WORLD
Former Bangladeshi Supreme Court Judge Arrested by Border Guards Near Indian Borde
The news broke out a little after the arrest of ASM Firoz, the Awami League leader, from his residence. According to a BGB notification, Manik has been kept in a BGB outpost since midnight.
India and Ukraine Sign Four Agreements, Commit to Enhancing Defense and Trade Relations
During the elaborate talks, both Modi and Zelenskyy also expressed a desire to raise their relationship from a comprehensive partnership to a strategic level.
PM Modi Extends Invitation to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for a Visit to India
The invitation came after two leaders had detailed discussions. This is the first time ever that an Indian Prime Minister visited Ukraine after its independence over thirty years ago. The visit lasted nearly nine hours at Kyiv.
Four Inmates Among Eight Fatalities in Russia Prison Hostage Crisis
On Friday, the four prisoners seized eight prison staff members and four fellow inmates as hostages. Reports from Xinhua news agency, citing the FSIN, indicate that all four of the held convicts sustained injuries.
Rajnath Singh Praises 'Excellent' Meeting with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
After the ceremonial reception at the Pentagon, Singh took to social media to express his satisfaction, saying, "Excellent meeting with my dear friend @SecDef Lloyd Austin." He mentioned that the two sides reviewed the ongoing defense collaborations and discussed ways to take them forward.
Zelensky Declares Historic Moment Following PM Modi's Pivotal Visit to Kyiv
The visit saw Ukraine and India agree on four strategic points: medical cooperation, agricultural partnership, humanitarian relations, and cultural exchange. According to Zelensky, "We also issued a joint statement outlining the advancement of strategic partnership, enhancing bilateral trade, and reinforcing military-technical cooperation. The support by India for the sovereignty of Ukraine is very important because it underlines the global need to preserve the UN Charter."
US Praises PM Modi's Ukraine Visit, Sees Potential in Resolving Russia-Ukraine Conflict
"India is a strong partner for the United States, and the Prime Minister is as well. And. him going to Kyiv and having conversations with President Zelensky about where all this ends and how it ends — if that can be helpful to getting us to an end to the conflict that comports with President Zelensky's vision for a just peace, well, then we think that would be helpful," White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said on Friday when asked at a media briefing whether he sees PM Modi's visit potentially being productive or not.
India and US Sign Two Key Deals During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Washington Visit
The two date agreements signed on thursday belong to Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) and Memorandum of Agreement regarding Assignment of Liaison Officers.
Harris Vows to Ensure America, Not China, Wins the 'Competition for the 21st Century'
Accepting the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Thursday, Harris promised to build an "opportunity economy" that allows everyone to have a fair chance to succeed and compete. "I will make sure that we lead the world into the future on space and Artificial Intelligence, and that America—not China—wins the competition for the 21st century. And that we strengthen—not abdicate—our global leadership," 59-year-old Harris said in her address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
India Engages with Qatar Government Regarding Seizure of Guru Granth Sahib
"We have seen reports about the Guru Granth Sahib seized by the Qatari authorities and the demand of their release by the Sikh community. Government has already taken up the matter with the Qatar side and our Embassy has kept the Sikh community in Doha abreast of developments in this regard," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded to media queries regarding the issue.
Don't Miss
Advertisement