PM Modi embarks on three-day visit to Poland, Ukraine
New Delhi, Aug 21 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to Poland and Ukraine to lay the foundation for stronger bilateral ties with the two nations. He will first arrive in Poland on Wednesday, marking the first visit
US ready for new chapter with Kamala Harris, says Obama
New Delhi, Aug 21 – Former US President Obama said the US is ready for a new chapter with Kamala Harris in the lead role. He said this while addressing the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The four-day event began on Tuesday. “The
Nine MoUs signed as India and Malaysia elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Elevating India-Malaysia relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on Tuesday which culminated in the signing of nine Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), ranging from
BBL: Warner signs two-year deal with Sydney Thunder; Smith to play for Sixers
Sydney, Aug 20 – David Warner is set to be a full-time presence in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time in his career after signing a new two-year contract with Sydney Thunder while Steven Smith would continue to grace the
‘Happy for the effort I had all week’: Tiafoe after losing Cincinnati final to Sinner
Cincinnati (USA), Aug 20 – Despite falling short against World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Cincinnati Open final, Frances Tiafoe walked away with his head held high, thrilled with his deep run in the ATP Masters 1000 event. For Tiafoe, reaching his
1st supermoon of 2024 ‘looks amazing’, says Elon Musk
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday called the first Supermoon of 2024, ‘amazing’ to see. From Monday to Wednesday, stargazers can witness a “full moon that is both a supermoon and a blue moon”, said NASA in a post
Musk willing to serve Trump if he wins, to lead ‘department of government efficiency’
San Francisco, Aug 20 – Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday said he is willing to serve the country after the US presidential candidate Donald Trump stated that he will consider the tech billionaire for a cabinet role or an advisory
India, Japan to hold 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial meeting today
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defence Minister Minoru Kihara, who arrived in New Delhi on Monday, will hold the third round of India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial meeting with their Indian counterparts on Tuesday. The meeting
Netanyahu accepts US proposal on hostage deal; Blinken calls on Hamas to do same
Jerusalem, Aug 20 – Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to the American ‘bridging proposal’ on the release of hostages after a three-hour meeting with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jerusalem. “The Prime Minister reiterated Israel’s commitment to the
Czech Republic, Slovakia agree on cooperation in medicines policy
Prague, Aug 17 – Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Valek and his Slovak counterpart Zuzana Dolinkova signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in medicines policy and medical devices. The two countries on Friday agreed to collaborate on facilitating the faster entry of
Results of Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha not in line with Biden’s proposal: Hamas source
Gaza, Aug 17 – The results of the Gaza peace negotiations between Israel and the US, Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Doha are not in line with US President Joe Biden’s proposal presented to Hamas in July, said a Hamas source. “Any agreement
PM Modi gives clarion call for Global South to unite amid challenges in new world order
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave a clarion call for the countries of the Global South “to unite, stand together in one voice, and become each other’s strength as this was the need of the hour” at
UN human rights team to visit Dhaka to discuss probe; report says Hindus attacked
United Nations, Aug 17 – A human rights team from the world organisation will visit Dhaka next week to discuss with the interim government investigations into the human rights violations during the recent unrest in Bangladesh, according to a UN Spokesperson. The High
Hindus in Bangladesh demand justice amid increasing violence and threats
The Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajot (BJHM), a coalition of 23 Hindu organizations, announced on Tuesday that 278 Hindu families have experienced severe violence and vandalism in 48 districts since Sheikh Hasina stepped down as Prime Minister on August 5. In a press conference
Putin praises India’s success and strategic partnership inIndependence Day messages
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India’s “widely-recognized track record of success” in a message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India’s Independence Day. He emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between Russia and India. Putin
Blinken hails US-India partnership on Independence Day, emphasizes deepening ties
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his congratulations to India on its 78th Independence Day, underscoring the strengthened bilateral cooperation between the United States and India in a statement released on Thursday. “On this significant day, we honor the rich and diverse
Iraq postpones setting date for US-led coalition departure
Baghdad, Aug 16 – Iraq has delayed the announcement of an end date for the US-led coalition’s mission in the country, citing recent regional developments. The Iraqi foreign ministry on Thursday said there are no US combat forces in Iraq, only advisors operating
Czech Health Ministry recommends vaccination against mpox
Prague, Aug 16 – The Czech Ministry of Health and the State Health Institute (SZU) issued a statement, recommending people vaccinate and take preventive measures against mpox if travelling to areas where mpox is currently reported. The mpox disease, formerly known as monkeypox,
Deadly floods kill over 50 in northern Chad
Yaounde, Aug 16 – At least 54 people have been killed due to flooding following continuous rainfall in Chad’s northern province of Tibesti, authorities and local media informed. The rainfall, which started last Friday and continued to Wednesday, destroyed properties, Mahamat Tochi Chidi,
Qatar talks crucial step towards Gaza ceasefire: Palestinian official
Ramallah, Aug 16 – The ceasefire talks held in Qatar will be a significant step towards ending the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian official said. “What is happening today in Qatar represents a real starting point for ending the suffering