World
PM Modi to visit Kyiv in August, his first since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022

PM Modi to visit Kyiv in August, his first since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022

27-07-2024  comments

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Kyiv in August, his first visit since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 24, 2022, sources said. 

July saw high-level exchanges between the two nations with External Affairs…

Over 200 affected after dam burst in Russia

Over 200 affected after dam burst in Russia

27-07-2024  comments

Moscow (IANS) About 200 people have found themselves in a flood zone near Karabash in Russia's west-central region of Chelyabinsk following a dam burst at the Kialimskoye Reservoir, local authorities said. 

"Water broke through the dam…

US senator moves bill to help India take on China

US senator moves bill to help India take on China

26-07-2024  comments

Washington (IANS) US Republican senator Marco Rubio on Thursday said he has introduced a bill -- US-India Defense Cooperation Act -- to enhance the strategic diplomatic, economic, and military relationship with New Delhi to counter China. 

“Communist…

Philippines races to contain oil spill from sunken tanker

Philippines races to contain oil spill from sunken tanker

25-07-2024  comments

Manila (IANS) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other volunteers have rushed to contain a large oil spill from a sunken tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel in Manila Bay on Thursday. 

The MT Terra Nova, the tanker flying…

NORAD intercepts bombers from China, Russia off Alaskan coast

NORAD intercepts bombers from China, Russia off Alaskan coast

25-07-2024  comments

Washington (IANS) The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has said that it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Chinese and Russian bombers off the coast of Alaska from China and Russia.
 

NORAD said that it detected and…

18 killed as plane crashes in Nepal

18 killed as plane crashes in Nepal

24-07-2024  comments

Kathmandu (IANS) Eighteen people were killed after a plane crashed during take-off at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, local media reported. 

The incident occurred around 11 a.m. when the Pokhara-bound plane…

Union Budget 2024-25 earmarks Rs 4,883 crore as aid to neighbouring countries

Union Budget 2024-25 earmarks Rs 4,883 crore as aid to neighbouring countries

23-07-2024  comments

New Delhi (IANS) India has allocated Rs 4,883 crore as aid to foreign countries in the Union budget tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Tuesday. 

This year's allocation marks a decrease from Rs 5,408.37 crore…

Iran urges Europe to adopt independent approach for improving bilateral ties

Iran urges Europe to adopt independent approach for improving bilateral ties

23-07-2024  comments

Tehran (IANS) Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that should Europe adopt an independent approach to its foreign policy, its relations with Tehran would improve.
 

He made the remarks on Monday at a weekly press…

Iran hosts joint naval drill in Caspian Sea

Iran hosts joint naval drill in Caspian Sea

22-07-2024  comments

Tehran (IANS) A joint naval drill kicked off on Monday in the Caspian Sea to ensure shipping security and safety in the region, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported. 

The exercise, codenamed 2024 Hybrid Maritime Search, Rescue and…

African Union calls for continental integration in mid-year coordination meeting

African Union calls for continental integration in mid-year coordination meeting

22-07-2024  comments

Accra (IANS) The African Union (AU) opened its sixth mid-year coordination meeting in Accra, the capital of Ghana, calling for peace and solidarity in the continent. 

The meeting on the theme of 'Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century'…

Follow Us
Read Reporter Post ePaper
--Advertisement--