Zelensky appoints new army chief of staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Major General Andrii Hnatov as the Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, replacing Lieutenant General Anatolii Barhylevych. The decrees announcing Barhylevych’s dismissal and Hnatov’s appointment were published on the presidential website, but no
New Zealand PM proud of Indian community’s contributions to the country
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon praised the Indian community in New Zealand on Monday for its significant role in shaping the country’s progress. His remarks came during his five-day official visit to India, marking the first visit by a New Zealand Prime
PM Modi reminds followers about upcoming podcast with Lex Fridman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reminded his followers about the scheduled release of his three-hour podcast conversation with AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman, set to go live at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. “It was indeed a fascinating conversation with @lexfridman, covering diverse
Russian president meets Trump’s envoy, discusses ceasefire proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and was provided with “additional details” regarding the recent US-Ukrainian talks held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Kremlin announced on Friday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that during the
Danish FM rejects US annexation claims on Greenland
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has rejected speculation that Greenland might become part of the United States, following remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting a potential annexation of the island. Addressing the recent election in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark,
Mark Carney sworn in as new Canadian prime minister
Mark Carney was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Canada on Friday, officially replacing Justin Trudeau, according to media reports. Carney, an economist and former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, took the oath of office
Trump asks Putin to spare lives of Ukrainian troops
US President Donald Trump said he urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops who are reportedly “completely surrounded” by Russian forces. Trump shared on Truth Social, his social media platform, that he made the appeal during
G7 criticises China’s growing assertiveness in Indo-Pacific
The Foreign Ministers of the Group of 7 (G7) countries have condemned China’s growing assertiveness and military actions in the Indo-Pacific region, including the South China Sea, as they concluded a three-day meeting in Quebec, Canada. The G7 Foreign Ministers from Canada, France,
US influencer apologises for picking up baby wombat in Australia
An American influencer has apologised after facing backlash for picking up a baby wombat and carrying it away from its mother in Australia, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Sam Jones, also known as Samantha Strable, posted an Instagram video this week
Trump gives reporter ‘death stare’ after mic mishap goes viral
An American reporter’s encounter with Donald Trump recently went viral after the former US president gave her a sharp “death stare” following an accidental microphone mishap. The incident took place as Trump was preparing to depart from Washington, DC, while surrounded by a
Pakistan blames Afghanistan for Jaffar Express attack; Kabul denies
Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of being behind the recent attack on the Jaffar Express passenger train by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants in Bolan district earlier this week. Pakistani authorities claim that the attackers were in “direct contact” with their handlers in Afghanistan
India puts national interests first in US trade talks
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India’s trade talks with the United States will be guided by the principles of “India First,” “Viksit Bharat,” and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Goyal stated that he had a “forward-looking discussion”
New Zealand PM Luxon eager to strengthen ties with India
India-New Zealand bilateral relations are expected to strengthen across multiple sectors as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon embarks on his first official visit to India since assuming office. Luxon will visit New Delhi from March 16 to 20, accompanied by a high-level
Putin meets Trump’s envoy on Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and was provided with “additional details” regarding the US-Ukrainian talks held earlier this week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Kremlin announced on Friday. At the meeting on Thursday,
Vance’s India visit to be first by a US vice president in 12 years
US Vice President J.D. Vance and his Indian-descent wife Usha Vance will visit India later this month, according to a US news report. This will make him the first American vice president to visit India in over 12 years. Vance will be the
NASA-SpaceX postpone Falcon 9 mission due to technical fault
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket, which was scheduled to carry four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and bring back NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. The launch, originally planned for today from NASA’s Kennedy Space
PM Modi thanks Mauritius people and government for warm welcome
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked the people and government of Mauritius for the warmth he received during his two-day visit to the country. PM Modi returned to Delhi on Thursday after concluding his State Visit to Mauritius. He took to social media
Barca and Madrid legends excited to face off in Mumbai
Football legends from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, including Luis Figo, Carles Puyol, Fernando Morientes, and Ricardo Quaresma, are set to bring the magic of one of football’s greatest rivalries to Mumbai in the much-anticipated Legends Faceoff. The match will take place at
India and Mauritius strengthen ties with 8 strategic MoUs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, witnessed the signing of eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday, covering key sectors like crime investigation, maritime traffic monitoring, infrastructure, commerce, capacity building, finance, and the ocean economy. During a joint press
India emerges as a reliable development partner under PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reinforced India’s position as a strong and reliable development partner by supporting infrastructure, healthcare, education, and connectivity projects worldwide. In Mauritius, PM Modi will inaugurate the Civil Service College and an Area Health Centre, both built with Indian