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August 16, 2025 8:56 PM August 16, 2025 8:56 PM

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EAM Jaishankar receives call from UK Foreign secretary David Lammy

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today received a call from the Foreign Secretary of the UK, David Lammy.   In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said the discussions covered the recent Ukraine developments and other issues.

August 16, 2025 8:53 PM August 16, 2025 8:53 PM

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PM Modi thanks Israeli and Ukrainian Presidents for Independence day wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President  Volodymyr Zelenskyy for their wishes on India's 79th Independence Day.   In a social media post, Mr Modi wished that the friendship between India and Israel continue to flourish, and bot...

August 16, 2025 8:13 PM August 16, 2025 8:13 PM

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Heads Back to India after historic ISS mission

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station, ISS, is on his way back to India after completing a successful 18-day mission aboard the orbiting laboratory. He was in the US for rehabilitation, post his successful space mission. He is expected to reach th...

August 16, 2025 4:41 PM August 16, 2025 4:41 PM

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Embark on two-Day official visit to Nepal

Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri will be on an official visit to Nepal from 17-18 August 2025 at the invitation of the Foreign Secretary of Nepal, Amrit Bahadur Rai. This visit is happening ahead of the expected visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to India in September. This Secretary-...

August 16, 2025 4:05 PM August 16, 2025 4:05 PM

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit India for Two-Day Trip

Chinese Foreign Minister and Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi, will be on a two-day visit to India from Monday. He is visiting India at the invitation of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.   During the visit, the Chinese Foreign Minister will hold the 24th rou...

August 16, 2025 2:04 PM August 16, 2025 2:04 PM

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PM Modi Extends Greetings on Parsi New Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings and good wishes to the citizens on the commencement of the Parsi New Year. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that the country is proud of the enduring contributions of Parsis to the nation. Mr. Modi also hoped that the year brings h...

August 16, 2025 2:02 PM August 16, 2025 2:02 PM

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EAM Jaishankar Thanks South Korea for Condemning Pahalgam Terror Attack

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has expressed his gratitude to his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, for South Korea's condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which took place in April this year.   In his opening remarks at a meeting with Mr Hyun in New Delhi today, Dr. Jaishan...

August 16, 2025 1:57 PM August 16, 2025 1:57 PM

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IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rainfall in Mumbai, Konkan, Goa, and Gujarat

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Konkan and Goa during the next two days.   Speaking exclusively to Akashvani News, senior IMD scientist Dr. R K Jenamni said that red alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for Mumbai, Konkan, G...

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President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, and Babbling Brook

President Droupadi Murmu today inaugurated Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, and Babbling Brook in the President’s Estate.   In a social media post, President Murmu informed that the Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, and Babbling Brook are now part of the Udyan. Plumeria Garden exhibits grass mounds and c...