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PM Modi's Washington visit 'momentous', will further solidify India-US strategic partnership: Former Foreign Secretary (IANS interview)

IANS | February 13, 2025 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that reestablishing next steps in an already-close strategic partnership would be a key element of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House, on Thursday.

UNICEF expresses shock over rising crime against children in Bangladesh

IANS | February 13, 2025 5:30 PM

Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has expressed shock and concern at the fact-finding report submitted by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCR) on the tragic events that took place in Bangladesh in the run-up to the so-called 'Anti-Discrimination Student Movement' that eventually resulted in the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in August, last year.

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, calls her 'strong votary of India-US friendship'

IANS | February 13, 2025 8:07 AM

Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence, and discussed various aspects of ties between the two countries with focus on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism and emerging threats.

Pressing ahead with Ukraine War diplomacy, Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

Arul Louis | February 13, 2025 7:52 AM

New York, Feb 13 (IANS) On a mission to end the Ukraine War, US President Donald Trump has said that he is planning to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia.

PM Modi to meet Elon Musk at White House on Thursday (IANS exclusive)

Yashwant Raj | February 13, 2025 7:05 AM

Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Elon Musk, the billionaire who has emerged as a close and trusted ally of US President Donald Trump, during his visit to the White House on Thursday.

Imprisoned Imran Khan writes third letter to Pakistan’s Army Chief

Hamza Ameer | February 12, 2025 10:38 PM

Islamabad, Feb 12 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, has written a third letter to the country’s Army Chief General Asim Munir, calling his attention to six major issues, including what he termed as alleged electoral fraud during the February 8, 2024 general elections.

Karachi tense after protest against commercial trucks intensifies

Hamza Ameer | February 12, 2025 9:16 PM

Karachi, Feb 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s economic hub and the provincial capital of Sindh province remained tense on Wednesday after violent protests broke out against commercial trucks, involved in a number of fatal accidents across the city.

Unwavering friendship between PM Modi and Macron underpins India-France ties

IANS | February 12, 2025 8:35 PM

Marseille (France), Feb 12 (IANS) Underscoring strong ties between the two countries, his warm equation and personal friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron personally came to see off PM Modi at the airport as he wrapped up a historic visit to the country on Wednesday.

From nuclear fusion to maritime connectivity, India and France enhance partnerships in several areas during PM Modi's visit

IANS | February 12, 2025 6:19 PM

Marseille (France), Feb 12 (IANS) In what was the first visit by any Head of State or Head of Government to one of the most ambitious fusion energy projects in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in Cadarache in the south of France, along with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday.

Opening of Indian Consulate in Marseille marks new chapter in India-France ties: PM Modi

IANS | February 12, 2025 4:26 PM

Marseille (France), Feb 12 (IANS) Terming it as a "historic moment", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the opening of an Indian Consulate in Marseille marks a "new chapter" in India-France ties.

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PM Modi's Washington visit 'momentous', will further solidify India-US strategic partnership: Former Foreign Secretary (IANS interview)

UNICEF expresses shock over rising crime against children in Bangladesh

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, calls her 'strong votary of India-US friendship'

Pressing ahead with Ukraine War diplomacy, Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

PM Modi to meet Elon Musk at White House on Thursday (IANS exclusive)

Imprisoned Imran Khan writes third letter to Pakistan’s Army Chief

Karachi tense after protest against commercial trucks intensifies

Unwavering friendship between PM Modi and Macron underpins India-France ties

From nuclear fusion to maritime connectivity, India and France enhance partnerships in several areas during PM Modi's visit

Opening of Indian Consulate in Marseille marks new chapter in India-France ties: PM Modi

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