New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India and France on Tuesday discussed biodiversity conservation, energy transition, climate finance and priorities for COP31 while reiterating committment to strengthening cooperation through the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Tuesday announced that they have entered into a strategic institutional partnership to advance collaborative research, policy engagement and industry-oriented economic dialogue - a move that is expected to strengthen the interface between industry and policy research.
Kabul, Nov 3 (IANS) Pakistan has increased the deportation of Afghan migrants from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after the expiration of an October 31 deadline set by the authorities. Afghan migrants who have recently returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan accused Pakistani police of mistreating them, saying that they faced harassment and torture after being detained there, local media reported on Tuesday.
Colombo, Nov 3 (IANS) India’s Consul General in Hambantota, Harvinder Singh, on Tuesday inaugurated ‘Bharat Corner’ at a school in Sri Lanka’s Unawatuna, creating a space for students to explore India’s cultural heritage, traditions and knowledge, the Consulate General of India in Hambantota said.
Doha, Nov 3 (IANS) Qatar said Tuesday that the United States and Iran are reviewing proposals aimed at ending their conflict, but differences between the two sides remain unresolved despite continued diplomatic engagement.
Abidjan, Nov 3 (IANS) India and Cote d'Ivoire on Tuesday held discussions on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation in key sectors, including healthcare, education, information technology, skill development, the automotive industry and trade.
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) As the Taliban administration enters its sixth year at power in Afghanistan, four countries have so far accepted the credentials of its diplomatic representatives at the Ambassadorial level, though apart from Russia, which officially recognised the regime in July 2025, no other country has formally accorded this official status to the current government in Kabul, as per reports.
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) From Nepal's ancient Tihar traditions to celebrations at the White House, Diwali has acquired a visible place in the cultural life of countries across several continents.
Colombo, Nov 3 (IANS) The drug crisis in Pakistan's Karachi is now seen in missing railings, damaged bridges, stolen electrical cables and traffic signals that are now dysfunctional. The already fragile infrastructure of Karachi becomes a threat to residents when people extract steel from public infrastructure to sell in the scrap market and earn money, a report has detailed.
Beijing, Nov 3 (IANS) The extraordinary rush to join the state bureaucracy in China demonstrates the pressure faced by young job seekers in the country amid a slow economy, prolonged property downturn and increased competition among university graduates for secure jobs, a report has detailed.
