Philippines eyes India partnership to boost space ambitions, leverage ISRO expertise
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) India’s space programme and growing private sector ecosystem are being seen as potential catalysts for the Philippines’ efforts to build indigenous space capabilities as the Southeast Asian nation accelerates investments in satellite technology, launch systems and space infrastructure, a report has said. According to a report published in The Manila […]
India, Nigeria deepen strategic partnership ahead of 18th BRICS Summit
Abuja, Sep 10 (IANS) Abhishek Singh, High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, on Thursday met Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria and reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. “Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, being held in New Delhi on 12-13 September, High Commissioner Abhishek Singh met H.E. Kashim Shettima, […]
Yemen’s Houthis seize control of Red Sea city of Mocha
Aden (Yemen), Sep 10 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha in southwestern Taiz province on Thursday amid a rapid advance toward the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical route for international shipping, a military official told Xinhua. Houthi forces entered Mocha after hours of intense fighting, forcing government troops […]
India, Qatar discuss ways to further deepen and enhance strategic partnership
Doha, Sep 10 (IANS) India’s new Ambassador to Qatar, Srikar Reddy, on Thursday presented a copy of the Letter of Credentials to Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and discussed ways to further deepen and enhance the strategic partnership between both countries. “Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar, […]
UK envoy Cameron appointed first female Permanent Under-Secretary at Foreign Office
London, Sep 10 (IANS) British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, has been appointed as the new Permanent Under-Secretary (PUS), at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the first female to take up the position. Cameron’s appointment was announced by the UK’s FCDO on Thursday. UK’s Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, said that Cameron […]
First visit of JASDF fighter aircraft to India deepens India-Japan defence ties
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The first visit of Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fighter aircraft to India for ‘Exercise Veer Guardian 2026’ symbolises deepening of defence cooperation between both countries, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday. “A significant milestone in the India-Japan defence partnership! The maiden visit of JASDF fighter aircraft to India […]
Xi Jinping to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi, announces Chinese Foreign Ministry
Beijing, Sep 10 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi over the weekend, the country’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday afternoon. “At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 […]
PM Modi, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V discuss ways to deepen ties across key sectors
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network, in New Delhi on Thursday. During the meeting, PM Modi recalled the legacy of Prince Rahim’s father, the late Aga Khan […]
PM Modi invites global partners to join India’s next space frontier at Paris summit
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited France and other countries to partner with India in its next phase of space exploration, highlighting the rapid growth of the country’s space capabilities and the emergence of a vibrant private space sector. Addressing the first International Space Summit in Paris via video […]
Aim to achieve Mission Shikshit Arunachal goals by 2029: CM Khandu
Itanagar, Sep 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Pema Khandu, on Thursday said the state government is undertaking comprehensive reforms in the education sector to restore the quality and effectiveness of government schools by implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Mission Shikshit Arunachal, with a target of achieving its objectives by 2029. Felicitating […]
