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FM Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the Europe Day celebrations in New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the 16th India-EU Summit held at New Delhi in January this year has given a decisive new momentum to the Strategic partnership between them, taking it to a newer level. The Minister was addressing the Europe Day celebrations in New Delhi yesterday. Ms Si...

May 9, 2026 10:53 AM

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Chile Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna to commence visit to India today

Chile's Foreign Minister, Francisco Perez Mackenna will pay a state visit to India from 9th to 15th May.   Mackenna will attend a programme in Delhi tomorrow. He will attend business events organised by Forum of Indian Food Importers and ASSOCHAM on Monday.    On Tuesday, he will hold talks with Piy...

May 9, 2026 10:09 AM

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Passenger ferry operating between India & Sri Lanka rescued after engine failure

A passenger ferry operating between Kankesanthurai in northern Sri Lanka and Nagapattinam in India was stranded at sea for several hours on Friday night after suffering an engine failure. According to media reports, the ferry had departed Kankesanthurai at around 2.30 p.m. and was scheduled to reach...

May 9, 2026 8:24 AM

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Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani appointed new Chief of Defence Staff

The Government has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).   Ministry of Defence said that Lt Gen Subramani will also serve as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders.   He...