Europe

Indian diaspora in UK welcomes PM Modi, calls him visionary with global, spiritual appeal

Members of the Indian diaspora in the UK expressed excitement ahead of PM Modi's visit, calling him a visionary leader. Many look forward to stronger India-UK ties, especially in trade. Families across London welcomed the opportunity to meet him and praised his global and spiritual leadership.

2025-07-23T20:23:14.681248+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in UK

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United Kingdom on Wednesday in the first leg of his two-nation visit with the two countries poised to further strengthen bilateral ties by signing Free Trade Agreement.

2025-07-23T19:22:09.184515+00:00 IST

"Assistances are being offered," Indian Embassy in Ireland

The embassy said that it was in touch with all the relevant authorities in this regard.

2025-07-23T15:33:53.755479+00:00 IST

Ukraine strips anti-graft bodies of independence, sparks EU ire

Ukraine's parliament passed a law ending the independence of key anti-corruption agencies, triggering protests and international concern. Critics say it weakens reform efforts and silences probes into top officials. The EU warned the move threatens Ukraine's EU bid, while Kyiv dismissed the backlash as overblown.

2025-07-23T00:21:30.863555+00:00 IST

Russian FM Lavrov hopes Trump's Ukraine stance will sway EU

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he hopes US President Donald Trump's "reasonable" stance on the Ukraine conflict will influence Europe's position. He welcomed Trump's openness to dialogue and urged the EU to reconsider its support for Kyiv. Lavrov's remarks were reported by RT.

2025-07-23T00:02:50.427768+00:00 IST

India submits TEPA ratification document to Norway

India has ratified the TEPA trade deal with EFTA by submitting its instrument to Norway. With all parties now on board, the agreement is set to take effect within three months, boosting trade ties. Ambassador Acquino Vimal also visited key innovation and cybersecurity hubs in Norway.

2025-07-22T19:25:59.235475+00:00 IST

"Scrubbing work is underway": Vikram Doraiswami on India-UK FTA

"The free trade agreement ...essentially the substantive negotiations finished on the 6th of May. The scrubbing work is underway. It would, of course, not be proper for me to speculate about when it will be signed, but the important point is that the text must be completely ready for it to be signed," he stated.

2025-07-22T19:04:40.490161+00:00 IST

'Bilateral ties will be significantly boosted by PM Modi’s visit

India-UK relationship will be significantly boosted by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit beginning Wednesday, with the relationship poised to move to the next level through progress in areas such as trade, technology and defence, Vikram Doraiswami, India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, has said.

2025-07-22T17:01:08.882310+00:00 IST

US House passes Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act

The US House of Representatives approved a bill designed to discourage military action by China by revealing the corruption of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials should such an incident occur regarding Taiwan, on Monday, according to a report from Central News Agency (CNA).

2025-07-22T09:01:52.266999+00:00 IST

UK: Protesters demand release of missing Baloch people

A protest was demonstrated outside 10 Downing Street to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Mir Taj Muhammad Sarparah and to call for the release of all Baloch missing individuals and BYC.

2025-07-22T06:23:38.022598+00:00 IST

Global call to end Gaza war as suffering deepens

Over two dozen countries, including UK, France, and Australia, have called for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, citing deepening civilian suffering. In a joint statement, they condemned Israel's aid restrictions and urged compliance with international law, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-07-21T22:53:41.986188+00:00 IST

Kremlin hints at possible Putin-Trump talks in Beijing

Russia is open to talks between Putin and Trump if Trump attends a World War II event in Beijing in September, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. The Kremlin awaits confirmation of Trump's visit. China is also positioning itself as a neutral mediator in the Ukraine conflict, according to RT.

2025-07-21T22:16:54.895160+00:00 IST

Zelensky announces date for next Russia-Ukraine talks

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Ukraine and Russia will hold their next round of peace talks in Turkiye on Wednesday, with preparations led by Rustem Umerov. The talks follow previous negotiations and prisoner exchange agreements, RT reported.

2025-07-21T21:00:40.231977+00:00 IST

JSMM Chairman Shafi Burfat criticises Pak centraslised policies

Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), Shafi Burfat, has issued a statement accusing the Pakistani state, led by the Punjabi political elite and military establishment, of systematically undermining the rights of Pakistan's ethnolinguistic communities, particularly Sindhis, Baloch, and Pashtuns. According to Burfat, since Pakistan's creation, these communities have been denied their natural rights to national identity, political autonomy, and control over their economic resources.

2025-07-21T06:26:26.089990+00:00 IST

Karasin assessed possibility of a third round of negotiations

The Russian leadership is preparing a response to Kiev's proposal for a new round of negotiations if the Ukrainian side has approached Russia with such an initiative, Grigory Karasin, head of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, told Izvestia.

2025-07-21T04:58:08.548204+00:00 IST

Russian President Putin notes contribution of mining, metallurgic

The mining and metallurgical complex has historically made a huge contribution to the development of the Russian economy. This was stated on July 20 by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a congratulatory message on Metallurgist's Day, published on the Kremlin's website.

2025-07-20T09:20:25.230197+00:00 IST

"Spain, Dubai visit will strengthen vision of developed MP": CM

Yadav said that under the Madhya Pradesh Global Dialogue-2025, he signed MoUs and held productive talks with investors for the potential growth of the state.

2025-07-19T21:40:26.414290+00:00 IST

"People looking at India for business opportunities": MP CM Yadav

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said his Dubai and Spain visit focused on boosting the state's progress by exploring employment opportunities, promoting industries and tourism, and connecting with Indians abroad. He highlighted India's growing global reputation and business potential under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.

2025-07-19T15:23:40.522512+00:00 IST

Russia intercepts over 150 drones, 13 targeting Moscow overnight

Russia intercepted over 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 13 targeting Moscow, with no reported damage or casualties, according to RT. Moscow's mayor and the Defense Ministry said air defenses remain strong amid escalating drone raids by Ukraine across multiple Russian regions.

2025-07-19T15:06:47.886328+00:00 IST

EU agrees to start talks with Gulf nations on strategic ties

European Union member states approved the launch of negotiations with six Gulf countries as the bloc seeks to broaden its international partnerships, Bloomberg reported.

2025-07-19T09:05:04.649166+00:00 IST

Russia: Four people died in a truck accident in Kuzbass

Four people died in an accident with a truck and a car in Kuzbass. This was reported on July 19 in the press service of the regional Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

2025-07-19T08:16:19.645833+00:00 IST