Paul, who passed away aged 94 in London on Thursday, August 21, was appointed a Labour life peer as Baron Paul of Marylebone in 1996.
Author: Press Trust of India
Iconic Dal Lake in Kashmir spills over with thrills as Khelo India Water Sports Festival makes history
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Indian Ambassador Kwatra discusses trade and energy security with US lawmakers
The Indian ambassador met Senator Bill Hagerty and thanked him for “consistent and strong support to the India-US partnership”.
Indian foreign minister Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart Lavrov to talk trade and prep for annual summit
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Agni-5 missile launch marks major leap in India’s long-range strike capability
The Agni-5 missile can bring almost the entire Asia including the northernmost part of China as well as some regions in Europe under its striking range.
Zelenskyy brings Europe’s top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending war with Russia
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Cricketer Akash Deep credits coach Gambhir, captain Gill after breakthrough England series
A 10-wicket match-haul in one game and a very important half-century in another, both in winning causes, summed up Akash Deep’s performance that has made him an overnight star but he can’t forget what head coach Gautam Gambhir told him after his 66 at the Oval.
US-Russia talks: A red carpet for Putin, but no peace plan from Trump
After about 2 and a half hours of talks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, the two men appeared before reporters for what had been billed as a joint news conference — but they took no questions.
Indian missions across Asia celebrate 79th Independence Day, speak of solidarity
The Indian High Commissioner in Singapore, Shilpak Ambule, read the President’s message to the Indian diaspora during the Independence Day celebration. He also shared India’s views on terrorism through an elaborate exhibition on some of the terror attacks the country had tackled.