Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Penny Wong and held discussions on further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed cooperation in key sectors including defence, trade, technology and supply chain resilience. They also reviewed the growing bilateral ties between India and Australia. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working Read More…
At least 24 people are feared dead and several others injured after a powerful explosion struck a shuttle train in Balochistan on Sunday, officials said. The blast occurred near Chaman Phatak in Quetta while the train was travelling from Quetta Cantonment to the city railway station. The banned militant outfit Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility Read More…
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has also declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security. Following the developments, the Government of India advised Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a mining accident in Shanxi Province. In a message posted on X, Modi conveyed condolences on behalf of the people of India to Xi Jinping and the people of China. The prime minister said he was saddened by the tragedy Read More…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday, marking the beginning of his four-day diplomatic visit to India. The visit holds political and historical significance, as it marks the first visit by a US Secretary of State to the eastern metropolis in nearly 14 years.Rubio’s arrival comes at a politically significant Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday received Nikos Christodoulides at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in his honour. Welcoming the Cypriot president and his delegation, Murmu said India and Cyprus share close ties built on trust and goodwill. She noted that bilateral relations have now been elevated to a Strategic Partnership. The president highlighted growing Read More…
Mental disorders have become the leading cause of disability globally, surpassing cardiovascular diseases, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The study, conducted by researchers from The University of Queensland, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research and University of Washington, found that nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living Read More…
Ahead of his first official visit to India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is prepared to expand energy exports to India and described the country as a “great partner.” Speaking to reporters in Miami before departing for Sweden and India, Rubio said the US was willing to sell as much Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for India after completing his five-nation tour covering the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. Italy was the final stop of the Prime Minister’s visit, during which India and Italy agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of a “Special Strategic Partnership” following talks Read More…
By M. A. Sudheer Babu, Pattambi Honey bees are among the most socially organised insects on Earth and play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. They are among the most efficient pollinators of agricultural crops and wild plant species. Recognising their importance in ensuring global food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, the United Nations Read More…