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UN lists Pakistan among 23 drought-hit countries
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan is among 23 countries in the world facing the bleak prospects of drought over the past two years, according to a UN report.
The report released by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification ahead…
Jill Biden’s secret Ukraine trip
Jill Biden, the first lady, traveled to western Ukraine in an unannounced trip Sunday, the latest show of support from the United States, which in recent weeks has significantly increased military aid for Ukraine and sent others close to…
Rajnath Singh to IAF: Transform into an Aerospace Force
New Delhi, May 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday exhorted the IAF to transform itself into an Aerospace Force keeping in mind India's adversaries who are "taking steps towards the military usage of space." "It is our duty as…
With spate of attacks, Islamic State group begins bloody new chapter in Afghanistan
The first blast ripped through a school in Kabul, the Afghan capital, killing high school students. Days later, explosions destroyed two mosques and a minibus in the north of the country. The following week, three more explosions targeted…
Piyush Goyal: India to witness another good year of exports
Mumbai, April 15: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India's exports touched USD 9 billion in the first week of April this year despite the ongoing disruptions arising due to geopolitical…
THE CHINESE DEBT TRAPS; neo-colonist’s strategy
“There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country: One is by the sword; the other is by debt." John Adams (2nd U.S. President)
Trump attacks Biden admin, tags US at ‘catastrophic low point’
Washington, April 3: The former US President Donald Trump told his supporters in Michigan, blaming US President Joe Biden for America's "decline." "Historians will record this period of American history as a catastrophic low point and a…
America’s hard talk needs strategic churning through fluid international affairs
US warning: 'What if China breaches LAC again, will Russia come to help?'
India slams OIC invite to Hurriyat Conf.
New Delhi, March 17 : India on Thursday slammed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for inviting the Hurriyat Conference for its upcoming meet in Islamabad, saying it does not expect the OIC to encourage actors engaged…
India at the UN: Why elevate one religiophobia to the exclusion of others
United Nations/New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) India has pointed out that while it condemns antisemitism, Christiano-phobia and Islamophobia, there is clear evidence of the growth of religio-phobias affecting followers of non-Abrahamic…
A Letter to the President’ to be screened at IFFK (Kerala)
Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 (UNI) A slew of hard-hitting films will be screened as part of the Jury Films category at the 26th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2022) to be held in Thiruvananthapuram from March 18 to 25. One…
India calls for close cooperation to tackle trafficking, Colombo Security Conclave
Male/New Delhi, March 9 (UNI) India on Wednesday called for setting up of a joint working group involving stakeholders from member countries of the Colombo Security Conclave and its observer nations on tackling trafficking and transnational…
UN helps transfer 10,000 Ton wheat to Afghanistan thru’ Pak
With dispatch of 10,000 MT of Indian wheat to Afghanistan thru Wagah-Attari Border today morning, India's long-term policy of offering humanitarian aid on priority and keeping bilateral conflicts aside is re-established. Pakistan had been…
India offers credit line, trade cooperation with Iran
Munich/New Delhi, Feb 20 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed on India's readiness to open a credit line for economic and trade cooperation with Iran, during his talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir…
Afghan origin Hindus, Sikhs call on PM, thank him for support
New Delhi, Feb 19: A delegation of Afghan origin Hindus and Sikhs called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to thank him and the government for its continued support to the people of Afghanistan and for the evacuation efforts…
PM Modi meets prominent Sikh leaders
New Delhi, Feb 18: Ahead of crucial Punjab Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met prominent Sikh leaders from across the country at his official residence 7 Lok Kalyan Marg here. The delegation thanked the…
Top Afghan diplomat accuses US of breaking Doha promises
Kabul, Feb 15 (Sputnik) The acting Afghan foreign minister has accused the United States in an interview with Sputnik of not following through on the commitments it made during Doha talks. "No, the United States has not taken action in…
Army Chief: Events on unsettled borders are trailers of future conflict
New Delhi, Feb 3 (UNI) Events being played along India's "unsettled borders" are trailers of a future conflict, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Thursday, adding "It is for us to visualise the battlefield contours of tomorrow, based…
Afghanistan figures in EAM’s talks with Qatar, Kuwait FMs
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke with his counterparts from Kuwait and Qatar, during which he discussed bilateral relations as well as exchanged views on the region, especially Afghanistan.…
Norway to host Taliban delegation for Aid talks
New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Norway will be hosting Taliban representatives for talks in Oslo from January 23 to January 25, a statement issued by Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.
"A Taliban delegation will visit the…
