With Russia’s war on Ukraine now in its 17th month, the Kyiv City Administration has opened up training for civilians who want to learn survival skills, including how to shoot, provide first aid and recognise land mines.
Tag: Global Diplomacy
Pro-Khalistan protests in UK, Canada see low turnout
Anti-Indian rallies organised in Canada and the United Kingdom turned into flops due to a counter pro-Indian march as well as poor turnouts.
Indian-Americans, US politicians condemn attack on San Francisco consulate
There has been a slew of condemnations of the vandalism at the Indian consulate in San Francisco, with US lawmakers and influential Indian-Americans among those calling for expeditious action against those behind this “criminal act”.
NSA Doval, advisor to French President discuss PM Modi’s upcoming visit
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval yesterday held wide-ranging talks with French President’s diplomatic advisor Emmanuel Bonne with a focus on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris next week.
Biden administration urges 26/11 terrorist Tahawwur Rana be extradited to India
The Biden administration reiterated that Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana be extradited to India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and urged a US court in California to deny the writ of habeas corpus filed by him.
First IIT outside India to come up in Zanzibar: Jaishankar
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced today that the first IIT campus outside India will be launched in Tanzania’s Zanzibar and is expected to launch academic programmes in October.
India lone SCO nation which doesn’t endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Highlighting its continued opposition to China’s attempt at total trade dominance, India yesterday once again refused to endorse the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the only country in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) not to support the project.
Pakistan Cricket Board seeks permission to travel to India for cricket World Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought clearance to travel to India for the upcoming cricket World Cup from Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to a report.
White House slams harassment of journalist who asked PM Modi question on minority rights
The White House condemned the online harassment faced by US journalist Sabrina Siddiqui over her question on minority rights to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his joint press conference with President Joe Biden.
EAM Jaishankar’s aide Dr Shilpak Ambule is next Indian High Commissioner to Singapore: MEA
Dr Shilpak N Ambule, presently Joint Secretary in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Singapore. He is an Indian Foreign Service officer from the 2002 batch, and is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
