Dili, Aug 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country's highest civilian award, from President Jose Ramos-Horta on Saturday, in recognition of her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and empowerment of women.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) On the occasion of World Lion Day on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government’s commitment for the protection of “these majestic big cats.”
Male, Aug 10 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, who is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives, will call on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday to "further enhance" the partnership between the two countries.
London, Aug 9 (IANS) The Indian Navy’s flagship frigate, INS Tabar, has attracted a significant crowd of both the Indian diaspora and British locals since its arrival at London Harbour on August 7 for a four-day visit.
Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) Citing that friendship between China and Bangladesh runs "long and deep", Beijing said on Friday that it "stands ready" to work with the newly-formed interim government in Bangladesh to promote bilateral relations between the two countries.
Cairo, Aug 9 (IANS) The leaders of Egypt, Qatar, and the US have urged Israel and Hamas not to waste more time to finalise a ceasefire agreement and resume talks on August 15.
United Nations, Aug 8 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "against any racially-based attacks or racially-based incitement to violence", his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Thursday when asked about the attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus (84), who took oath as the head of the interim government in Bangladesh on Thursday evening, while expressing that the new regime would restore peace and ensure the protection of Hindus and other minorities in the neighbouring country.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Bangladesh went into a tailspin after nationwide protests over job quota flared up. Following the agitation, Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh's Prime Minister and fled the country.
United Nations, Aug 8 (IANS) The Simla Agreement of 1972 is also to be noted while finding a final settlement to the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Charter, according to Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
