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PM discusses Ukraine with Nordic leaders, meets Macron in Paris
Underlining the “shared values of freedom and democracy and rules-based order” with Nordic countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation in Ukraine with the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Iceland…
Israel demands apology after Russia says Hitler had Jewish roots
Israel lambasted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday for claiming that Adolf Hitler had Jewish origins, saying it was an “unforgivable” falsehood that debased the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust.
In a signal of sharply…
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…
UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda stokes anger and dread
Nearly every day, Kamal Mohamad calls home to his parents in Iraq from the converted military barracks on the outskirts of Folkestone, a coastal town in Kent, southeastern England, where he is awaiting a decision on his asylum claim.
“My…
No winner in this war, serious impact on developing and poor countries: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi, who did not name Russia in his statement, said “there will be no winning party in this war, everyone will suffer”
Rousing welcome to PM Modi from Indian diaspora in Berlin
https://twitter.com/i/status/1521011942672019456 Berlin/New Delhi, May 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from members of the Indian diaspora on his arrival in Berlin on Monday. Though the PM landed early in the…
Rocket attack reported at oil refinery in Iraq’s Kurdistan, fire erupts
Baghdad, May 2: An oil refinery in Iraq's Kurdistan Region came under rocket fire on Sunday night, Sky News Arabia reports. The attack caused a fire at the oil refinery, located in Erbil Governorate, close to the administrative border…
Ranil Wickremesinghe: Re-establish relations with India, other nations
Colombo, May 1: Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremeisnghe on Sunday said the nation's priority is to re-establish relationships with India, China, US and other nations to seek their support and overcome the ongoing issues,…
New Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande: Ready to face every challenge
New Delhi, May 1: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Sunday said the Indian Army will face every challenge that comes its way together with the sister services and that ensuring high standards of operational preparedness would be his…
Gen Manoj Pande takes over as Army chief
New Delhi, April 30: General Manoj Pande on Saturday took over as the 29th chief of the Indian Army as Gen M.M. Naravane completed his tenure. Gen Pande was the Vice Chief of the Army. He is the first officer from the Corps of Engineers…
Beyond The Ukraine War Horizon: A wake-up call !
WAR SCAN: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to the most important clash in decades between Moscow and the West. Russia started invasion of Ukraine on 24th of Feb 2022 thinking of creating shock and awe by its rapid advance through Air,…
Raisina Dialogue initiates policy convergence on current global affairs
New Delhi, April 25: India's premier foreign policy dialogue, the Raisina Dialogue, began on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the three-day conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, with the keynote address…
Indian Army wins Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial Tournament
Chandigarh, April 23: Indian Army hockey team on Saturday won the third edition of the Air Force's Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament here after beating Indian Air Force by 7-6 in a thrilling tie-break. The scores were tied at…
Fresh influx of 18 Sri Lankan Tamils adds to refugee camp in TN
Rameswaram, April 22: In a fresh influx from Sri Lanka, which is battling the worst-ever economic crisis and crippling inflation, 18 more ethnic Tamils, including seven children, and a pregnant woman arrived near Rameswaram in two…
Israel carries out airstrikes on military facilities in Gaza Strip
Gaza, April 21: The Israeli Air Force has struck several military facilities of the Palestinian groups in the
Gaza Strip, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the site. "The Israeli Air Force have carried out airstrikes on…
US to skip G20 meetings during Russian presence
Washington, April 21: The White House supports Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's decision not to participate in a recent G20 meeting once Russian officials began speaking, spokesperson Jen Psaki said on Wednesday. “The President and…
Kabul explosions leave over 20 dead
Kabul, April 19: The death toll from explosions in western Kabul has exceeded 20, the 1TV News broadcaster reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Earlier in the day, a local source told Sputnik that an explosion occurred at the Abdul…
Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif’s new 37-member cabinet takes oath
Islamabad, April 19: After much anticipation and delays, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's new cabinet was sworn in at an oath-taking ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday, Geo News reported. Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjarani…
Lt Gen Manoj Pande appointed as Army Chief
New Delhi, April 18: Lt Gen Manoj Pande on Monday was appointed as the new Army Chief. Pande, who has been holding the position of Vice Chief of the Army so far, will take over from Gen MM Naravane who is set to retire by the end of…
BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul: Situation in Bangladesh worse than 1971
Dhaka, April 18: Highlighting the helplessness of family members of the missing persons, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday expressed concern over the current situation in Bangladesh, calling it "worse than…
