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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Seoul, November 5, 2025: BTS members Jimin and Jungkook have officially announced the return of their hit travel reality series, “Are You Sure?!” with Season 2 set to premiere on Disney+ from December 3, 2025. The upcoming season will feature eight episodes, released bi-weekly through the holiday season, promising fans a blend of adventure, humor,…
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Kuala Lumpur, November 1, 2025 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a series of bilateral meetings with the Defence Ministers of New Zealand, South Korea, and Vietnam on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), underscoring India’s continued efforts to build a robust and cooperative security framework in the Indo-Pacific region.…
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