India and France must work together to stabilise global politics: S Jaishankar

January 8, 2026 9:56 AM

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India and France must work together to stabilise global politics: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India and France must work together to stabilise global politics as the world is witnessing a fractious geopolitical environment. Dr Jaishankar made the remarks during a meeting with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris yesterday. Exte...

US withdraws from over 60 global organizations, including several UN bodies and International Solar Alliance
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

January 8, 2026 2:27 PM

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US withdraws from over 60 global organizations, including several UN bodies and International Solar Alliance

The United States has withdrawn from over 60 international organisations, including UN bodies and the India-France-led International Solar Alliance. US President Donald Trump signed the memorandum yesterday titled Withdrawing the United States from International Organisations, Conventions, and Treat...

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment exports slowed across most major markets

January 8, 2026 9:15 AM

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Bangladesh’s ready-made garment exports slowed across most major markets

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports slowed across most major markets in the first half (July-December) of FY2025-26, weighed down by domestic political instability, law and order challenges and an unfavourable global economic environment. Export Promotion Bureau data showed that RMG export...

Twin mountain gorillas born in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

January 8, 2026 8:57 AM

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Twin mountain gorillas born in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

A pair of twin mountain gorillas has been born in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - in what it described as a major event for the endangered subspecies. The community trackers, who discovered 22-year-old Mafuko hugging her newborns today, said the mother and her two baby sons all appeared t...

India’s Reform Express continues to gain momentum, as country’s real GDP estimated to grow at 7.4% in current fiscal: PM
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 9: (RUSSIA OUT) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the Grand Kremlin Palace, on July 9, 2024 in Moscow, Russia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is having a two-day visit to Moscow. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

January 8, 2026 8:51 AM

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India’s Reform Express continues to gain momentum, as country’s real GDP estimated to grow at 7.4% in current fiscal: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s 'Reform Express' continues to gain momentum, as the country's GDP is estimated to grow at 7.4% during current fiscal year, compared to 6.5% during the last financial year. Reacting to the figures, Prime Minister said that the growth outlook is being...

Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027

January 8, 2026 8:49 AM

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Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027

The Centre has issued the notification for the first phase of the Census of India 2027. House listing operations will be conducted between 1st April and 30 September this year across all States and Union Territories, during a 30-day period specified by each State/UT. The notification issued by the H...

Pattali Makkal Katchi joins NDA, ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections

January 8, 2026 8:47 AM

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Pattali Makkal Katchi joins NDA, ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections

In Tamil Nadu, Pattali Makkal Katchi has joined the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami announced the inclusion of the PMK in the NDA at a press briefing in Chennai, alongside PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss. Mr Palaniswa...