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Scenes emerging of London-bound plane crashing in Ahmedabad devastating: British PM

IANS | June 12, 2025 4:41 PM

London/New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Several global leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on Thursday expressed shock and grief after an Air India flight bound for London, carrying over 240 passengers crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, triggering a massive emergency response. The incident occurred near the Meghaninagar area of the city.

EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, thanks French President for backing India's fight against terrorism

IANS | June 12, 2025 3:29 PM

Paris, June 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday called on French President Emmanuel Macron during his official visit to France, conveying greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressing gratitude for France's support in India's fight against terrorism.

British PM declines to meet Bangladesh's Yunus: Reports

IANS | June 12, 2025 2:56 PM

London, June 12 (IANS) In a major diplomatic snub, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly refused to meet Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who is currently visiting the United Kingdom.

US: Texas National Guard 'on standby' ahead of immigration raid protests

IANS | June 12, 2025 1:14 PM

Houston, June 12 (IANS) Texas National Guard troops are "on standby" in areas across the state where protests are expected against the Trump administration's ongoing immigration raids, a spokesperson for Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott has said.

2 victims of forcible disappearances executed by Pak army: Baloch human rights body

IANS | June 12, 2025 12:13 PM

Quetta, June 12 (IANS) Baloch National Movement's Human Rights body Paank on Thursday strongly condemned the extrajudicial killings of two more victims of enforced disappearances by the Pakistani army in Mashkai of Balochistan's Awaran district.

US on high alert over possible Israeli strike on Iran: Reports

IANS | June 12, 2025 11:37 AM

Washington, June 12 (IANS) The United States has reportedly gone on high alert amid growing concerns of a potential Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, local media reported.

India-EU FTA underscores collective effort to forge stronger economic ties: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 12, 2025 9:28 AM

Stockholm, June 12 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the proposed comprehensive and meaningful India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) underscores the collective commitment to forging stronger economic ties and a future of inclusive growth.

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Scenes emerging of London-bound plane crashing in Ahmedabad devastating: British PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, thanks French President for backing India's fight against terrorism

British PM declines to meet Bangladesh's Yunus: Reports

US: Texas National Guard 'on standby' ahead of immigration raid protests

2 victims of forcible disappearances executed by Pak army: Baloch human rights body

US on high alert over possible Israeli strike on Iran: Reports

India-EU FTA underscores collective effort to forge stronger economic ties: Piyush Goyal

Nearly 400 arrested in Los Angeles immigration protests

US partially evacuates embassy staff from Iraq

Piyush Goyal invites greater Swedish participation in India's infra, manufacturing sectors

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