New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Abelardo de la Espriella on his victory in the Colombian presidential elections, expressing confidence in strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister said India deeply values its close friendship with Colombia, noting that the relationship has continued Read More…
Caracas: At least 589 people have been killed and 2,980 others injured after a powerful earthquake struck Venezuela, officials said. Many people are still reported missing, raising fears that the death toll could increase. The Latin American nation was hit by two strong earthquakes in quick succession, causing widespread destruction. The worst damage was reported Read More…
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Old Westbury to collaborate on new academic programmes and research initiatives, with a special focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement was signed by IIT Bombay Director Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who also serves as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed how India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) revolution has made financial services more accessible, affordable, and inclusive while improving the Read More…
Caracas: A powerful earthquake has reportedly caused widespread destruction in Venezuela, with significant damage reported in the capital, Caracas, and the port city of La Guaira. According to initial reports, more than 1,000 people are feared to have lost their lives in the disaster. Following the earthquake, acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a nationwide state Read More…
Tokyo: A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan on Thursday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate Prefecture at a depth of around 50 kilometres. The JMA upgraded the quake’s magnitude from an initial estimate of 6.9 to 7.2. Despite the strong Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and his Prosperity Party on their decisive victory in Ethiopia’s parliamentary elections. In a message posted on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi extended his best wishes to Abiy Ahmed and praised the strong and longstanding relationship between India Read More…
Doha: Twelve Indian nationals were among the 13 people killed in a massive explosion at a factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, officials confirmed on Monday. According to the Indian Embassy in Doha, Qatari authorities have verified that 12 Indian citizens lost their lives in the incident, which occurred on Sunday night. The embassy Read More…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi etched his name further into football history by becoming the highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history during Argentina’s match against Austria. Messi scored in the 38th minute of the game, taking his World Cup tally to 17 goals and surpassing the previous record held by former German striker Miroslav Read More…
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Sunday. Joining thousands of yoga practitioners in the Common Yoga Protocol session, the Prime Minister extended greetings to people across the world and emphasized yoga’s role in promoting health, harmony, and Read More…