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“India does as many cashless payments in a month as…” Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar drew an analogy while describing the country's growth in digital public infrastructure and said that the number of cashless transactions the United States does in three years, India does in a month.

2024-01-21T22:30:52.058050+00:00 IST

Muraleedharan engages with global leaders at 3rd South Summit

In a series of social media posts, Muraleedharan shared insights into his meetings with key representatives from Somalia, Oman, and Botswana.

2024-01-21T16:06:20.702044+00:00 IST

"May Lord Ram's blessings and teachings...": Mauritius PM

As the world eagerly awaits for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya for January 22, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth called for a joyous celebration as Lord Ram returns to Ayodhya and emphasized that the blessings and teachings of Lord Ram should persist in guiding people towards peace and prosperity.

2024-01-21T15:45:33.999028+00:00 IST

At NAM, Ugandan President recalls Indian diaspora's contribution

Commending their noteworthy accomplishments, Ugandan President said, "I was asking people how many factories have been built by our Indian returnees. They told me about the 900 factories that they had built since they came back."

2024-01-21T11:29:44.937802+00:00 IST

Congo: Felix Tshisekedi sworn in as president for second term

Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for the second term as the President of Democratic Republic of the Congo following highly contested elections in December last year, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-01-20T19:39:26.456487+00:00 IST

Jaishankar calls on Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe in Kampala

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday on the sidelines of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Ugandan capital, Kampala.

2024-01-20T09:41:40.482537+00:00 IST

At NAM Summit, Jaishankar highlights “India as Vishwa Mitra”

In India's National Statement at the summit, Jaishankar provided insights into India's extensive contributions, spanning 600 significant projects across 78 nations, with a special focus on Africa, where 300 projects and 45,000 training slots reflect India's commitment and solidarity.

2024-01-19T18:05:28.910845+00:00 IST

Jaishankar calls for respect of humanitarian law in Gaza conflict

Delivering India's National Statement at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Jaishankar asserted that "terrorism and hostage-taking are unacceptable."

2024-01-19T17:46:09.679538+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar discusses global issues with his counterparts

Earlier today, EAM Jaishankar met Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, on the sidelines of the summit on Friday.

2024-01-19T16:55:37.518788+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Nepal PM on sidelines of 19th NAM Summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Uganda to attend the 19th NAM Summit, met Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, on the sidelines of the summit on Friday.

2024-01-19T12:25:33.239378+00:00 IST

MoS V Muraleedharan to represent India at G-77 Third South Summit

During his visit, the minister will also deliver India's national statement and hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts, especially from the G-77 member states. MoS will also interact with the Indian community in Uganda.

2024-01-19T10:57:19.007039+00:00 IST

19th NAM Summit begins in Uganda's Kampala

The 19th NAM Summit under Uganda's leadership is being held under the theme 'Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence' and brings together more than 120 developing countries on a platform of crucial historic significance.

2024-01-19T07:58:33.877792+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Egypt, Belarus 

Jaishankar and his Belarusian counterpart Sergei Aleinik exchanged views on cooperation between India and Belarus in various sectors.

2024-01-18T21:32:19.960796+00:00 IST

Jaishankar discusses India-Angola cooperation with counterpart

He also thanked his Angolan counterpart for extending visa-free arrangements for Indian nationals.

2024-01-18T18:24:49.090668+00:00 IST

Jaishankar arrives in Uganda to represent India at NAM Summit

"Arrived in Kampala to represent India at the 19th NAM Summit. Looking forward to engaging colleagues over the coming two days," said External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in a post on X.

2024-01-18T13:40:56.257726+00:00 IST

G20: Brazil Minister lays out focus on equal pay, climate justice

Brazil's Minister of Women, Cida Goncalves said that equal pay for women, confronting discrimination against women and climate justice are the core focus of Brazil's G20 presidency, adding that it will be aiming to reach a consensus during the summit.

2024-01-16T04:09:36.514949+00:00 IST

Brazil Navy commissions second Scorpene-class submarine Humaita

The Brazilian Navy commissioned the second of the four Scorpene submarines of the ProSub program, Humaita at the Itaguai Naval base in Rio de Janeiro.

2024-01-15T08:49:03.366801+00:00 IST

Tanzania: 22 people die after landslide at mine in Simiyu

As many as 22 people died after a devastating landslide at a mine in the Bariadi district in the Simiyu region of Tanzania.

2024-01-14T20:34:27.251877+00:00 IST

India gifts buses, ambulances, tractors, assorted flags to Uganda

In a warm gesture, India has gifted 10 executive buses, 5 ambulances, 10 tractors and 2664 flags/flag poles to Uganda ahead of the NAM (Non-aligned Movement) contact group summit, which will take place in Kampala this month.

2024-01-14T08:44:16.652606+00:00 IST

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern marries long-time partner

New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern married her longtime partner Clarke Gayford in a private ceremony on Saturday, CNN reported.

2024-01-13T16:41:21.984341+00:00 IST

Dubai records AED10.1 billion in weekly real estate transactions

A total of 2,910 real estate and properties transactions valued at AED 10.1 billion were conducted during the week ending January 12, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

2024-01-12T17:42:17.580183+00:00 IST