New York [US], September 24 : Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) America, has said that both Indian and US-based companies have raised concerns over the availability of skilled talent following the Trump administration’s sharp hike in H-1B visa fees. “Industry has raised some concerns about whether it is able to…
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Berrechid [Morocco] – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat during his visit to Morocco, stating that the initiative is not limited to domestic manufacturing but also aims to make India a credible source of advanced technology and high-quality products globally. Singh, alongside Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdelatif Loudyi, inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems…
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Islamabad [Pakistan], September 22 : The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Monday called for an immediate inquiry into the alleged aerial bombing in Tirah Valley, Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which reportedly killed at least 20 civilians, including women and children. In a statement posted on X, HRCP expressed shock over the incident, urging…
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New Delhi, Sep 19 : Political scientist and Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer has alleged that the Trump family and its associates are engaging with Pakistan primarily for financial gain rather than strategic reasons, calling it “a kleptocratic and oligarchic impulse.” In an interview with , Bremmer said: “There is a lack of ethics, a…
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Beijing [China], September 14 : China on Sunday congratulated Sushila Karki on her appointment as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal, marking a significant political shift for the Himalayan nation. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated, “China congratulates Madam Sushila Karki on becoming Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government.” The remarks emphasized the “time-honoured friendship” between…
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New Delhi September 13 – Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the divine message given by Lord Shri Krishna to Arjun in Kurukshetra, Haryana, is being spread across the world. India already had old cultural relations with Indonesia and now, Gita’s message has also become a part of these relations. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini…
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Bali, Indonesia: The sixth three-day International Gita Mahotsav commenced at the Bali Parliament Auditorium on Friday, with the installation of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. The festival aims to deepen the cultural and spiritual ties between India and Indonesia while spreading the universal message of the Gita. The inaugural session, lasting four hours, was chaired by…
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Varanasi, September 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam and his delegation to Varanasi, describing the meeting as “a spiritual union” reflecting centuries-old cultural links between the two nations. Addressing the media, PM Modi noted that Indian culture reached Mauritius generations ago and continues to enrich Mauritian society.…
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Port Dickson [Malaysia], September 11 : India has reaffirmed its support for Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship at the East Asia Summit (EAS) Preparatory Senior Officials’ Meeting, held in Port Dickson on Wednesday. Representing India, Ministry of External Affairs’ Secretary (East) P. Kumaran underlined New Delhi’s commitment to ASEAN’s centrality and unity, a cornerstone of India’s Act…
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Mumbai/New Delhi, September 10- India and Mauritius will give new momentum to renewable energy generation. Both countries will work jointly on solar and wind energy production, while ensuring energy security, transition, and inclusive development. This agreement was reached during bilateral talks held in Mumbai on Wednesday between India’s Energy Minister Manohar Lal and Mauritius’ Energy…
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