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March 8, 2025 3:52 PM

Sri Lankan President, IMF Chief Discuss Economic Reforms & Debt Recovery

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a virtual meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva yesterday, reaffirming the island nation’s commitment to economic reforms under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).   As Sri Lanka reaches the halfway mark of its 48-month EFF arra...

March 8, 2025 12:42 PM

EAM S Jaishankar inaugurates Indian Consulate at Belfast in Northern Ireland

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar inaugurated the Indian Consulate at Belfast in Northern Ireland last night. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jaishankar said, the Consulate will serve the needs of the Indian community. He added that the Consulate in Belfast will explore further bilateral coop...

March 8, 2025 9:31 AM

India, Singapore hold 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Singapore

India and Singapore held the 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Singapore yesterday. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (East) in Ministry of External Affairs, Jaideep Muzumdar. The Singapore side was headed by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Luke Goh. The co-cha...

March 7, 2025 8:52 PM

India-Ireland agree to  increase trade, investment and technology linkages

    External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today met his Ireland counterpart Simon Harris in Dublin. Both Ministers discussed India-Ireland bilateral cooperation, including a new Action Plan to reinvigorate ties. They agreed to set up a Joint Economic Commission to increase trade, investment ...

March 7, 2025 8:35 PM

India signs contract with Russian firm to supply engines for T-72 Tanks

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Rosoboronexport of Russia worth 248 million US dollars for the procurement of 1000 HP engines for T-72 tanks. According to the Ministry of Defence, the deal also includes the transfer of technology from Rosoboronexport to Armoured Vehicles Nigam L...

March 7, 2025 7:08 PM

Australia gears up for Alfred’s landfall over Brisbane

Ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall over Brisbane tomorrow, authorities in Australia have ordered evacuation of thousands of people. The storm has brought heavy rain, huge waves and strong winds that cut off power, swamped beaches and shut airports. The weather system is expected to h...

March 7, 2025 4:38 PM

Dubai Ramadan: Midfa al iftar signals to break daily fast

    The holy month of Ramadan is once again being marked by the distinctive boom of ceremonial cannons echoing across Dubai at sunset. This tradition, known locally as "midfa al iftar," signals to Muslims throughout the city that it's time to break their daily fast. Ramadan, the ninth month in ...

March 7, 2025 1:56 PM

Over 70 killed in clashes between Syrian security forces & Assad loyalists

In Syria, more than 70 people including 16 security personnel were killed and dozens were wounded in violent clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to deposed ruler Bashar al-Assad in the coastal province of Latakia today. The violence erupted in Jableh, a town in Latakia province...

March 7, 2025 1:49 PM

Trump signs executive order establishing US strategic bitcoin reserve

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the country's strategic bitcoin reserve yesterday. President Trump's order came a day before hosting a crypto summit at the White House.   The Treasury Department will set up an office to administer the reserve, which will be ca...

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