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Trump, Vance to address first joint rally; Biden faces more calls for exit

Yashwant Raj | July 20, 2024 10:38 PM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) Former US President and Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump is heading to Michigan, a swing state, for his first election rally since the assassination attempt on him along with his Vice President pick J.D. Vance, even as his Democratic rival President Joe Biden confronts growing calls from his party lawmakers to make way for a different candidate to run for the White House citing their lack of faith in his ability to win.

New Zealand Prime Minister dials PM Modi, vows to take forward ties with India

IANS | July 20, 2024 6:33 PM

Wellington, July 20 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday dialled PM Narendra Modi, congratulating him on his recent election victory as both leaders reiterated their firm commitment to take bilateral cooperation to new heights in the years to come.

Around 1000 Indian students return home from riot-hit Bangladesh

IANS | July 20, 2024 2:36 PM

Dhaka, July 20 (IANS) Around 1000 Indian students have returned to India through various land ports and regular flights out of Dhaka and Chittagong airports as the situation remains volatile in Bangladesh due to the ongoing student protests.

India, Bhutan review implementation modalities & cooperation in diverse areas of development partnership

IANS | July 20, 2024 11:28 AM

Thimpu, July 20 (IANS) Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday co-chaired the 3rd Development Cooperation Talks of the 13th Five Year Plan (FYP) with his Bhutanese counterpart Aum Pema Choden and reviewed implementation modalities and cooperation in diverse areas of development partnership of the two countries.

Over 300 Indian students return home as anti-quota protests in Bangladesh heat up

IANS | July 20, 2024 11:23 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Over 300 Indian students in Bangladesh were forced to return home as the anti-quota protests, that have led to students and security forces clashing, resulted in the killing of at least 104 and injuring over 2,500 people so far.

S. Korean medical professors warn of boycotting junior doctors' training

IANS | July 20, 2024 8:32 AM

Seoul, July 20 (IANS) Some medical professors vowed on Saturday to boycott training programmes for junior doctors in protest of the government's push for accepting the resignations of striking trainees and the medical school admission quota hikes.

India draws attention to roles of Pakistan, China in undermining SCO

Arul Louis | July 20, 2024 5:26 AM

United Nations, July 20 (IANS) While extolling the importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the region, India has drawn attention to the roles of Pakistan and China that could undermine it.

Blinken decries Russia's cooperation with N. Korea, Iran, China

IANS | July 20, 2024 4:32 AM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated Washington's concerns over Russia's cooperation with North Korea, Iran and China in the midst of its war in Ukraine, stressing it is "not good for your reputation" to work closely with Moscow.

World Court declares Israel’s occupation of Palestine 'unlawful'

Arul Louis | July 19, 2024 11:40 PM

United Nations, July 19 (IANS) The World Court on Friday declared in a wide-ranging historic opinion that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is "unlawful" and said it should leave the area "rapidly".

Leeds riot: UK Police make multiple arrests, prepare for 'robust response'

IANS | July 19, 2024 10:00 PM

Leeds, July 19 (IANS) The UK police have made several arrests overnight in connection with the riot that broke out in Leeds.

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Trump, Vance to address first joint rally; Biden faces more calls for exit

New Zealand Prime Minister dials PM Modi, vows to take forward ties with India

Around 1000 Indian students return home from riot-hit Bangladesh

India, Bhutan review implementation modalities & cooperation in diverse areas of development partnership

Over 300 Indian students return home as anti-quota protests in Bangladesh heat up

S. Korean medical professors warn of boycotting junior doctors' training

India draws attention to roles of Pakistan, China in undermining SCO

Blinken decries Russia's cooperation with N. Korea, Iran, China

World Court declares Israel’s occupation of Palestine 'unlawful'

Leeds riot: UK Police make multiple arrests, prepare for 'robust response'

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