National Defence College delegation calls on Indian Ambassador in Moscow

Moscow, June 12 (IANS) The visiting Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation called on Ambassador of India to Russia on Friday during their ongoing ‘Foreign Country Study Tour’. “Ambassador Vinay Kumar interacted with the delegation of the National Defence College, India who are in Russia on a Foreign Country Study Tour,” the Embassy of India […]
Nepal: Eight die, 16 injured in bus accident

Kathamandu, June 12 (IANS) At least eight people have died after a passenger bus plunged off the road in the Buchchakot area of Nepal’s central Kavrepalanchok district along the B P Highway, a senior official of the District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchok, said. Gopal Kumar Adhikari, Chief District Officer of Kavrepalanchok, told IANS that at least […]
India offers condolences to Thailand over death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha

Bangkok, June 12 (IANS) India on Friday offered condolences on the passing of Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita, who died at the age of 47 years after remaining hospitalised since 2022. “The Embassy of India in Bangkok extends its deepest condolences on the sad passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita. […]
Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal to visit China starting Sunday

Kathmandu, June 12 (IANS) Just a week after returning from India, Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is now set to pay an official visit to China from June 14 to 17, the two countries announced on Friday. The foreign ministries of both countries said in separate statements that Khanal will undertake the four-day visit to […]
India organises mango festival in Frankfurt

Berlin, June 12 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Germany’s Frankfurt organised a mango festival on Friday, offering a unique taste of India’s agricultural heritage. “Celebrating India’s Mango Heritage in Frankfurt, the Consulate General of India organised a vibrant Mango Festival at Taj Hessischer Hof in Frankfurt, bringing together over 80 guests, including diplomatic […]
Iran-US memorandum ‘has never been closer’: Iranian FM

Tehran, June 12 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said that Tehran is very close to finalising a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) amid the ongoing negotiations with the US. “The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalisation, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content,” Aragachi wrote […]
India and Kenya discuss partnerships, investments in various sectors

Nairobi, June 12 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Kenya and Governor of Uasin Gishu County on Friday discussed opportunities for cooperation during the former’s visit to Eldoret “High Commissioner called on the Hon’ble Governor of Uasin Gishu County, Jonathan Bii Chelilim, during his visit to Eldoret,” the High Commission of India in Nairobi wrote on […]
Ambassador inaugurates India Pavilion at ILA Airshow in Berlin

Berlin, June 12 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to Germany on Friday visited ILA Airshow in Berlin to inaugurate the India Pavilion. “Ambassador Ajit Gupte visited ILA AIR SHOW in Berlin, to inaugurate India Pavilion. He interacted with representatives of Indian private sector defence companies and Startups, including young women entrepreneurs. Indian companies like DYNAMATIC TECHNOLOGIES, […]
India’s agri, water deeptech ecosystem gains momentum as startups push for scale: Nasscom

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India’s deeptech ecosystem in agriculture and water management is gaining momentum, with a growing number of startups moving beyond pilot projects and focusing on large-scale commercialisation, IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Friday. Highlighting the trend at the Deeptech Confluence 2026 here, the industry body said innovations powered by […]
India’s inflation less of an immediate policy concern: Economists

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Economists on Friday said while a build-up in price pressures is being watched closely against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia conflict, India’s inflation is at still below the mid-range of the 2-6 per cent target, and thereby less of an immediate policy concern. India’s retail inflation stood at […]