India and Benin have friendly ties characterised by democracy and secularism. Benin, as an example of a tolerant, progressive, multi-ethnic and multi-religious African country with a multi-party democracy, is a natural partner to India, as per a release by the MEA.
India had already won the series (3-1) on Thursday when Nepal faced defeat in the fourth T20. Starting the series, India registered two consecutive wins but Nepal came back in the third T20. India then went on to win two consecutive games, registering a dominant 4-1 series victory
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey, to discuss bilateral ties between the two nations.
Earlier today, Sultan of Oman was accorded a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday, the second day of his state visit to India.
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam on Friday said his party will push for a discussion in the Assembly on a proposed Bill to ban polygamy that the state government plans to introduce in February next year.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday blocked 50 billion euros (USD 54 billion) in aid for Ukraine, hours after the European Union agreed to formally open membership talks with Kyiv, Al Jazeera reported.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman on Friday said that if the Bill on the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners is passed by both the Houses of Parliament, then it should be struck down by the court.
Hamas' leadership openly embraces its lavish lifestyle, staying at five-star hotels in Qatar and Turkey and flying internationally on private jets, even as Palestinians in Gaza fight over humanitarian aid in the terrorist-ruled enclave.
The group has also sent urgent appeals to all members of parliament, urging them to demand continued protection of animals against sexual violence by ensuring a relevant provision is included in BNS, as has been recommended by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs (PSCOHA).
India's overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in November are estimated to be USD 62.58 billion, exhibiting a marginal positive growth of 1.23 per cent on a yearly basis, official data released on Friday showed.