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Maria Corina Machado: A veteran opponent of Chavez, Maduro, and Chavismo

Vikas Datta | October 10, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Amid political turbulence in Venezuela and its standoff with the US, bringing the spectre of conflict - embroiling major parts of the globe - to the Americas too, veteran politician María Corina Machado Parisca, a steadfast and vocal opponent of her country's strongmen, Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro, for over two decades, has become the latest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

India-UAE holds immense potential in leading conservation efforts: Govt

IANS | October 10, 2025 5:26 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 10 (IANS) India and the UAE hold immense potential in leading the conservation and management of biodiversity, said the government on Friday.

Achieved great victories that are changing face of Middle East: Netanyahu

IANS | October 10, 2025 5:19 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 10 (IANS) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has announced that the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip has come into effect from Friday noon, following the withdrawal of Israeli troops to the agreed-upon deployment lines under a deal with Hamas aimed at facilitating the release of all the hostages.

India bats for Afghanistan's economic recovery, deepens engagement in development projects

IANS | October 10, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) India on Friday announced that it would further deepen its engagement in development cooperation projects, particularly in the sectors of healthcare, public infrastructure and capacity-building, in Afghanistan considering the war-torn country's pressing requirement for economic recovery and development.

Indian ethos believes science and traditional knowledge complement, not compete: Minister

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:45 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 10 (IANS) Indian ethos believes that science and traditional knowledge are complementing, and not competing with each other, said Union Minister of State (Environment, Forest and Climate Change) Kirti Vardhan Singh, here, on Friday.

Muttaqi's visit important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Afghanistan counterpart Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday as both held discussions on India's support for Afghanistan's development, bilateral trade, territorial integrity and independence, people-to-people ties and capacity-building besides several other issues.

Pakistan: Roads sealed, communication lines cut in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:25 PM

Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) Roads were sealed, communication lines cut and all entry points sealed in Pakistan's capital Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi city on Friday ahead of Tehreek-e-Labbaik's (TLP) protest. Police expects clashes with TLP supporters on Multan Road after Friday prayers, the local media reported.

LS Speaker Om Birla interacts with diaspora in Barbados, highlights India's achievements

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:13 PM

Bridgetown, Oct 10 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla interacted with the Indian community in Barbados on Friday, urging them to become strategic partners in the growth story of India. He lauded the contribution of Indian diaspora members, calling them India's ambassadors who bridge hearts across continents.

Bangladesh on the brink: Another uprising looms amid political and radical turmoil

Vicky Nanjappa | October 10, 2025 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) While many would have thought and hoped that Bangladesh would limp back to normalcy with the interim government announcing that elections would be held early next year, a close assessment of the situation in the country paints a grim picture.

2025 Nobel Peace goes to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado, no prize for Trump

IANS | October 10, 2025 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The highly coveted 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado for being a steadfast supporter of democracy, and not to US President Donald Trump, who had been gunning for the prestigious award.

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Maria Corina Machado: A veteran opponent of Chavez, Maduro, and Chavismo

India-UAE holds immense potential in leading conservation efforts: Govt

Achieved great victories that are changing face of Middle East: Netanyahu

India bats for Afghanistan's economic recovery, deepens engagement in development projects

Indian ethos believes science and traditional knowledge complement, not compete: Minister

Muttaqi's visit important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties: EAM Jaishankar

Pakistan: Roads sealed, communication lines cut in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

LS Speaker Om Birla interacts with diaspora in Barbados, highlights India's achievements

Bangladesh on the brink: Another uprising looms amid political and radical turmoil

2025 Nobel Peace goes to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado, no prize for Trump

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