PM Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta. The visit aims to advance the India-Indonesia strategic partnership with key outcomes in defence (Astra, Brahmos), tech (EVMs), critical minerals, and infrastructure (Sabang port). Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. Official Spokesperson … Read more
Paraguay Senator Celeste Amarilla demands an apology from Kylian Mbappe and threatens legal action for ‘gender violence’ after he called her a ‘despicable woman,’ a response to her own controversial remarks about the footballer. Paraguay Senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded an apology from France captain Kylian Mbappe and threatened legal action, responding at length to … Read more
PM Narendra Modi is in Melbourne for his third Australia visit. He will meet PM Albanese to review their strategic partnership, covering defence, trade, and technology. The visit also includes a major diaspora event and sports cooperation talks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Australia on Wednesday as part of his three nation visit. … Read more
NATO chief Mark Rutte expects allies to show ‘clear, concrete and credible’ plans for the 5% GDP defence spending goal by 2035 at the Ankara summit. He noted progress with allies investing around 4% of GDP and stressed continued support for Ukraine. NATO Defence Spending Target NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday (local time) … Read more
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has appealed to citizens to avoid stepping out unless absolutely necessary. The civic body has advised people to stay away from trees, electric poles, damaged buildings, hoardings, waterlogged roads, and coastal areas where conditions may become hazardous. Vehicle owners have also been asked not to park under trees because of … Read more
Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run ended in the round of 16 against Spain. PM Luis Montenegro hailed the team, saying they will ‘face the future with ambition’. It marked Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup, ending his dream of the trophy. PM Hails Team Amid World Cup Exit Portugal’s Prime Minister Luis Montenegro hailed the … Read more
A Centrum report forecasts a healthy Q1 FY27 for India’s consumer durable sector, with 21% YoY sales growth. This is driven by an intense summer boosting demand for cooling products like ACs, supported by a favourable low base from last year. The first quarter of financial year 2026-2027 is likely to be a seasonally healthy … Read more
The payment gives Aligos non-dilutive funding as it advances its pipeline of treatments for liver and viral diseases. Under the licensing deal signed earlier this year, Aligos granted Xiamen Amoytop Biotech exclusive rights to develop and sell its experimental hepatitis B treatment drug, pevifoscorvir sodium, in Greater China. Under the deal, Aligos is eligible for … Read more
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei sharply criticised Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul over remarks on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Berlin of complicity in military aggression against Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Tuesday sharply criticised Germany over remarks by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Berlin … Read more
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the 80th ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ in New Delhi, urging people to adopt cycling to stay fit, fight obesity, and contribute to the nation’s health, environmental, and economic well-being. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday participated in the 80th edition of the ‘Fit India … Read more