Spirituality, femininity, ecology key motifs in poetry of Indian Portuguese language teacher

IANS | June 13, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Inspired equally by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and Portugal's literary icon Luis de Camoes, an Indian teacher of Portuguese at the Camoes Portuguese Cultural Centre in New Delhi, has released her second book of poetry, which spans themes as varied as social injustice to ecology while seeking that its readers look inwards to find their own answers.

India and Papua New Guinea continue work on strengthening collaboration across sectors

IANS | June 13, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India and Papua New Guinea (PNG) reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations - including development partnership, political engagement, economic cooperation and cultural ties - during the second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in a virtual mode.

PM Modi embarks on France, Slovakia visit, bilateral talks, G7 Summit on agenda

IANS | June 13, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed on a visit to France and Slovakia, where he has a packed diplomatic itinerary that includes bilateral talks, multilateral engagements, and a strong focus on economic and cultural cooperation.

'Attack report fake': MEA says all safe on Indian-crewed tanker 'Liaki Freedom' sailing off Oman

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed reports of attacks on an Indian-crewed tanker, MT Liaki Freedom, off the coast of Oman, which had triggered fresh concerns amid a series of such incidents in the region, clarifying that all the crew members were safe after directly speaking with the vessel’s master.

PM Modi to depart for France and Slovakia visit today, hold talks with Macron, participate in G7 Summit

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:06 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart on a two-nation visit to France and Slovakia on Saturday, with defence cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron as India seeks to strengthen its military capabilities amid rising strategic competition in key maritime regions.

'Not justified': EAM Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges protest over killing of 3 Indian sailors in US Naval attack

IANS | June 13, 2026 3:06 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lodged a strong diplomatic protest with the United States after the latter's Navy strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian seafarers.

Iran gets no sanctions relief until it complies: US

IANS | June 13, 2026 12:17 AM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) Iran will receive no immediate sanctions relief, frozen assets or financial incentives when it signs a proposed nuclear agreement with the United States, a senior Trump administration official said, insisting that any economic benefits would be tied strictly to verified compliance with the deal.

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Spirituality, femininity, ecology key motifs in poetry of Indian Portuguese language teacher

India and Papua New Guinea continue work on strengthening collaboration across sectors

PM Modi embarks on France, Slovakia visit, bilateral talks, G7 Summit on agenda

'Attack report fake': MEA says all safe on Indian-crewed tanker 'Liaki Freedom' sailing off Oman

PM Modi to depart for France and Slovakia visit today, hold talks with Macron, participate in G7 Summit

'Not justified': EAM Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges protest over killing of 3 Indian sailors in US Naval attack

Iran gets no sanctions relief until it complies: US

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