‘PM Modi’s vision will fail’: Rahul Gandhi in Berlin, accuses Centre of handing over production to China
Berlin, Dec 23 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India is fundamentally flawed and will fail, while alleging that the country has effectively handed over its production base to China. Delivering a speech at the Hertie School in Berlin, Germany, on the […]
EAM Jaishankar meets Lankan ministers, reiterates India’s full support
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, Labour and Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha and Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe on Tuesday, reiterating India’s full support to the island nation’s recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. “Delighted to […]
Russian State Duma Speaker blames EU, Biden and his supporters for Ukraine conflict
Moscow, Dec 23 (IANS) Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin on Tuesday blamed the European Union (EU), former US President Joe Biden and his supporters for the conflict in Ukraine, local media reported. At the last meeting of the fall session on Tuesday, Vyacheslav Volodin said, “The EU, Biden and his supporters are to blame […]
Sri Lanka: EAM Jaishankar meets Tamil leaders and members of Indian origin Tamil community
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met leaders of the Indian origin Tamil community in Colombo on Tuesday during his visit to the island nation. “Met in Colombo the leaders of the Indian Origin Tamil community. They shared their assessment of the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Highlighted our proposed reconstruction […]
ICG ship Sarthak hosts Saudi officials, reaffirms growing momentum in maritime ties
Riyadh, Dec 23 (IANS) Highlighting the growing maritime ties between India and Saudi Arabia, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh hosted an onboard reception for Saudi officials from the Royal Navy, Border Guards and Port Authorities, along with the Indian community on Tuesday. “In the spirit of friendship! An […]
South Korea urges peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand clashes
Seoul, Dec 23 (IANS) South Korea on Tuesday urged Cambodia and Thailand to hold talks to resolve escalating border clashes, welcoming efforts by neighbouring countries to ease tensions. “We appreciate ASEAN’s efforts to de-escalate tensions and seek a peaceful resolution to the situation,” South Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson Park Il said in a commentary. “The […]
‘G20’ named word of 2025 in South Africa
Johannesburg, Dec 23 (IANS) The term “G20” was the most frequently used word in South Africa in 2025, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) said on Tuesday. PanSALB – an organisation mandated to promote multilingualism, develop and preserve South Africa’s 12 official languages, and protect language rights – said it worked with a media […]
Brazilian President Lula could visit India next month, sources say
Brasilia/New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, could visit India early next year, top sources indicated to IANS on Tuesday. The visit, which could materialise at the end of January or early February 2026, is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Brazil. It is expected that India […]
Cyclone Ditwah affected 374,000 workers across Sri Lanka: ILO
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) Around 374,000 Sri Lankan workers are located in areas affected by floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, a preliminary employment assessment released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Tuesday. The ILO said potential earnings losses in the affected districts could reach about 48 million US dollars per month. […]
CISF hosts study programme for Nepal Armed Police Force officers in Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday organized a comprehensive study and interaction programme for 19 visiting officers of the Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) at its headquarters in the national capital, aimed at strengthening professional cooperation and bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries. The visiting delegation, comprising […]
