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Govt always valued contribution of Indian community abroad: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu, while addressing the Indian community in Algiers, Algeria on Sunday, highlighted their contributions to enhancing the country's "position, prestige, and standing abroad." She said that the government has always valued the contribution of the Indian community abroad.

2024-10-13T22:08:38.925543+00:00 IST

President Murmu highlights strong India-Algeria ties during visit

President Murmu arrived in Algeria on the first leg of her three-nation visit on Sunday. She was accorded a warm ceremonial welcome. This is the first visit by an Indian President to Algeria. At the airport, the President was received by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria, as a special gesture. Other members of the cabinet were also present.

2024-10-13T19:58:05.766232+00:00 IST

Canada MP Chandra Arya condemns attacks on journalists

Arya also said that Khalistani extremists have been wreaking havoc in Canada, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area and called on the law enforcement agencies to take notice of these incidents.

2024-10-13T04:00:59.679690+00:00 IST

Indian troops hold pregnancy awareness session for women in Abyei

The initiative is aimed at improving maternal health in the region. As many as 24 women and nine girls from the local community attended the session.

2024-10-12T04:23:10.534594+00:00 IST

Subhash Prasad Gupta appointed as High Commissioner of India to

Subhash Prasad Gupta, currently India's Ambassador to Suriname, has been concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. With his new role, Gupta will continue to strengthen India's diplomatic and cultural ties in the Caribbean, building on India-Suriname relations.

2024-10-11T22:44:09.175106+00:00 IST

Bolivia joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel

Bolivia's move puts it among a growing list of states who are party to this case. This includes a host of countries such as Colombia, Libya, Spain, Mexico, Palestine, Nicaragua and Turkey.

2024-10-10T11:56:59.165523+00:00 IST

Arab League celebrates Arab Environment Day

The Arab League has cautioned about the negative impact of persistent natural resource depletion and land degradation on food security and stability in the region. According to the Arab League, 90 per cent of Arab countries' land is classified as dry or extremely dry, making it highly susceptible to desertification.

2024-10-09T17:09:06.175708+00:00 IST

Tunisia’s incumbent President Kais Saied wins second term

Tunisian President Kais Saied has won a second term in the presidential election of the northern African country

2024-10-08T06:56:20.541920+00:00 IST

Presidents of UAE and Serbia witness exchange of CEPA

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan commended the exchange of the CEPA as a key milestone in the relations between the UAE and Serbia.

2024-10-05T17:29:05.718029+00:00 IST

UAE, Serbian Presidents discuss strengthening partnership

The meeting took place in Belgrade, where President Aleksandar Vucic welcomed Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his accompanying delegation during His Highness' working visit to Serbia.

2024-10-05T17:18:49.036999+00:00 IST

India has been vocal voice of Global South: PM Holness

He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a great host, and emphasized that relations between the two countries are very strong.

2024-10-03T16:01:06.661185+00:00 IST

UK cedes Chagos Archipalego back to Mauritius under historic treaty

A joint statement was released by the governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom on the resolution of stalemate regarding the Chagos Archipelago, including the atoll of Diego Garcia.

2024-10-03T12:56:35.293475+00:00 IST

Holness looks to strengthen India-Jamaica relations

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness visited Varanasi, exploring the Sarnath Museum and emphasising the need to strengthen ties with India. During his visit, he expressed admiration for India's culture and innovation and discussed collaboration in various sectors, including creative industries and sports. Holness's visit marks a significant step in enhancing bilateral relations, rooted in shared values and cultural connections.

2024-10-02T09:37:15.316171+00:00 IST

Marburg outbreak rattles Rwanda

Highly contagious Marburg virus spreads across Rwanda, resulting in over 300 infection cases and eight deaths across the country.

2024-10-01T10:55:48.347007+00:00 IST

Egypt condemns shelling of UAE Ambassador residence in Khartoum

The Arab Republic of Egypt has condemned the shelling of the residence of the Ambassador of the UAE Mission in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum.

2024-10-01T00:21:19.518943+00:00 IST

INS Talwar, Kenyan Navy Ship Shujaa hold Maritime Partnership

Indian Naval Ship Talwar and Kenyan Navy Ship Shujaa undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise at sea. The exercise took place on the completion of INS Talwar's port visit at Mombasa.

2024-09-30T16:58:13.195439+00:00 IST

Twin bomb blasts in Somalia kill six, injure 10

Twin bomb blasts rocked Mogadishu and the Middle Shabelle region of Somalia on Saturday. As per police reports, at least six people lost their lives and 10 others were injured in the deadly explosions, according to a report by Voice of America.

2024-09-29T00:27:33.882611+00:00 IST

Canadian MP Chandra Arya crticises call for fresh enquiry into Air India Kanishka bombing

MP Chandra Arya addressed the Canadian Parliament, reflecting on the 39th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, which killed 329 people. He expressed concern over a new petition calling for an inquiry that promotes conspiracy theories related to Khalistan extremists.

2024-09-27T07:36:24.754006+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka Prez-designate Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanks PM Modi

Sri Lanka President-designate Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for his wishes on winning Sri Lankan Presidential elections.

2024-09-23T04:04:05.125476+00:00 IST

Tibetan Parliament in-exile expresses concern over changes to Tib

The Tibetan parliament in-exile has expressed its deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent decision taken by the Musee du quai Branly and the Musee Guimet in France, which have replaced the term "Tibet" with the Chinese name "Xizang Autonomous Region" in their catalogues and exhibitions.

2024-09-20T04:16:33.136172+00:00 IST

Canada reduces international student permits

Sharing a post on X, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote, "We're granting 35% fewer international student permits this year. And next year, that number's going down by another 10%."

2024-09-19T06:01:21.904913+00:00 IST