Germany Will Not Reach Defence Spending Target of 3.5% in 2029

November 20, 2025 7:00 AM

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Germany Will Not Reach Defence Spending Target of 3.5% in 2029

Germany will not achieve its own 3.5 per cent defence spending target by 2029. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said that the country ramps up spending in the wake of Russia's war with Ukraine. Germany's defence spending will only be 3.05 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) that year. A NATO su...

PM Modi To Attend 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit In Johannesburg, South Africa

November 20, 2025 6:25 AM

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PM Modi To Attend 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit In Johannesburg, South Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 21st to 23rd to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit. This will be the fourth consecutive G20 Summit held in the Global South.   The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that at the Summit, the Prime Minis...

56th International Film Festival of India To Begin Today

November 20, 2025 6:17 AM

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56th International Film Festival of India To Begin Today

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025)  is all set to begin in Goa today. The remarkable event promises to be a grand celebration of global cinema. Over 240 films from 81 countries will be screened during the nine-day mega event.     Japan is featured as the ‘Country of Focus’. Go...

Minister Amit Shah Highlights NCDC’s Role in Empowering Cooperatives

November 19, 2025 10:31 PM

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Minister Amit Shah Highlights NCDC’s Role in Empowering Cooperatives

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has said that National Cooperative Development Corporation-NCDC has emerged as a strong medium for empowering cooperatives and providing them financial assistance. The Minister made these remarks while addressing the 92nd General Council meeting of the NCDC in Ne...

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Arrives in New Delhi

November 19, 2025 10:29 PM

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Arrives in New Delhi

Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia, Penny Wong reached New Delhi this evening on a visit to India. She will co-chair the 16th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar tomorrow. The visit offers an opportunity to build on the various facets of India-Aust...

NITI Aayog Releases Report on Water Budgeting for Aspiration Blocks

November 19, 2025 10:28 PM

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NITI Aayog Releases Report on Water Budgeting for Aspiration Blocks

NITI Aayog today released a report on Water Budgeting in Aspiration Blocks to enhance local water security.The report marks a a significant effort to take forward local water budgeting for effective water management. In a statement, NITI Aayog said that Water Budgeting is a structured approach for e...

PM Modi to Attend 20th G20 Summit in South Africa

November 19, 2025 10:26 PM

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PM Modi to Attend 20th G20 Summit in South Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Johannesburg, South Africa from 21st to 23rd of November to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit. This will be the fourth consecutive G20 Summit held in the Global South. External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that at the Summit, Prime Minister wil...

Nepal NHRC Warns Against Speeches Threatening Peace

November 19, 2025 9:39 PM

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Nepal NHRC Warns Against Speeches Threatening Peace

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal has urged not to make public speeches that jeopardize peace and security. The government, political parties, campaigners and the general public are made aware of it. Issuing a press statement NHRC urged all sides to be cautious on the free express...

Sri Lanka Sees Opportunities in Religious Tourism with India

November 19, 2025 9:36 PM

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Sri Lanka Sees Opportunities in Religious Tourism with India

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has said that there is significant opportunity in religious tourism between India and Sri Lanka including Buddhist circuit and Ramayana trail. He made the remarks at an event to strengthen tourism between the two countries. The event focused on pos...