Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Promotes PM Modi’s Cultural Vision at G20 Summit and WTM London
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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Promotes PM Modi’s Cultural Vision at G20 Summit and WTM London

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, represented India at the G20 Culture Ministers' Summit in Brazil and the World Travel Mart in London. These events align with PM Modi's aim of encouraging sustainable development through culture. Shekhawat emphasised India's rich cultural history and tremendous tourism potential, presenting it as a strategic driver of economic progress. He emphasised how India's cultural richness and geographic diversity can make it a top tourist destination and a key contributor to the national economy. During the summit, Shekhawat h

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India, Russia to Explore New Horizons in Trade and Investment During Deputy PM Manturov’s Visit
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India, Russia to Explore New Horizons in Trade and Investment During Deputy PM Manturov’s Visit

Denis Manturov, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister, and S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, will co-chair the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Cultural Cooperation (IGC-TEC) meeting in New Delhi on November 12, with the goal of strengthening economic ties between the two countries. Before the major event, Manturov will attend the India-Russia Business Forum in Mumbai on Monday, which aims to strengthen ties between Indian and Russian business executives. The IGC-TEC, which was created in 1992, remains an important platform for overseeing

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South Africa, Britain to Bolster Trade and Defence Ties with New Growth Plan
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South Africa, Britain to Bolster Trade and Defence Ties with New Growth Plan

South Africa and Britain have agreed to strengthen economic and defence ties, according to their foreign ministers after talks on Tuesday. Britain is one of South Africa's top five export destinations, including precious metals, cars, and agricultural products, making it the country's largest trading partner on the African continent. According to South African Revenue Service figures, bilateral trade between the two countries was worth approximately $7.62 billion last year. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, along with South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola, declared, "We've c

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Japan and Poland Forge Nuclear Energy Partnership to Bolster Poland’s Energy Transition
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Japan and Poland Forge Nuclear Energy Partnership to Bolster Poland’s Energy Transition

The Japanese and Polish governments plan to increase nuclear energy cooperation with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, according to Poland's Ministry of Industry. This deal intends to improve Poland's energy transition by integrating Japanese nuclear technology into its infrastructure. According to a statement released by the Polish industry ministry on social media platform X, the MoU will involve the exchange of crucial information and technological support between the two countries. Japanese companies, including Hitachi and IHI, are anticipated to contribut

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EAM Jaishankar Meets Australian PM Albanese to Strengthen Strategic Ties
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EAM Jaishankar Meets Australian PM Albanese to Strengthen Strategic Ties

On Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra to discuss measures to strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During the meeting, Jaishankar extended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings and expressed gratitude for Albanese's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. From November 3-7, Jaishankar will be in Australia on an official visit, to foster cooperation on a variety of issues. "I am delighted to meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today in Canberra. I conveyed a warm welcom

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Donald Trump declares magnificent victory in speech to jubilant supporters
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Donald Trump declares magnificent victory in speech to jubilant supporters

Donald Trump delivered an electrifying speech to his fans at the Palm Beach Convention Centre in Florida, declaring a "magnificent victory." Fans rejoiced as pickup vehicles honked and bikers blared Trump-themed hip-hop music. Fatima Henges, a 30-year-old supporter, voiced her satisfaction, adding, "I'm super happy about the results so far." In his speech, Trump congratulated Americans for what he called "the extraordinary honour" of electing him as the 47th President. Addressing the thrilled audience, he declared, "This is a magnificent victory for the American people" and claimed to have

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UAE and Qatar Leaders Discuss Regional Stability and Bilateral Ties
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UAE and Qatar Leaders Discuss Regional Stability and Bilateral Ties

UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, spoke on the phone on Saturday, emphasising their countries' close link and exploring new ways to further bilateral relations and regional collaboration. During their discussion, the two leaders emphasised the necessity of collaboration in addressing critical regional concerns and strengthening the UAE-Qatar strategic cooperation. In light of recent developments, both presidents exchanged views on a variety of crucial regional and international issues, with a focu

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Singapore PM Witness Eight Landmark MoUs to Boost Bilateral Ties
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Singapore PM Witness Eight Landmark MoUs to Boost Bilateral Ties

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong recently saw the signing of eight major agreements during the Crown Prince's official two-day visit. These memorandums of understanding (MoUs) include civil service training, social development, artificial intelligence (AI), and other topics, indicating a growing relationship between the UAE and Singapore. During a ceremonial welcome on October 29, Prime Minister Wong and Sheikh Khaled reaffirmed their countries' close friendship and common interests. In a Facebook post,

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PM Modi and Spanish PM Launch C-295 Aircraft Facility, Strengthening India-Spain Ties
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PM Modi and Spanish PM Launch C-295 Aircraft Facility, Strengthening India-Spain Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking a big step forward in India's aerospace goals. This facility, a collaboration between TATA Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus Defence and Space in Spain, will produce 40 C-295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force's ageing Avro-748 fleet. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi emphasised the plant's future significance in exports, saying, "The Tata-Airbus manufacturing facility will enhance India-Spain relations and support the 'Make in India, Mak

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Xi, Modi, and Putin Address Ukraine Conflict as BRICS Eyes Expansion
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Xi, Modi, and Putin Address Ukraine Conflict as BRICS Eyes Expansion

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other BRICS leaders met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the conflict in Ukraine, as the Kremlin convened a huge meeting demonstrating that Western efforts to isolate Russia had failed. Goldman Sachs founded the BRICS group, which now accounts for 45% of the global population and 35% of the global GDP, to highlight the growing economic dominance of major emerging nations. Despite its economic strength, BRICS confronts internal disagreements about how rapid expansion can affect its geopolitical aim. Pr

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