Zanzibar, Aug 14 — The High Commissioner of India to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey, met Mohammed Ali Abdallah, Regional Commissioner for the Urban West Region of Zanzibar, to explore new avenues for collaboration in urban planning, the Indian High Commission in Tanzania stated on Friday."Building…
Kinshasa, Aug 14 — The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has spread to a sixth province, with confirmed cases rising to 4,665, the government said Friday.The health zone of Buta in the northern province of Bas-Uele has been added to the list of affected areas,…
New Delhi/Dhaka, Aug 14 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that while the existing arrangement for supplying diesel to Bangladesh continues, Dhaka's request for additional supplies will be examined in light of India's domestic requirements, refining capacity and diesel…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday urged the International community to take note of the atrocities that are taking place in illegal Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) while reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will always remain integral and inalienable…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday strongly reacted to Islamabad's "threat" regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), warning that Pakistan "will be removed from the world map if it attempts any misadventure".The reactions came after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday cited strong India-Italy ties and the need to maintain diplomatic protocol amid a growing furore over the comments made by Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on India's foreign policy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. MEA's…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Australia should place India at the centre of its South Asia regional strategy to unlock greater trade, energy and infrastructure integration, a new report has said.The report from Australia-based policy think tank, Lowy Institute, said Canberra should launch a second phase of…
Tokyo, Aug 14 — The Indian Embassy in Japan on Friday marked 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day', paying tribute to those who lost their lives during the Partition. An exhibition was held to convey the memories and stories of people who experienced the Partition and their indomitable spirit in…
Changsha, Aug 14 — A gas outburst occurred at a coal mine in the city of Lianyuan in central China's Hunan Province on Friday, leaving seven people missing and one receiving emergency medical treatment, according to local emergency management authorities.A preliminary investigation found that 52…
Dhaka, Aug 14 — At least 53 leaders and activists of the Awami League party and its affiliated organisations were arrested by Bangladesh police amid an escalating crackdown on the party and its supporters, local media reported. According to a Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) press release, the…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Observations from India's Aditya-L1 solar mission have provided crucial insights into one of solar physics' biggest mysteries: how the Sun's outer atmosphere remains millions of degrees hotter than its surface and retains that heat despite constantly losing vast amounts of…
Dhaka, Aug 14 — India has resumed supplying passenger coaches to Bangladesh after nearly a decade, with the first batch of 19 new-generation broad-gauge passenger coaches being transported through the Darshana border, local media in Dhaka reported on Friday. Manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory…
Zagreb, Aug 14 — Nineteen people were injured as a massive wildfire swept through wooded and residential areas in southern Croatia's Split-Dalmatia County on the Adriatic coast, the Croatian Firefighters Association said Friday.The fire broke out late Thursday in Lokva Rogoznica, near the coastal…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — India on Friday sent the first tranche of 20 metric tonnes of relief supplies to Colombia to support recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake that rocked the country earlier this week. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar expressed India's solidarity with…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with German MP Jurgen Hardt in New Delhi on Friday, discussing developments related to West Asia, Ukraine and the strategic partnership between the two nations. Germany's new Ambassador to India, Jasper Wieck, also…
Baku, Aug 14 — The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan held an event to celebrate 'Bihar Diwas', showcasing the state's civilisational heritage, vibrant culture, tourism potential, handicrafts and distinctive cuisine. Ambassadors from various nations and international organisations, members of the…
Washington, Aug 14 — Indian drone manufacturers have been left outside a preferential US tariff regime that gives selected partners lower rates, potentially subjecting India-made unmanned aircraft and components to duties of up to 100 per cent. President Donald Trump signed the proclamation on…
Washington, Aug 14 — Several US states and cities have proclaimed August 15 as India Day, honouring India’s Independence Day and recognising the Indian American community’s growing contributions to the country’s economy, culture and civic life.Governors in Delaware, Washington and Nebraska issued…
Washington, Aug 14 — US President Donald Trump has opened a path for foreign companies to build ships for the US Navy as part of a sweeping effort to revive America’s shipbuilding industry, accelerate naval expansion and clear mounting construction backlogs. A presidential memorandum signed on…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Allegations that bribery and misuse of power surged during Bangladesh’s 18‑month interim government warrant an independent investigation to restore the rule of law and public trust, a new report has said.The report from Bangladesh-based Daily Sun said Transparency International…
Washington, Aug 14 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Indian-American community for its achievements across a range of fields and said its continued connection with India’s cultural heritage remains a source of strength for the country. In a message to the National Alliance of Indian…