Giving some figures about the number of Indians who have received a pardon in recent times, thanks to Delhi’s successful global diplomacy, an Akashvani (aka All-India Radio) news report said that in 2024, “UAE pardoned 944 Indian prisoners ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr and UAE National Day [on December 2]”.
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Narendra Modi speaks with Myanmar’s senior general over earthquake, expresses solidarity
Narendra Modi speaks with Myanmar’s senior general over earthquake and expressed solidarity with him
Myanmar earthquake: Death toll crosses 1,000; Singapore Red Cross commits SGD 150K for relief and rescue
The Singapore Red Cross said that in order to fund the relief and rescue in Myanmar and Thailand, it would soon launch a “public fundraising appeal” and that the details would be shared via the Singapore Red Cross’ website redcross.sg.
British MP demands UK government’s apology for Jallianwala Bagh massacre ahead of anniversary
British MP urges UK government to apologise for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre which took place during the British rule on India.
ISRO completes 1,000-hour life test on Stationary Plasma Thruster, set to replace chemical propulsion in future satellites
Noting that these thrusters use Xenon as the propellant, the ISRO said the Specific Impulse of the Electric Propulsion System, which is a major performance indicator of a space propulsion system, is at least 6 times that of the conventional propulsion system.
India sends 15 tonnes of relief material to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar
The Indian government sent 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar a day after the nation was jolted by 7.7 magnitude earthquake
Trump praises ‘smart man’ Modi, sounds optimistic about US-India trade
The remarks assume significance since Trump has repeatedly criticised the high tariffs charged by India and other countries on American goods.
More than 150 die as 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Myanmar, Bangkok
Strong earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter Scale hits Myanmar with tremors felt in Thailand capital city Bangkok
Muhammad Yunus meets Xi Jingping during Beijing visit, urges China to reduce interest rates for loans
Yunus meets Xi Jinpign in China and discusses bilateral issues during his first bilateral trip since assuming power in 2024.
Indian man decides to marry his wife to her lover to avoid ‘Meerut-like murder’
Indian man marries his wife with her lover after he was scared knowing about Meerut murder case
