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Trump pardons turkeys Gobble, Waddle

President Donald Trump continued the long-standing White House tradition of pardoning two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving, granting clemency to birds named Waddle and Gobble during a ceremony marked by humour and political barbs.

2025-11-26T01:34:07.382883+00:00 IST

New government interface aims to curb gender-based killings

As countries around the world mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Tuesday, Israel has rolled out a new digital interface designed to help prevent gender-based killings by closing long-criticised gaps between government agencies.

2025-11-26T01:26:09.706307+00:00 IST

Holy Buddha Relics bid farewell in Thimphu ceremony

The Holy Buddha Relics, enshrined at the Grand Kuenray Hall in Thimphu since November 8, were ceremonially bid farewell on Tuesday morning in a traditional prayer ceremony attended by Bhutan's top leadership, senior officials and revered monks from India and Bhutan.

2025-11-26T01:01:52.028860+00:00 IST

Red Cross vehicles en route to receive remains of hostage

Red Cross vehicles are on their way to a point in Gaza to receive the remains of a hostage, the Israel Defense Forces said.

2025-11-26T00:48:52.755482+00:00 IST

Hamas transfers remains of hostage to the Red Cross

The Red Cross has received the remains of a hostage and is making its way to Israeli forces inside Gaza for a handover, the Israel Defence Forces said.

2025-11-26T00:46:15.509686+00:00 IST

UAE to provide five Indian startups soft landing package

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will extend a comprehensive soft landing package to five Indian startups, enabling them to expand operations in the UAE and scale their businesses globally. The startups were selected under the India-UAE CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) Council programme after a multi-stage evaluation process, Director of the UAE-India CEPA Council, Ahmed Aljneibi.

2025-11-26T00:46:00.818507+00:00 IST

Israeli forces receive temains of hostage

Israeli soldiers in Gaza have received from the Red Cross the remains of a hostage released by Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced.

2025-11-26T00:45:23.854894+00:00 IST

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China’s rare earth blackmail backfires, unites global resolve

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China's move to restrict rare earth exports "backfired," uniting Western nations to find alternative supplies. After global backlash, Beijing suspended the curbs for a year, but Bessent warned China's leverage over the minerals market is rapidly weakening.

2025-11-02T13:06:35.282197+00:00 IST

Obama calls AI Trump video “deliberate distraction”

Obama's remarks came weeks after Trump shared the 19-second AI-generated video on October 19 via Truth Social. The clip showed the president piloting a fighter jet emblazoned with the words "King Trump," spraying mud over "No Kings" protesters in what appeared to be New York's Times Square, and even targeting American social media influencer Harry Sisson.

2025-11-02T11:47:45.997857+00:00 IST

Trump urges Republicans to end Senate Filibuster

US President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Republicans to end the Senate filibuster, saying that Democrats would eventually remove it to expand their political control if given the opportunity.

2025-11-02T01:13:32.109881+00:00 IST

Europe

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MP CM meets officials of Spanish multinational clothing company

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav met officials of Spanish multinational clothing company 'Inditex', at their headquarters in A Coruna, on Thursday. He expressed confidence and highlighted how the state stands as an ideal and sustainable location for the textiles and apparel industry, as per the MP Government

2025-07-17T16:32:57.700074+00:00 IST

Dalai Lama’s 90th celebrated in France amid resistance to China

In a show of support for Tibetan identity, the Tibetan Association of Toulouse, France, in collaboration with Nalanda Monastery and the Vajra Yogini Institute, organized a grand celebration on July 6 to mark the 90th birthday of 14th Dalai Lama, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

2025-07-17T12:00:50.103842+00:00 IST

MP tops list in various sectors, says CM Yadav in Spain

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, during his visit to Spain, praised the state's top performance in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25, with Indore and Bhopal leading. He also visited Inditex, highlighting investment potential in the garments sector and called the visit a milestone.

2025-07-17T10:19:34.968903+00:00 IST

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Dominica awards PM Modi its highest honour

The Commonwealth of Dominica confers its highest national honour, the Dominica Award of Honour, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the relationship between India and Dominica.

2024-11-21T01:10:27.145668+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Dominica PM Skerrit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit in Georgetown, Guyana, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties between India and the Commonwealth of Dominica. The two leaders focused on fostering deeper cooperation, with India supporting Dominica's development through various initiatives, including the India-UNDP Kalinago Project and the donation of vaccines during the pandemic.

2024-11-21T01:03:29.831560+00:00 IST

M Keivom appointed as India's Ambassador to Djibouti

M Keivom, a Director in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti. His appointment comes at a time when India and Djibouti share a strong historical and trade relationship.

2024-11-20T23:24:55.062231+00:00 IST

Asia

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“White House is paying attention to India”: US Ambassador Gor

During a reception hosted at the residence of the US Ambassador in the national capital, Gor said that the Trump administration at the White House "is paying attention" to India, thanking the strong ties between PM Modi and President Trump for the conclusion of the interim trade agreement.

2026-02-09T15:33:16.829995+00:00 IST

EAM attends reception hosted by US Ambassador Gor

EAM Jaishankar's interaction with Ambassador Gor comes days after the conclusion of the framework of the India-US interim trade agreement last week, underscoring the shared interests and continued partnership between the two countries.

2026-02-09T14:32:16.867026+00:00 IST

National interest to guide India’s energy choices: FS Misri

Speaking during a Special Briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) here, Misri stated that decisions in the energy sector, whether by the government or businesses, would be guided by national interests, while clarifying the issue of actual sourcing.

2026-02-09T13:22:27.267725+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Millions allocated to help restore agricultural areas

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Reconstruction Administration will support the restoration of lands/fields damaged in the "Iron Swords" war.

2025-10-05T17:26:33.337279+00:00 IST

Jerusalem police prepare for Sukkot Holiday festivities

The Jerusalem District of the Israel Police continues its preparations as part of operational readiness for the holiday period, including the weekdays of Sukkot and in particular in preparation for the Birkat HaKohanim (blessing of the priests) events expected to take place on Thursday (October 9) and Sunday (October 12), at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

2025-10-05T16:59:13.865119+00:00 IST

Israel calls on UN to collect, distribute undelivered gaza aid

Israel on Sunday called on the United Nations to step up its efforts to collect and distribute undelivered humanitarian aid sitting on the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom border crossing. The crossing will be closed on Monday and Tuesday due to the start of the week-long Sukkot holiday, said Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT).

2025-10-05T16:07:13.379024+00:00 IST

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Asia

Ayodhya is ‘very special’ to me: South Korean Lawmaker

South Korean lawmaker Jaewon Kim, who serves in the National Assembly of Korea, highlighted the deep historical and cultural connections between India and Korea, describing Ayodhya as a place of personal and symbolic significance.

2025-11-25T23:36:16.964747+00:00 IST

Europe

India and EU review Strategic Partnership Roadmap set to conclude

According to a joint statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs, the 11th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations and the 6th Strategic Partnership Review Meeting examined the "full spectrum of the bilateral relationship". They reviewed the implementation of the 'India-EU Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025', which is reaching completion this year.

2025-11-25T22:04:21.347221+00:00 IST

Asia

"Violation of several conventions governing international air tra

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that the detention of an Indian citizen in China has been taken up at the highest level with the Chinese authorities, flagging it as a violation of international norms governing air travel.

2025-11-25T21:53:30.615205+00:00 IST

Asia

"People of Bhutan are touched by the bringing of the sacred Buddh

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, recently brought to Bhutan, left a deep impression on the people, coinciding with the International Peace Prayer and the birth anniversary of the fourth king of Bhutan.

2025-11-25T21:22:32.207807+00:00 IST

Asia

Bolsonaro ordered to serve 27-year prison term

According to CNN, Bolsonaro has been in custody at Brazil's Federal Police headquarters since Saturday after authorities detained him for allegedly tampering with his court-ordered ankle monitor. On Tuesday, Justice Moraes stated that Bolsonaro would serve his sentence at the police headquarters.

2025-11-25T20:54:22.098891+00:00 IST

Asia

India condemns "arbitrary detention" of citizen in China

India on Tuesday strongly rejected China's remarks regarding the status of Arunachal Pradesh and expressed serious concern over what it described as the "arbitrary detention" of an Indian national, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, at Shanghai International Airport.

2025-11-25T20:34:59.468777+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian startups showcase AI, robotics and clean-tech innovations

Indian startups participating in the UAE-India Startup Series and the India-UAE CEPA Council showcased a diverse range of emerging technologies, reflecting the deepening innovation partnership between the two countries

2025-11-25T19:17:10.413307+00:00 IST

Asia

Teams working on new date for India visit: Netanyahu's Office

The bond between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is very strong, as are the bilateral ties and teams of the two countries are coordinating a new visit date, Israel PM's office said on Tuesday.

2025-11-25T18:03:05.503964+00:00 IST

Middle East

Lapid seeks Knesset approval of Trump plan, putting Netanyahu coa

"The entire Israeli people are grateful to President Trump for leading a courageous deal to free the hostages. We support him and strengthen his hand in efforts to implement the steps of the plan. I expect all parties to vote in favor of the president's plan," Lapid said.

2025-11-25T17:43:26.424026+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE President receives invitation to attend GCC Summit in Bahrain

The written invitation was delivered during a meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness welcomed Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain's Ambassador to the UAE.

2025-11-25T17:39:52.135696+00:00 IST

Middle East

Hamdan bin Mohammed, Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed attend Emirates

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, "Fifty years ago, the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum launched Dubai Aluminium with an annual production capacity of 135,000 tonnes, establishing one of the first pillars of the UAE's industrial transformation and economic diversification.

2025-11-25T17:33:38.641371+00:00 IST

Asia

VP Radhakrishnan discusses bilateral relationship with Cyprus del

Both parties discussed about the long-standing relations between both countries.

2025-11-25T17:32:13.044911+00:00 IST

Asia

President Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of 5 nations

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday accepted credentials from the Envoys of Lebanon, Mauritius, Senegal, Saudi Arabia and Ghana at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

2025-11-25T17:23:48.857808+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal’s Janakpurdham gets filled with festive splendor on Bibah P

The ancient city, mentioned in the Ramayana, hosted the symbolic "swayambar" ceremony at the Barha Bigha Rangabhoomi ground, where the marriage of Ram and Janaki is believed to have taken place during the Treta Yuga.

2025-11-25T17:10:28.090064+00:00 IST