Kiren Rijiju holds series of bilateral talks on sidelines of NAM Summit in Belgrade

September 2, 2026 3:09 PM

Kiren Rijiju holds series of bilateral talks on sidelines of NAM Summit in Belgrade

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju held a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from several nations on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Belgrade. The discussions were focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding engagement in key sectors. Rijiju met with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed A. M. Elkhereiji, as the two leaders discussed ways to deepen the close and longstanding partnership between India and Saudi...

Kiren Rijiju meets Serbian PM Macut, Foreign Minister Duric; discusses strengthening India-Serbia ties

September 1, 2026 11:18 AM

Kiren Rijiju meets Serbian PM Macut, Foreign Minister Duric; discusses strengthening India-Serbia ties

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju met Serbian Prime Minister Duro Macut and Foreign Minister Marko Duric in Belgrade on Monday, holding discussions on further strengthening the longstanding and close ties between India and Serbia. “Called on H.E. Đuro Macut, Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade. Exchanged warm greetings & views on further strengthening the close & enduring ties between India & Serbi...

Millions sweltering under extreme heat worldwide as summer arrives

June 20, 2024 6:33 PM

Millions sweltering under extreme heat worldwide as summer arrives

Dangerous heatwaves are scorching cities on four continents as the Northern Hemisphere marks the first day of summer, a sign that climate change may again bring about record-breaking heat that could surpass last summer as the warmest in 2,000 years. Countries around the Mediterranean have endured another week of blistering high temperatures that have contributed to forest fires from Portugal to Greece and along the northern coast of Africa in Algeria, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and ...