Trump to address nation from White House today
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he will deliver an address to the nation from the White House on Wednesday night, announcing the prime-time speech in a message posted on social media. “My Fellow Americans: I will be giving an ADDRESS TO THE NATION tomorrow night, LIVE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE, at […]
Trump expands US travel ban to 20 more countries
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to expand US travel restrictions, adding 20 more countries and the Palestinian Authority to the list. The move sharply widens limits on who can visit or immigrate to the United States. Five countries now face a full travel ban to the US. Another 15 […]
PM Modi to visit Oman today on final leg of three-nation tour
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman from on Wednesday at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, marking the final leg of his three-nation tour which also includes Jordan and Ethiopia. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Oman, underscoring the growing depth of the India-Oman strategic […]
EAM Jaishankar meets Israeli PM Netanyahu, discusses deeper bilateral cooperation
Jerusalem, Dec 17 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem and conveyed warm wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation between India and Israel across several sectors, including technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security. Taking to social media […]
Both Vande Mataram, Ethiopian national anthem refer to our land as Mother: PM Modi
Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday drew parallels with ‘Vande Mataram’ and Ethiopia’s national anthem (March Forward, Dear Mother Ethiopia) and said that both countries refer to their land as “Mother”, which reflects their shared perspective. Addressing the Joint Session of Ethiopia’s Parliament, PM Modi said, “With the call of […]
How India-Africa ties got unprecedented push under PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has elevated India-Africa relations to a robust strategic partnership over the past 11 years of his tenure. In the last year alone, he has intensified India’s engagement with the continent through a series of high-level visits that have revitalised diplomatic engagement and developmental ties. The current […]
Odisha man rescued from Sudan, CM Majhi thanks MEA
Bhubaneswar, Dec 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday thanked the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), expressing happiness over the successful rescue of Adarsh Kumar Behera from Odisha, who had been trapped in the African nation of Sudan. Behera, a resident of Kotakana village in the Tirtol area of Jagatsinghpur district, had been […]
India summons Bangladesh envoy over deteriorating security environment in Dhaka
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday to convey New Delhi’s strong concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. According to the MEA, the Bangladeshi envoy’s attention was drawn specifically to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced […]
PM Modi’s Oman visit will deepen ties, boost trade and open new opportunities: Indian Diaspora
Muscat, Oman, Dec 17 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to arrive in Oman, members of the Indian business and professional community on Wednesday expressed strong optimism about the visit, calling it a major opportunity to deepen India–Oman relations and expand cooperation across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, healthcare, tourism and logistics. Speaking to […]
India reiterates commitment to enhance maritime cooperation with Maldives
Male, Dec 17 (IANS) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti called on Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Khaleel and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ibrahim Latheef on Wednesday, reiterating India’s commitment to enhance maritime cooperation with Maldives for a safe and secure Indian Ocean Region (IOR). “During the ongoing visit to the Maldives, […]
