Europe

Rajnath Singh may attend Victory Day Celebrations in Russia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh may attend the Victory Day celebrations in the Russian capital Moscow on May 9, TASS reported, citing sources in the Indian government.

2025-04-09T12:02:40.966403+00:00 IST

President Murmu, Slovakian counterpart Pellegrini hold talks

Both leaders witnessed the exchange of two Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), one on cooperation in the field of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) between NSIC and the Slovak Business Agency and another on cooperation between SSIFS and the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.

2025-04-09T11:18:54.439142+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi to host I-Film Fest featuring TV BRICS documentaries

The Innovative Film Academy (IFA) is set to host the I-Film Festival in Abu Dhabi from April 11 to 13, with TV BRICS as a media partner. The event will feature two documentary projects produced by TV BRICS: "Uralian Anomaly" and "Partitura. Young Music of Russia".

2025-04-09T10:58:33.716785+00:00 IST

JSFM denounces abduction of rights lawyer over protest against illegal Indus canal project

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) has strongly condemned the recent abduction and torture of human rights lawyer Aamir Warraich, labeling the incident as state-backed terrorism carried out by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and military forces.

2025-04-09T08:59:23.754518+00:00 IST

President Murmu accorded Guard of Honour in Slovak Republic

Murmu was accorded a traditional welcome as per Slavic traditions and was accorded with the Guard of Honour.

2025-04-09T08:48:12.576920+00:00 IST

UK: Royal Navy plans global deployment

This is the start of an eight-month deployment, Operation Highmast, that reflects the UK's capacity to lead high-level maritime operations globally.

2025-04-09T02:29:39.831555+00:00 IST

“Historic and warm visit marking 50 years of ties”: MEA

Following the formalities, President Murmu paid tribute to Luis Vaz de Camoes, the national poet of Portugal. Camoes is best known for his epic poem "Os Lusiadas," which celebrates Portuguese history and culture.

2025-04-09T02:17:50.170675+00:00 IST

President Murmu lands in Vienna; heads to Bratislava for State

Following her first leg of the four-day state visit in Portugal, President Mumru arrives in the Austrian capital. From there, she will head towards the Slovak Republic for the second leg of her state visit.

2025-04-08T23:13:27.894167+00:00 IST

Murmu emplanes for Slovakia after concluding Portugal State visit

President Murmu will visit Slovakia from April 9 to 10 at the invitation of Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini. It will be the first visit by an Indian president to Slovakia in 29 years.

2025-04-08T21:06:15.153443+00:00 IST

President Murmu addresses Indian diaspora in Portugal

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Portugal, emphasising that the community embodies the shared values of democracy, pluralism, and fraternity that link both nations.

2025-04-08T20:30:55.503536+00:00 IST

“A trusted friend and partner,” President Murmu in Portugal

During her address at the Lisbon City Council on April 7, 2025, the President of India reaffirmed the deep historical and cultural ties between India and Portugal, emphasising shared values, diaspora contributions, and future cooperation in technology and diplomacy as both nations mark 50 years of diplomatic relations.

2025-04-08T13:09:52.870742+00:00 IST

President Murmu accorded Guard of Honour in Portugal

President Droupadi Murmu was received with ceremonial honours at the Portuguese Parliament as part of her state visit, during which she engaged with key leaders, highlighted cultural ties, and called for deeper India-Portugal collaboration across innovation, technology, and education.

2025-04-08T12:29:49.385608+00:00 IST

Russia spacecraft lifts off to ISS with NASA astronoaut, 2 Russia

The three-member crew is expected to remain aboard the ISS for a period of 245 days or eight months.

2025-04-08T09:45:21.519365+00:00 IST

President Murmu notes areas of cooperation between India-Portugal

President Droupadi Murmu, who is on an official visit to Portugal, highlighted several avenues of collaboration between the two countries so as to firmly establish their dynamic and visionary partnership.

2025-04-08T09:25:07.898236+00:00 IST

WUC files complaint in France for complicity in Uyghur genocide

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has submitted a legal complaint in Paris against Dahua Technology France, Hikvision France, and Huawei France, as stated in a release from the WUC.

2025-04-08T07:23:50.904539+00:00 IST

Portugal: President Murmu attends banquet hosted in her honour by Portguese counterpart Rebelo de Sousa

President Droupadi Murmu attended a banquet hosted in her honour by the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the details of which were shared by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

2025-04-08T06:49:47.715453+00:00 IST

Ukraine to discuss minerals deal with US amid conflict

Ukraine will send negotiators to the US this week to discuss a proposed deal offering Washington access to Ukraine's rare earth mineral deposits, Al Jazeera reported on Monday.

2025-04-07T22:57:20.217357+00:00 IST

President Murmu lays wreath at tomb of Luis Vaz de Camoes in Portugal

She is visiting Portugal at the invitation of President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The visit is taking place after a gap of 27 years. The last State Visit took place in 1998 when President K R Narayanan visited Portugal

2025-04-07T20:43:26.592300+00:00 IST

President Murmu recieves "Key of Honour" of Lisbon City

The ceremony was attended by several eminent citizens of Lisbon, including the diplomatic corps and representatives of the Indian and Indo-Portuguese community.

2025-04-07T18:20:57.125972+00:00 IST

President Murmu, Portuguese counterpart discuss bilateral ties

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday held extensive discussions with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal and deliberated on various aspects of India-Portugal relations.

2025-04-07T18:17:26.196359+00:00 IST