Europe

Zelenskyy calls revival of Black Sea Grain corridor significant

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that twenty-eight ships carrying various agricultural products left Ukrainian ports in the past week and the revival of the Black Sea grain corridor is one of the most significant international results despite Russian threats.

2022-11-06T09:47:05.050922+00:00 IST

Putin signs law to mobilize Russian citizens with criminal record

President Vladimir Putin signed a law that will enlist Russian citizens with criminal records of murder, robbery, drug trafficking and other serious criminal charges.

2022-11-06T08:02:24.969923+00:00 IST

UK declares bank holiday for King Charles coronation

"The Coronation of a new monarch is a unique moment for our country. In recognition of this historic occasion, I am pleased to announce an additional bank holiday for the whole United Kingdom next year," said UK PM Rishi Sunak.

2022-11-06T02:45:37.333092+00:00 IST

Russia detains suspect after fire in Kostroma bar kills 13

Russian police arrested a suspect in the Polygon Club fire where at least 13 people were killed.

2022-11-05T22:56:50.818238+00:00 IST

India, Croatia hold Foreign Office Consultations in Zagreb

India and Croatia held the 10th session of Foreign Office Consultations in Zagreb where both sides carried out a comprehensive review of the existing bilateral relations.

2022-11-05T08:55:33.400642+00:00 IST

G7 to establish coordination mechanism to help Ukraine

The Group of Seven countries (G7) on Friday (local time) agreed to establish a coordination mechanism to help Ukraine with critical energy and water infrastructure amid Russian attacks on the power grid that have caused widespread blackouts.

2022-11-05T07:53:09.395513+00:00 IST

G7 countries call for extension of grain deal

Russia on Wednesday resumed its participation in the Black Sea grain deal, after securing guarantees from Ukraine on the non-use of the humanitarian corridor and ports designated for the export of agricultural products for military operations.

2022-11-04T17:52:01.389753+00:00 IST

Almost half million homes in Kyiv without electricity

Following massive Russian strikes on Ukraine as the tensions between the two countries continue to escalate, almost half a million homes in Kyiv were without electricity on Friday.

2022-11-04T10:43:06.030755+00:00 IST

French far-right MP's 'go back to Africa' cry causes uproar

French parliament was halted on Thursday after he shouted, "Go back to Africa!" during a Black lawmaker's comments while addressing the issue of a stranded migrant boat in the National Assembly.

2022-11-04T04:05:47.807593+00:00 IST

Jio wins 'Cloud Native Award' at World Communication Awards

Jio Platforms won the Cloud Native Award at the 24th World Communication Awards (WCA) ceremony in London.

2022-11-03T12:16:01.072144+00:00 IST

Six grain ships leave Ukraine ports after Russia rejoins deal

Six grain ships have left Ukraine ports a day after Russia agreed to resume its participation in the UK-brokered grain deal.

2022-11-03T10:12:38.091919+00:00 IST

India-UK cooperation in sunrise sectors Green economy, FinTech

India and UK on Wednesday held All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) inaugural meeting and discussed cooperation in sunrise sectors like the Green economy, FinTech etc.

2022-11-02T09:14:35.545207+00:00 IST

Five police official killed in Ecuador, state of emergency declar

At least five police officials were killed in gang-related attacks that rocked the Ecuadorian coastal provinces of Guayas and Esmeraldas prompting President Guillermo Lasso to declare a state of emergency in two provinces.

2022-11-02T01:05:24.200556+00:00 IST

Three candidates in fray for PM's post in Denmark

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is fighting to cling to power on Tuesday in a legislative election that could well crown an outsider.

2022-11-01T06:48:43.544962+00:00 IST

Power, water cuts hit Kyiv after "massive" Russian missile strike

Almost 80 per cent of Kyiv residents on Monday faced power outage and water cuts as Russian missiles struck key infrastructure facilities in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and the central region of Cherkasy.

2022-11-01T00:32:31.006725+00:00 IST

EU plans new conventions under GSP Plus status of Pak

The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Plus is set to end in 2023 and a mission is preparing the final report of the last decade to be discussed in the European Union Parliament, which will decide about the continuation of the scheme, Daily Times reported.

2022-10-31T17:38:38.277273+00:00 IST

Explosions heard in Kyiv

Explosions were heard in Kyiv early on Monday morning, days after Russia blamed Ukraine for a drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet.

2022-10-31T07:39:42.406525+00:00 IST

Germany hardens its stand against China in all spheres

Germany is re-evaluating its relationship with China after the outcome of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) - tough stand on Taiwan, industrial espionage, human rights violations in Xinjiang and unfair competition.

2022-10-31T06:45:34.763278+00:00 IST

Polish Minister expresses deepest condolences in Morbi tragedy

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Zbigniew Rau condemned the incident of the Gujarat Morbi bridge collapse and expressed his sincere condolences, saying the city has a special place in Polish-Indian relations.

2022-10-30T21:16:36.231556+00:00 IST

Grain export 'impossible' after Russia suspends deal: Ukraine

Kyiv's Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said on Sunday that Russia's suspension of a deal enabling grain exports from Ukrainian ports had made it "impossible" for full tankers to leave Ukraine.

2022-10-30T15:30:56.263543+00:00 IST