New Delhi : The Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, met Lord McFall of Alcluith, the Lord Speaker of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords, in New Delhi on Thursday as part of engagements linked to the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC). India is hosting the three-day conference from…
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Brussels/New Delhi: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has completed a crucial two-day visit to Brussels, reinforcing momentum in the ongoing negotiations for the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The visit, held on January 8 and 9, focused on resolving outstanding issues and accelerating progress towards a comprehensive trade deal between the…
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TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com The development sector faced one of its most challenging years in 2025 following unexpected cuts to the U.S. aid budget, disrupting jobs across the industry. As we look to 2026, several trends are shaping the way organizations hire and how professionals navigate careers in global development. 1. Shift Toward the Gig Economy…
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TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com Indian students continue to explore global education opportunities, with the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union emerging as the most preferred destinations. A recent NITI Aayog report titled Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations highlights international student mobility trends and outlines strategies to make India…
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday forcefully rejected recent military-linked remarks characterizing former Prime Minister Imran Khan as a potential “security threat,” calling the narrative a deliberate attempt to sideline the country’s most popular political leader. PTI leaders said the comments reflect a troubling pattern of institutional overreach and an erosion of democratic space in…
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Tensions between Japan and China have escalated once again in the increasingly volatile Indo-Pacific region after a radar confrontation involving military vessels from both nations. According to initial reports, a Chinese naval ship allegedly locked its fire-control radar on a Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, an act Tokyo considers a significant provocation. Japanese defence officials condemned…
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Fox News host Pete Hegseth has asserted that former U.S. President Donald Trump would have the authority to use force “as he sees fit” in response to alleged cartel boat strikes, a claim that has stirred debate over presidential war powers and border security policy. The remarks followed reports of suspected cartel-linked boats allegedly targeting…
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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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