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EAM Jaishankar affirms India's stance on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

IANS | March 6, 2025 5:00 AM

London, March 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke about the situation in Kashmir and the steps taken by the Indian government, such as removing Article 370, restoring growth and economic activity and social justice in Kashmir as well as holding elections which were successfully conducted in the Union Territory with a large turnout by the people there.

Rain helps contain wildfire in Japan's Iwate

IANS | March 5, 2025 9:24 PM

Tokyo, March 5 (IANS) Steady rainfall on Wednesday has helped contain the spread of a week-long wildfire in Ofunato City of Japan's Iwate Prefecture, local media reported.

Turkey expects surge in cruise tourism for 2025

IANS | March 5, 2025 7:10 PM

Ankara, March 5 (IANS) Turkey is anticipating a significant boost in cruise tourism in 2025, with an increase in ship arrivals and passenger traffic, industry analysts predict.

Over 2,500 schools affected by ongoing Congo conflict: Minister

IANS | March 5, 2025 4:26 PM

Kinshasa, March 5 (IANS) More than 2,500 schools have been affected by an ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one senior official said.

Dhaka seeks stronger ties with India, hopes for visa resumption: Bangladesh

IANS | March 5, 2025 1:33 PM

Dhaka, March 5 (IANS) Bangladesh has expressed its readiness to establish positive working relationships with India in light of the strained ties between the two nations following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the atrocities committed against Hindu minorities in the South Asian state.

India charging 70 pc auto tariffs; Is Trump's 100 pc claim wrong?

IANS | March 5, 2025 10:54 AM

New York, March 5 (IANS) As he doubled down on his threats to impose reciprocal tariffs, President Donald Trump accused India of charging tariffs higher than 100 per cent on autos, even though India has slashed the highest rate to 70 per cent.

Trump threatens reciprocal tariff hikes after Canada retaliates

IANS | March 5, 2025 7:53 AM

Washington, March 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has warned Canada that he will escalate his trade war after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods.

EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with UK PM Keir Starmer in London

IANS | March 5, 2025 6:37 AM

London, March 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit at 10 Downing Street in London to convey warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as discussed advancing bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

On backfoot, Zelensky calls spat with Trump ‘regrettable’, says ready to negotiate peace deal immediately

Yashwant Raj | March 4, 2025 10:37 PM

Kyiv, March 4 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday called his last week's public spat with the US President Donald Trump “regrettable” and said that Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table “as soon as possible” to bring lasting peace closer.

Ukraine can withstand Russia for six months without US support: official

IANS | March 4, 2025 5:47 PM

Kyiv, March 4 (IANS) Ukraine has enough reserves to withstand the conflict with Russia for about six months without US support, the RBC-Ukraine online media outlet reported Tuesday, citing a senior parliament official.

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EAM Jaishankar affirms India's stance on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Rain helps contain wildfire in Japan's Iwate

Turkey expects surge in cruise tourism for 2025

Over 2,500 schools affected by ongoing Congo conflict: Minister

Dhaka seeks stronger ties with India, hopes for visa resumption: Bangladesh

India charging 70 pc auto tariffs; Is Trump's 100 pc claim wrong?

Trump threatens reciprocal tariff hikes after Canada retaliates

EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with UK PM Keir Starmer in London

On backfoot, Zelensky calls spat with Trump ‘regrettable’, says ready to negotiate peace deal immediately

Ukraine can withstand Russia for six months without US support: official

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