International

May 11, 2024 12:14 PM

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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day being observed today

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is being observed today to pay tribute to the millions of volunteers and staff working alongside people in need of protection, assistance, healthcare, social aid, and solidarity. It is observed every year on the 8th of May to honour the humanitarian work and prin...

May 11, 2024 12:15 PM

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UK court rejects the bail plea of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi

A UK court has rejected the bail plea of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, saying he continued to pose a substantial risk of absconding justice. Nirav Modi, who has been in prison in London for over five years, made a new bail application yesterday. Declared a fugitive economic offender in December 2...

May 7, 2024 9:29 PM

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Sheikh Hasina Urges IOM to Secure More Funds for Rohingya Assistance

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to raise more funds from newer sources for assistance of the Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh. She said since the assistance for Rohingyas has declined, the IOM should look for new partners t...

May 11, 2024 12:27 PM

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India Urges Canada to Halt Support for Criminal and Separatist Elements

India has once again called upon Canada to stop providing criminal and secessionist elements a safe haven and political space in the country. In response to media queries regarding a float in the Nagar Kirtan parade in Malton, Canada, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New D...

May 11, 2024 12:29 PM

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Maldives Foreign Minister to Visit India on May 9 for Bilateral Talks

The Foreign Affairs Minister of Maldives, Moosa Zameer will be on an official visit to India on the 9th of May. During his visit to New Delhi, he will meet External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar for discussions on bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. External Affairs Ministry said ...

May 11, 2024 12:30 PM

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Vladimir Putin Sworn in for New Six-Year Term as Russia’s President

Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term as Russia's President today at a ceremony inside the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow.   Already in office for nearly a quarter-century and the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin, Putin’s new term doesn’t expire until 2030, when he wil...

May 11, 2024 12:32 PM

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Sri Lanka Signs 20-Year Power Deal with Adani Green Energy for Wind Stations

Sri Lanka has sealed a 20-year power deal with Adani Green Energy Ltd of India. Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers have approved the project under which two wind power stations will be developed by Adani, marking a crucial step towards sustainable energy solutions. The approval granted last year for A...