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PM Modi is in Oman for a 2-day visit marking 70 years of India-Oman ties. The trip's central focus is the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a trade pact expected to double bilateral trade and boost energy and food security. In the third and final leg of his three-nation visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman on December 17-18. This trip, which marks 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman, focuses on strengthening business and s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even after 54 years of Bangladesh's birth, there are blatant attempts to contrive and concoct historical narratives to absolve certain quarters of their treason and blame India, observed an opinion piece in a Dhaka-based newspaper on Wednesday, December 17. Calling it "mischievous manipulation of established historical facts", the Daily Star article quoted a recent statement from Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar claiming it was India who had ...Read More >
Muscat - Indian business leaders and representatives of industry chambers have underlined the growing depth of India-Oman economic relations and pointed to significant growth opportunities across multiple sectors as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Oman on December 17-18. In a report published by ANI, Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel, said the Prime Minister Modi's visit has generated widespread enthusiasm in the sultanate. "This is a very big moment that India's Prime Minister, Nare ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: India has temporarily suspended operations at its principal visa application centre in Dhaka on Wednesday, citing escalating security risks and unrest in the Bangladeshi capital. The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park, which handles the bulk of Indian visa applications in Dhaka, closed at 2 pm. Officials said the move was necessary due to the "current security situation." Applicants with appointments scheduled for Wednesday were informed that their applicat ...Read More >
Mapusa (Goa), Dec 17 (UNI) A court in North Goa on Wednesday ordered a fresh medical examination of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, after they were produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class here following their deportation from Thailand. The Luthra brothers arrived in Goa from Delhi earlier in the day under heavy police escort and landed at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, at around 10.45 am. They were first taken for a medical check-up at ...Read More >
Guwahati: Amid the row over anti-India rhetoric in Bangladesh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reminded that India was a nuclear power. In a video shared from the Assam CM's X handle, Sarma is being heard saying in Hindi: "Since the past one year, it is being discussed that northeast be separated from India and made a part of Bangladesh. But, India is a big country, it is a nuclear nation, fourth largest economy in the world. How will Bangladesh do this? It is wrong for them to even th ...Read More >
The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, the primary integrated centre handling all Indian visa services in the capital, closed its operations from 2 pm on Wednesday. "In view of the ongoing security situation, we wish to bring to your kind notice that IVAC JFP Dhaka will be closed at 2 pm today," the IVAC said in a statement. It added that all applicants with appointments scheduled for submission on Wednesday would be rescheduled for a later date, PTI reported ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and lodged its protest over plans by certain extremist elements to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka. New Delhi also expressed its serious concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh and reiterated its call for holding free, fair and credible parliamentary elections. The polls are scheduled for February 12. Hamidullah was summoned to the Ministry of External Af ...Read More >
DHAKA - India summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner to New Delhi to convey its strong concerns on Dec 17 over what it described as a deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh, particularly threats targeting the Indian Mission in Dhaka. The move came two days after Bangladesh summoned the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka to protest over what it termed "incendiary statements" made by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from Indian soil, warning that such remarks could undermine the countr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday to convey New Delhi's strong concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. According to the MEA, the Bangladeshi envoy's attention was drawn specifically to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka. India outrightly rejected the fals ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 17: The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah and apprised him of India's strong concerns at the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. According to an MEA statement, the Bangladesh High Commissioner's attention was drawn, in particular, to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian Mission in Dhaka. The MEA said, "India c ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday thanked the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), expressing happiness over the successful rescue of Adarsh Kumar Behera from Odisha, who had been trapped in the African nation of Sudan. Behera, a resident of Kotakana village in the Tirtol area of Jagatsinghpur district, had been working in Sudan as a plastic operator since 2022. His family members were informed last month that he had gone missing in Sudan. Beher ...Read More >
Bengaluru Airport Parking Rules: Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has introduced new parking rules at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, in an effort to curb traffic congestion, unsafe halts, and confusion at the kerbside. However, the changes have drawn strong criticism from both passengers and cab drivers. While passengers complain that the new system forces them to walk long distances with their luggage, cab drivers have expressed their discontent by planning a protes ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and conveyed its strong concern over certain extremist elements announcing plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also said that India "completely rejects the false narrative" sought to be created by extremist elements regarding certain recent events in Bangladesh. "It is unfortunate that the interim government has neither conducted a t ...Read More >
The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka closed its operations on Wednesday afternoon after Indian missions in Bangladesh were issued fresh threats by Islamists. The Visa Application Centre at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, the primary hub for processing Indian visas in Bangladesh's capital, announced that it would close at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, citing an "ongoing security situation." A notification issued on the centre's website said, "In view of the ongoing security situation, we wish ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred Ethiopia's highest civilian award reflects "Bharat's rising stature" in global diplomacy under his leadership and said it is a moment of pride for every Indian. Congratulating Modi, Shah said the honour -- The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia -- is the 28th international accolade bestowed on the prime minister by a foreign nation. This underscores the growing global recognition of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the key outcomes of his bilateral visit to Ethiopia, stating that these outcomes reflect a partnership between India and Ethiopia focused on growth and people-centric development. "These are significant steps forward in our longstanding and trusted partnership. From governance and peacekeeping to digital capacity and education, the focus remains on empowering our citizens," the Prime Minister said in a post on X. He further said, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia's highest award, 'The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia', by his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa on Tuesday (December 16). The ceremony was held at the Addis International Convention Centre in the Ethiopian capital. After receiving the honour, the Prime Minister thanked the people and the government of Ethiopia for 'The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia'. PM Modi called it a matter of great pride. "Grateful to the pe ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday hailed Narendra Modi's statesmanship and leadership after the prime minister received Ethiopia's highest honour. "Under the visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Bharat's voice, values, and civilizational ethos are earning global respect," Adityanath posted on X. "The conferment of Ethiopia's highest honour, the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia', reflects deep civilizational bonds and Modi Ji's sta ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the people and the Government of Ethiopia for conferring upon him the country's highest award, 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia.' Taking to the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi said, "Grateful to the people and Government of Ethiopia as well as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for conferring upon me the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia' last evening. To be honoured by one of the world's most ancient ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. In a rare gesture, the Ethiopian leader personally received Prime Minister Modi at the airport and took him to his hotel, reflecting the warmth of bilateral relations. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning leader also took Prime Minister Modi on an unscheduled visit to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, highlighting the importance Ethio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the people and the Government of Ethiopia for conferring upon him the country's highest award, 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia.' Taking to the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi said, "Grateful to the people and Government of Ethiopia as well as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for conferring upon me the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia' last evening. To be honoured by one of the world's ...Read More >
After a gap of six years, the Indo-China border trade via Shipki La - a strategic pass near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) -- will re-commence from June 2026 as the state government has received political clearance from the ministry of external affairs (MEA). Notably, both countries had agreed for the same through a few points in August this year. Now, the Kinnaur district administration has initiated preparatory measures for the same. A review meeting of departments concerned and key stakeho ...Read More >
Thiruvanathapuram: After the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refused screening permission for several films at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2025, the Kerala CM, Pinarayi Vijayan, said that all films that were denied screening permission will be screened at the festival. On his Facebook page, Kerala CM called the Union Government's decision to deny screening of scheduled films "unacceptable". "The Union Government's decision to deny screening permission to films sche ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (PTI) The Left government in Kerala on Tuesday directed the organisers of the IFFK to screen all films selected for the event, challenging the BJP-led Centre after it allegedly denied clearance for the screening of more than a dozen movies. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Kerala Chalachitra Academy said all films would be screened irrespective of whether the Centre had granted clearance. In a Facebook post, Vijayan termed as "unacceptable" the Centre's denial ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Tuesday that all films denied permission for screening at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will still be shown at the event. He criticised the Union Government's decision, calling it unacceptable and a sign of the Sangh Parivar regime's totalitarian approach, which stifles diverse voices and creative expression in the country. "Enlightened Kerala will not bow to such censorship. Every film denied permis ...Read More >
Thiruvanathapuram (Kerala) [India], December 16 (ANI): After the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refused screening permission for several films at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2025, the Kerala CM, Pinarayi Vijayan, said that all films that were denied screening permission will be screened at the festival. On his Facebook page, Kerala CM called the Union Government's decision to deny screening of scheduled films "unacceptable". "The Union Government's decision to den ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs of India welcomed the Afghan Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, on his first official visit to the country. The visit reflects India's enduring support for Afghanistan's healthcare system. Also Read | Is the 'Lionel Messi Futuristic Jetpack Spectacle' Video Real or Fake? Viral Reel Is AI-Generated. In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, "A warm welcome to the Afghan Minister of Public Health, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs of India welcomed the Afghan Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, on his first official visit to the country. The visit reflects India's enduring support for Afghanistan's healthcare system. In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, "A warm welcome to the Afghan Minister of Public Health, H.E. Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, on his first official visit to India. The visit reflects India's enduring support for Afghanistan's healthc ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has reiterated its support for peace and stability in West Asia, welcoming the adoption of the Gaza Peace Plan during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's delegation-level talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, the Ministry of External Affairs said while addressing the special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jordan. Responding to a question on discussions related to Gaza and regional matters, MEA Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra said that "on regiona ...Read More >
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