As he arrived in Kyiv on Friday, PM Modi has become one of the few leaders who has visited both Russia and Ukraine after the war began. India's diplomatic relations with Ukraine were formally established in 1992, and Delhi has relied on Kyiv for supply of military technology and medicine.
So far, 14 deaths have been confirmed while 16 people have been rescued. The bus was reportedly en route to Kathmandu from Pokhara when it met with the road mishap, according to police.
The Indonesian legislature had sought to overturn and amend the rulings by the Constitutional Court on age and political requirements to contest in regional elections, triggering widespread protests. The ratification was seen as attempts by Joko Widodo to consolidate power.
During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the United States, India and the US signed two significant defence agreements: the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) and a Memorandum of Agreement on the Assignment of Liaison Officers.
As of August 2023, PM Modi has embarked on 80 foreign trips, including Poland and Ukraine, indicating his focus on enhancing India's global stature. His visit to Ukraine makes him to first Indian PM to arrive in the war-torn country in over 30 years of diplomatic ties.
Prime Minister Modi is the first leader in Indian history to visit Ukraine since establishing diplomatic relations in 1992. He also interacted with the Indian diaspora ahead of high-stakes talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be closely watched by the US and Russia.
The court rapped Wickremesinghe and the independent election commission for failing to hold local council elections last year. The elections for 340 local councils were postponed from March 9, 2023, as the Treasury claimed it could not fund the polls amid a crippling economic crisis.
Kamala Harris has officially become the first woman of Indian and African heritage to contest on a major party's ticket. She recalled her mother's role in her life in front of a large audience at the final day of the star-studded Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago.
The visit comes amid ongoing conflict, with Ukrainian forces in Russia's western Kursk region and Russian advances in eastern Ukraine. Modi's visit follows a recent trip to Moscow, where he urged for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The outlaws, who ambushed the police vehicles, also took several officers hostage. The police spokesperson reported that the attackers managed to flee after the assault, leaving some officers critically injured.
Afghanistan's new laws issued by the ministry for the “propagation of virtue and the prevention of vice” impose fresh curbs on women, such as their voices and bare faces. Women are banned from singing or reading aloud in public and looking at men they are not related to by blood or marriage.
The fire began on the eighth floor of the nine-story hotel in Bucheon. The cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained.
The disputed election in Venezuela announced Nicolas Maduro as the winner while opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez was predicted to win in exit polls. Maduro's victory was rejected by the opposition and the US, and led to widespread protests, killing at least 23.
PM Modi is visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and is the first Indian leader in history to visit the war-torn nation. His visit comes at a crucial juncture of the Russia-Ukraine War, as India is likely to assert its policy of dialogue and diplomacy.
As India and Poland are celebrating the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, PM Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk agreed to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership. They also agreed to explore further collaboration in defence, trade and artificial intelligence.
PM Modi will embark on a 20-hour journey aboard the Train Force One, a luxury train from Poland, for his first visit to Ukraine. The special train, which has hosted several world leaders, features luxurious amenities and executive-level work and relaxation facilities.
For PM Modi, the Ukraine trip is an opportunity "to engage Zelenskyy and secure Indian interests there, push back against Russian overreach and placate the West".
Robert Kennedy Jr, the nephew of the late President John F Kennedy, is an independent candidate for this year's elections who began his campaign by challenging President Joe Biden. He has yet to qualify for the ballot in many states and is reportedly seeking a position in the Trump administration.
Since taking office in May 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on an extensive diplomatic journey, engaging with global leaders and participating in numerous international summits. Here's a complete list; check.
The UK Home Office data shows a 23 per cent fall in Indian students coming to the UK for higher studies, despite being the largest community to enter the country. This indicates restrictions on the right of student visa holders to allow dependent family members.
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