direction of the Russian government is an "absolute lie," the Kremlin has said.

2023-08-27T15:05:51.899347+00:00 IST

One dead, 57 injured in explosions at gas station in Romania

One person has died and 57 others have suffered injuries after two explosions took place at a Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) station, located close to Bucharest, Al Jazeera reported citing officials.

2023-08-27T14:56:08.554632+00:00 IST

British Museum begins recovery of items taken from it

The British Museum has begun recovering some items that were taken from it and sold online, museum chair George Osborne said on Saturday, CNN reported.

2023-08-26T23:22:09.063375+00:00 IST

Three Ukrainian military pilots die in plane crash

The incident occurred on Friday, August 25, near the city of Zhytomyr, about 140 kilometers (87 miles) west of Kyiv. The crews of two L-39 combat trainer aircraft collided in the sky while performing a combat mission, according to the Air Force.

2023-08-26T21:24:44.481881+00:00 IST

'COP28 will support move towards green transition'

Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al Mashat, affirmed that the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which the UAE will host from November 30 to December 12, 2023 at Expo City Dubai, will provide a major and important international platform to address the issue of climate change and its negative effects on countries and peoples

2023-08-26T17:24:00.028038+00:00 IST

UK: India Day held in London to celebrate I-Day, Chandrayaan-3

A grand 'India Day' celebration was held in London to celebrate India’s 77th Independence Day as well as the historic success of the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission.

2023-08-26T14:58:21.194900+00:00 IST

British Museum Director resigns after antiques found stolen

The director of the British Museum in London, Hartwig Fischer resigned from his post after admitting to failing in his investigation to the theft of items from the museum’s collection, Aljazeera reported on Saturday.

2023-08-26T13:57:00.163057+00:00 IST

Cultural employment in the EU grew by 4.5 pc in 2022

The cultural sector in the EU employed 7.7 million people in 2022, representing 3.8 percent of total employment. Compared with 2021, it indicated a 4.5 percent increase from 7.4 million, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

2023-08-26T00:30:46.274566+00:00 IST

Greece: PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora at Athens Conservatoire

"The Moon is a hot topic these days, so I will give one example by linking it to the Moon. In the last nine years, the roads built in villages in India are of a total distance that can cover the distance between the Earth and the Moon..." PM Modi said while addressing to the Indian diaspora at the Athens Conservatoire in Greece on Friday.

2023-08-25T23:29:51.373624+00:00 IST

"PM Modi leader par excellence, takes care of society"

"Wherever PM Modi goes, he's a celebrity, he's a hero. A lot of people do come in because he actually takes care of every section of society. He takes care of the country across sections of society and he is a leader par excellence,” Bommidala said after having lunch with PM Modi in Greece on Friday.

2023-08-25T21:20:05.104655+00:00 IST

A piece of history getting obliviated: India Club in London

The India Cub in London, with its early roots in the Indian independence movement as a hub for nationalists including Krishna Menon, will shut down on September 17, 2023, after losing a protracted battle against its closure.

2023-08-25T20:02:39.162440+00:00 IST

PM says Athens visit will add momentum to India Greece friendship

During the Greece Visit, PM held meetings with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Katerina N Sakellaropoulou.

2023-08-25T19:32:42.169348+00:00 IST

"In this hour of crisis, India stands with the people": PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said, "Today, I express my sympathies to the people of Greece. When the forest fires started here, it became a major crisis. Several people in Greece died. In this hour of crisis, India stands with the people of Greece."

2023-08-25T18:21:36.647899+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Greek researcher and musician Konstantinos Kalaitzi

As a part of the thought leaders meet during his daylong visit to Greece, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Greek researcher and musician, Konstantinos Kalaitzis in Athens on Friday.

2023-08-25T18:16:44.537373+00:00 IST