International

Bengaluru: ISRO's latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2 was launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral in the US and successfully placed into orbit, the space agency's commercial arm NSIL said. The 4,700 kg GSAT-N2 High-throughput (HTS) satellite has been injected into the desired orbit, NewSpace India Limited...

Rio de Janeiro: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed next steps in bilateral relations following the recent meeting of the leaders of the two countries and the de-escalation of border tensions. At their meeting on the sidelines of the...

Rio de Janeiro: The countries of the Global South are most adversely impacted by the food, fuel and fertilizer crisis caused by global conflicts and G20 must focus on addressing it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday. In an address at a session at the...

Beijing: China Monday said it stands ready to deliver on important common understandings reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the recent BRICS summit leading to a thaw in the relations frozen for over four years due to military standoff...

Jerusalem: Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Monday claimed responsibility for an airstrike in central Beirut that killed Mohammed Afif, the Chief Propagandist and Spokesperson of Hezbollah. According to the Israeli military, Afif was a senior Hezbollah military operative who maintained contact with high-ranking officials and was...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday expressed his gratitude for a memorable welcome in Rio de Janeiro. Taking to his X handle, PM Modi posted a video of his arrival at the airport and the warm welcome by the Indian community. PM Modi wrote,...

Abuja: Nigeria Sunday conferred its national award - the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger - on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his statesmanship and stellar contribution to fostering bilateral ties, making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the distinction. In a...

Abuja: India accords high priority to its strategic partnership with Nigeria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday as he held wide-ranging talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a focus on shoring up bilateral cooperation in sectors such as defence, trade and energy. In...

Baku (Azerbaijan): At COP29 in Baku, India expressed frustration with developed countries for not seriously discussing how to support climate action in developing nations, saying it is impossible to tackle climate change without financial and technological help. Delivering a statement in the closing plenary of...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abuja Sunday, marking his first-ever visit to Nigeria as part of a three-nation tour that will also include stops in Brazil and Guyana. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally welcomed PM Modi at Abuja airport, highlighting the...