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PM Modi lands in France, to hold bilateral talks with President Macron on Sunday, check what's on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday landed in Nice, France. At the invitation of French President, Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi is undertaking an official visit to France from 13 - 14 June 2026 (Nice) and 16 – 18 June, 2026 (Evian and Paris). PM is visiting visit Nice for a bilateral meeting with President Macron on 14 June. In Nice, both leaders will also jointly inaugurate the 'Bharat Innovates' event, which will bring together top innovation startups and Venture Capital funds from India, France, and other countries.
PM Modi to meet Trump during G7 Summit in France on June 17: Here’s what they likely to discuss
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet US President Donald Trump during the G7 summit in France scheduled on JUne 17, the White House confirmed on Saturday. This meeting between the two leaders in France will mark the first face-to-face interaction since February 2025, when Prime Minister Modi visited President Trump following his victory in the November 2024 US presidential election.
Violation of Hormuz blockade won't be tolerated: Rubio tells Jaishankar as India protests attacks on vessels
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday told India's Externational Affais Minister S Jaishankar that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces in Hormuz Strait. During an urgent telephonic call, Rubio said violations of US blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated.
'Brutality is unimaginable': Indian-origin man jailed for 35 years in UK for rape, torture of woman
An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 34 years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing and raping a woman in London. Gagandeep Singh, 34, was found guilty in February of two counts of rape, false imprisonment, kidnapping and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a trial at Isleworth Crown Court. On Friday, he was handed a 34-year sentence, comprising 28 years in custody followed by a six-year extended licence period under strict restrictions.
'All crew members safe': MEA refutes reports of another Indian-crewed vessel targeted near Oman
The government on Saturday dismissed reports of another Indian-crewed vessel being targeted near the coast of Oman, calling them 'false'.
Geneva or elsewhere in Europe: US, Iran near deal but where will the peace treaty be signed?
The United States (US) and Iran are hopeful of a peace treaty, and have said that the deal is "closer than ever", hinting that the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East is nearing its end. The proposed deal, which is being described as historic, will ensure "long-term peace" in the Gulf that was ravaged by the Iran war.
US funded biolabs to more than 30 countries, FBI Director Tulsi Gabbard claims before stepping down
30 countriesODNI, the US had provided financial support to more than 120 biolabs in more than 30 countries. It has been claimed that many of these labs were doing research on dangerous and fast-spreading pathogens and their monitoring was not adequate. ukraine labs were also mentioneddeclassified documents said that more than 40 laboratories in Ukraine were working on pathogens associated with Soviet-era biological weapons. These mention particularly dangerous pathogens such as anthrax, Ebola, MERS, SARS, and plague. accusations against former administration and health officialsTulsi Gabbard a
Iran is very close to a deal with the United States, says Trump
Regarding a possible deal with the United States, Iran has said that the two countries are closer than ever before to a deal. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged the media to refrain from speculating about the terms of the agreement. Araghchi wrote on the social media platform X that the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is in the closest stage so far. He said the media should not speculate on its terms until the deal is finalised. All information will be made public after completion of the agreement. Interestingly, US President Donald Trump also shared Araghchi's post. T
Trump accuses Tehran of attacks on vessels with Indian seafarers in Hormuz: 'Totally unacceptable'
US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Tehran of attacks on vessels with Indian seafarers in Hormuz and said Iran was behind the attacks on three vessels carrying Indian seafarers near the Hormuz Strait, which resulted in the deaths of three, calling the incident "totally unacceptable." "Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING! Also, their totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against Indian Ships leaving the Hormuz Strait is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. They better get their act together, and FAST!" he added.
Pakistan's economy rests on donkeys, know what big step the Shehbaz government is going to take now
This number was 59 lakh in 2023-24. Traditionally, donkeys have been used to haul or pull heavy loads. They have been an important part of rural households as they are used in agricultural fields to transport crops, fodder, timber and other commodities. Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26, released on Thursday as part of the annual process. This process is done to share economic indicators before the federal budget is introduced. The survey revealed that the poverty level was 21.9 per cent in 2018-19, which increased to 28.9 per cent in 2024-25. According to the survey, rural poverty increased fr
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- PM Modi lands in France, to hold bilateral talks with President Macron on Sunday, check what's on agenda
- PM Modi to meet Trump during G7 Summit in France on June 17: Here’s what they likely to discuss
- Violation of Hormuz blockade won't be tolerated: Rubio tells Jaishankar as India protests attacks on vessels
- 'Brutality is unimaginable': Indian-origin man jailed for 35 years in UK for rape, torture of woman
- 'All crew members safe': MEA refutes reports of another Indian-crewed vessel targeted near Oman
