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October 25, 2024 11:31 AM

India hands over first tranche of humanitarian assistance to Lebanon

India's Ambassador to Lebanon, Noor Rahman Sheikh, on Thursday, handed over the first tranche of humanitarian assistance sent by India to Lebanon. Lebanon's Health Minister Firas Abiad received the consignment of medicines. Indian Embassy in Lebanon expressed India's commitment to strengthening clos...

October 24, 2024 9:56 AM

PM Modi salutes “Himveers” as ITBP celebrates 63rd Raising Day

As Indo-Tibetan Border Police celebrates 63rd Raising Day on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to ITBP 'Himveers' and their families. He added that the Force stands tall as a symbol of valour and dedication. "Raising Day greetings to ITBP Himveers and their families. This Fo...

October 23, 2024 11:17 PM

Main points from the BRICS declaration

Below are the key points from the Kazan declaration issued by the BRICS group after a summit in Russia. ON UKRAINE: "We emphasize that all states should act consistently with the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interrelation. We note with appreciation relevant propo...

October 23, 2024 1:13 PM

India, Pakistan agree on extending validity of Kartarpur corridor agreement

India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the validity of the agreement on the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for a period of five years, the Ministry of Extrernal Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday. The agreement, signed between the two countries on October 24, 2019, facilitates the visit of pilg...

October 23, 2024 12:42 PM

Odisha sets up relief centers, evacuation plans as Cyclone Dana approaches

The Odisha government has set up 5,000 relief centers and prepared evacuation plans for 10 lakh people as Cyclone Dana heads toward the eastern coast, officials said. Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall in the early hours of October 25. between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapara and Bhadrak or Balaso...

October 22, 2024 1:54 PM

BRICS 2024: India at the helm of multilateral cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan marks a significant milestone—his tenth overseas visit during his third term and his second journey to Russia. Notably, eight of these trips have focused on Eastern and Central European nations and East Asia, while the oth...

October 22, 2024 8:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Russia to attend BRICS Summit in Kazan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for his two-day visit to Russia to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan. The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan is being held under the chairmanship of Russia from October 22-24. During his visit, PM Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his count...

October 21, 2024 8:30 PM

World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks

The world in 2022 reached its most ambitious deal ever to halt the destruction of nature by decade's end. Two years later, countries are already behind on meeting their goals. As nearly 200 nations meet on Monday for a two-week U.N. biodiversity summit, COP16, in Cali, Colombia, they will be under...