Male, July 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a state visit to the Maldives starting Friday, members of the Indian diaspora in the island nation have expressed overwhelming joy and pride ahead of his arrival.
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Exiled Bangladeshi author and human rights activist Taslima Nasreen has asked the Nobel Committee to introspect over its decision of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, "for tarnishing the prestigious award's reputation by spreading unrest in the South Asian country".
London, July 24 (IANS) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that it took over two decades to finalise this historic FTA with the UK.
London, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK will be remembered for years to come, said Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday, adding that in a short period, significant discussions took place between PM Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
London, July 24 (IANS) Union Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said discussions are underway to improve trade relations with several countries, as India signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK, opening billions of dollars worth of opportunities for both countries.
London, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held 'Chai Pe Charcha' with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer at Chequers - the countryside retreat of the British PM. The picture shared by PM Modi on social media platform X showed the two leaders engaged in deep conversation while having tea.
London, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer interacted with business leaders from both nations after the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, on Thursday. Both leaders encouraged business leaders to realise the full potential of opportunities flowing from the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for deepening trade, investment and innovation partnerships.
Quetta, July 24 (IANS) A leading Baloch human rights organisation, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), on Thursday accused Pakistani authorities of escalating repressive tactics as Baloch families continued their sit-in protest in Islamabad for the ninth consecutive day. The ongoing protest calls for the release of the BYC leaders and an end to enforced disappearances.
Moscow, July 24 (IANS) Russia on Thursday accused Ukraine of carrying out deliberate attacks targetting civilians, stating that seven people have been killed and over 120 wounded, including 11 minors, by shelling and UAV strikes over the past week.
Male, July 24 (IANS) Highlighting India's role in the development of the island nation, India's High Commissioner to Maldives, G Balasubramanian said on Thursday that several key agreements are expected to be signed between the two nations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State Visit to Maldives, beginning Friday.
