Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) for further strengthening of cooperation in space activities between the two countries. This agreement will help to boost coordination between space agencies on crew and crew module recovery for the “Gangayaan” mission, which will be India’s first crewed spaceflight program. The agreement was signed on November 20 by D.K. Singh, the Director of the Human Space Flight Centre(HSFC) on ISRO’s side, and Jarrod Powell, General Manager of the Space Capabili
The United States took this initiative of repatriating stolen art from countries across Southeast Asia and South. As a part of it, the US on Wednesday announced returning over 1400 looted artefacts, all of which is worthed at $10 million to India. Until recently, these looted goods included artefacts that were displayed at the New york Metropolitan Museum of Art, says a report by CNN. Amongst the items returned to India is a sandstone sculpture of a celestial dancer that was an artefact smuggled from central India to London and then was illegally sold to one of the Met's patrons and don
Indian students have outnumbered all the international students in the United States. This has happened after 15 years that 29.4% of the total international student body are Indians as per a report published by Open Doors 2024 on Monday. With a student count of 331,602, India has overtaken China during the academic year 2023-24. Today, Indians become the biggest source of International students in the US. The milestone is accounted as 23% increase from the last academic session when the Indian student count stood at 268,923. The note shared by the US Embassy on Open Door's 2024 re
Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi, sent a congratulations message to Navin Rmgoolam on Wednesday, who is now the Prime Minister of Mauritius from this month. As per the Saudi Press Agency, the prince conveyed “his sincere congratulations and best wishes” to the premier and wished “the friendly people of the Republic of Mauritius further progress and prosperity.” Ramgoolam was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Mauritius a week ago after his win in the general election. The 77 years veteran politician has reclaimed his fourth term in office. He was previously the Prim
As per a report published by the Saudi Press Agency, the International Maritime Organization on wednesday accepted the credentials of Saudi Arabia's new permanent representative. During an ongoing meeting in London, the IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez welcomed Kamal Bin Mohammed Al-Junaidi. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, the Saudi deputy transport minister, also attended the event. The UK-based UN agency sets the international standards for designing and ensuring safety and security standards. It is also the global maritime authority for building safety protocols for maritime tr
According to the London-based residential developer Barratt London, Indians form the largest group of property owners in London. This group includes individuals who have lived in the UK for generations, as well as non-resident Indians (NRIs). It also comprises investors from other countries, students, and families who travel to the UK for education. The English and Pakistani people are next in number. It was also noted that Indian investors, who reside in both UK and India are prepared to spend anywhere between GBP 290,000 to GBP 450,000 for a one, two or three-bedroom property in London.
Denmark is the first ever country to impose a carbon tax on agriculture. Under the deal, the country aspires to plant one billion trees on farmland over the next 20 years, as stated by the Ministry of the Green Tripartite agreement. In August, the Ministry incorporated a green deal reached in June between farmers, labor unions, industries, and environmental groups. One of the major hurdles for lawmakers in Denmark is reducing agriculture emissions, which contribute to the country's biggest source of greenhouse gases. This aims to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030 from
PM presented with 'Key to the City' of Abuja on arrival in Nigeria It is PM Modi's first-ever visit to the West African Region. He is currently on his five-day trip to Nigeria, Guyana and Brazil. From Nigeria, he will be traveling to Brazil. The Prime Minister arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, his first leg of the three-nation visit. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the invitation, and it is the first-ever visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in the course of 17 years. As per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), - "Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Abuja, Nigeria. W
Denmark's Victoria Kjr Theilvig is crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first ever Dane to win the title. The 21-year-old is a competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer who won the race against 120 contestants. The annual pageant was held in Mexico City on Saturday night. For the achievement, she was applauded by her fellow participants. The title was presented to her by Tiara from the reigning title holder Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. The finale event, hosted by "Saved by the Bell" star Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, also featured a performance by si
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar unveiled his latest book, Why Bharat Matters, in a grand event in Dubai, drawing significant attention from diplomats, and the Indian diaspora. The book mentions about India’s rising global stature, its strategic priorities, and its evolving role in shaping a multipolar world. The launch event highlighted the growing relevance of India, in global geopolitics, economics, and cultural diplomacy. Dr. Jaishankar, known for his astute diplomatic acumen and strategic vision, shared his insights on how India is navigating contemporary chall