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PM Modi views diaspora as partners in nation-building: Odisha CM recalls PBD celebrations

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday looked back at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention (PBD) held in Bhubaneshwar last year and recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s valuable contribution in reaching out to Indian nationals living abroad and encouraging their participation in the nation’s development.

Prayagraj: Italian woman visits Magh Mela, calls India ‘magical’

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:38 PM

Prayagraj, Jan 9 (IANS) As the Magh Mela 2026 is underway in Prayagraj, an Italian woman, Lucrezia, an avid traveller visited the area on Friday and described the country as truly 'magical.' This is her third visit to India.

Another Baloch civilian forcibly disappeared as alleged Pak forces’ atrocities mount in Balochistan

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:27 PM

Quetta, Jan 9 (IANS) Amid a surge in violence against civilians in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation has reported yet another case of enforced disappearance, alleging that a Baloch youth was picked up by Pakistani security forces, highlighting growing concerns over human rights abuses in the troubled region.

Japanese Defence Minister to visit US next week, attend Honolulu Defence Forum in Hawaii

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:25 PM

Tokyo, Jan 9 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced on Friday that he will travel to the United States next week for a week-long visit to bolster the bilateral alliance in the face of an increasingly severe security environment in the Asia-Pacific region.

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India for AI Impact Summit in February

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed to visit India for the AI Impact Summit to be held in February.

Trump says Cuba faces collapse after Venezuela crackdown

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:08 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) President Donald Trump said Cuba is facing a severe economic crisis after US action in Venezuela cut off oil and financial support that Havana relied on for years, warning that the island has few options left.

Trump signals control of Venezuelan oil reserves, drawing global attention

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:03 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) President Donald Trump is framing the US intervention in Venezuela not as a short-term military action but as a long-range economic and geopolitical reset—one that he says reclaims control of oil assets, deters rivals, curbs drug trafficking and sends a signal well beyond Latin America.

India seeing ‘exceptionally high growth’ in challenging global environment: UN economist

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:57 AM

United Nations, Jan 9 (IANS) India is seeing “an exceptionally high growth” in a “relatively challenging global environment”, according to Senior Economist Ingo Pitterle.

Trump says US will oversee Venezuela's rebuild, oil before elections

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:52 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump Thursday night said the United States will oversee Venezuela’s recovery and oil sector before the country can move toward elections, arguing that years of collapse under Nicolas Maduro have left the nation unable to conduct a vote.

Distinguished diplomat playing key role in strengthening India’s foreign policy: PM Modi on EAM Jaishankar's birthday

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:13 AM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm birthday wishes to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, lauding his distinguished service to the nation and his pivotal role in strengthening India’s foreign policy and relations with countries across the world.

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PM Modi views diaspora as partners in nation-building: Odisha CM recalls PBD celebrations

Prayagraj: Italian woman visits Magh Mela, calls India ‘magical’

Another Baloch civilian forcibly disappeared as alleged Pak forces’ atrocities mount in Balochistan

Japanese Defence Minister to visit US next week, attend Honolulu Defence Forum in Hawaii

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India for AI Impact Summit in February

Trump says Cuba faces collapse after Venezuela crackdown

Trump signals control of Venezuelan oil reserves, drawing global attention

India seeing ‘exceptionally high growth’ in challenging global environment: UN economist

Trump says US will oversee Venezuela's rebuild, oil before elections

Distinguished diplomat playing key role in strengthening India’s foreign policy: PM Modi on EAM Jaishankar's birthday

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