The 64-year-old Ali Bongo has been in power since 2009 after the death of his father Omar Bongo, who ruled the country for 41 years since 1967.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its first mission to study the Sun 'Aditya-L1' days after the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 on the far side of the Moon.
The G20 summit will be held in New Delhi from September 9 to 10 which will see participation from heads of various countries as well as foreign delegations.
India Women won the inaugural Women's Asian Hockey5s World Cup Qualifiers on Monday to seal their place in the next year's inaugural World Cup. India defeated Thailand 7-2 in the title clash to seal their berth.
Notably, the central paramilitary has a special VIP Security (VS) wing in its establishment that has a strength of over 6,000 personnel. It guards more than 110 VVIPs in the country.
Tsunami waves knocked out the Fukushima nuclear power plant’s backup electricity supply and caused meltdowns in three of its reactors. The event is regarded as one of the worst nuclear accidents in history.
Although the Kremlin cites ongoing "war" as a reason for his absence, it was obvious his decision to skip the event was motivated by the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged atrocities against children and women in Kyiv.
BRICS has announced to have invited six nations to join the group at its Summit in Johannesburg. Most of the nations invited include those from the Middle East. Will their induction change the US-dominated world order? What is the significance of the invitations?
On Jammu and Kashmir, Greece’s position reflects India's concerns. Unlike the West and other regions of Europe, it has not issued any statement on the recent developments in Kashmir.
United World Wrestling suspended WFI for not being able to hold the elections as Indian wrestlers won't be allowed to compete under India flag in the World Championships.
It is expected that world leaders will emphasise limiting the dominance of the United States in both shaping the economy and the world order. As of now, America monopolises the world order, where it retains itself in the top position and then Europe-- overlooking China's position.
Some of the factors that contribute to the 'BIMARU' status of these states are high population growth rates, low literacy rates, high infant and maternal mortality rates, low per capita income, high poverty levels, and inadequate infrastructure.
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic, world leaders will advocate to end the hegemony of the West and the dominance of dollar in the international trade.
Section 179(1) of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act bans putting up caste, religion stickers or logos on vehicles.
The voyage is crucial amid the fact the giant vessel will participate in various exercises with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) units on the West Coast of Australia.
Himachal Pradesh weather: Continuous rains wreaked massive havoc in HP, claiming the lives of over 74 people in the last few days, the government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday (August 19) declared the whole state as a 'natural calamity'-affected area.
Under the agreement, Airbus delivered the first 16 aircraft in "fly-away" condition from its final assembly line in Seville by 2025 and the subsequent 40 aircraft will be manufactured in India.
Jal Jeevan Mission, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2019 to provide clean drinking tap water in the rural areas of the country, has completed two-thirds of its target in four years, with more than a year to go before the completion of the deadline in 2024.
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the most sacred and revered temples in India. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, and his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra. The temple has a long and rich history, as well as many fascinating facts and mysteries.
India and the UK have been negotiating an FTA since January last year, with a goal towards a comprehensive pact that is expected to significantly enhance the bilateral trading relationship worth an estimated GBP 34 billion in 2022.
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