Islamabad [Pakistan], November 27 : A Pakistan Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has declared former opposition leader Omar Ayub Khan a proclaimed offender after he repeatedly failed to appear in hearings related to an October 4 protest case, according to Dawn. During Wednesday’s hearing, ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra noted that Ayub had ignored multiple summons, compelling…
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Israel : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will undertake an official visit to Israel from 20–22 November 2025, following an invitation from Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Mr. Nir Barkat. The visit marks a significant step in strengthening the strategic and economic partnership between the two nations, with a strong emphasis…
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Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, today participated in a high-level roundtable with prominent Japanese industry leaders in Tokyo to explore opportunities for collaboration across the entire energy value chain. The meeting focused on how India and Japan—two leading economies of the Indo-Pacific—can jointly shape a secure, sustainable, and future-oriented energy ecosystem.…
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Pakistan has detained more than 100,000 Afghan nationals this year, marking the highest recorded arrests of Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders and undocumented Afghans, according to a new UNHCR assessment cited by Dawn. The report, released Friday, shows a dramatic escalation in arrest and detention operations across the country. Between January 1 and November 8,…
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Caracas [Venezuela], November 16 : Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro strongly criticised the United States’ plan to conduct five days of military drills in Trinidad and Tobago, calling the move “irresponsible” and warning of a threat to Caribbean stability, CNN reported. Speaking to supporters in Petare, eastern Caracas, Maduro accused Washington of pursuing a “criminal war”…
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Gautam Buddh Nagar, November 13, 2025: A high-level meeting was held today at the Yamuna Express Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) Medical Devices Park to explore investment opportunities for Japanese MedTech companies in India. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Rakesh Kumar Singh (IAS), CEO, YEIDA, and co-chaired by Mr Shailendra Kumar Bhatia, OSD, YEIDA. From…
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(Gaborone)Botswana , November 12- In a landmark moment for India–Africa relations, President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, marking the first-ever Presidential visit from India to Botswana. The visit, which follows her engagements in Angola, represents a significant step toward enhancing India’s diplomatic and developmental cooperation with Southern Africa. The President is accompanied by Minister…
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Brussels , November 9: Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim delivered a landmark speech at the European Parliament, calling for peace, stability, and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait, while warning against China’s attempts to alter the status quo. The event marked the first-ever address by a senior Taiwanese government official in a foreign parliament, a move…
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In an exciting development for Indian motorsport fans, the world’s second fastest racing series after Formula 1 — Japan’s prestigious Super Formula is exploring the possibility of hosting an event in India. The Japan Race Promotion Corporation (JRC), which organizes the celebrated racing series, recently visited the Yamuna Expressway Authority to express keen interest in…
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Doha, Qatar / New Delhi, November 6, 2025: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, spotlighted India’s remarkable strides in social justice, poverty alleviation, and social protection during multiple high-level sessions at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar. Speaking at a side event organised…
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