India’s exports grew at a modest pace in June 2024, according to government data released today. However, the increase was not enough to offset a rise in imports, leading to a wider trade deficit. Overall exports, including merchandise and services, grew 5.40% in June compared to the same month last year. This follows a stronger…
Sudarsan Pattnaik, a globally renowned sand artist and recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri, has achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career. Known for his intricate and thought-provoking sand sculptures, Pattnaik has once again made India proud on the international stage. Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has added another feather to his accolade-heavy…
Prachanda Resigns After Losing Trust Vote Pushpa Kamal Dahal, known as Prachanda, resigned as Prime Minister of Nepal after losing a vote of confidence in Parliament. This was his fifth trust vote, reflecting ongoing political instability in the Himalayan nation. Following Prachanda’s resignation, KP Sharma Oli of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) staked…
Strengthening Bilateral Trade During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Moscow, India and Russia agreed to advance their bilateral trade settlement using national currencies. This move aims to promote economic cooperation and reduce dependency on the US dollar. Russia’s Charge d’Affaires, Roman Babushkin, highlighted this as a significant point in the India-Russia joint statement….
A Call for Cooperation Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed China’s willingness to work with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to address and manage the ongoing border issues between the two countries. This comes amid the prolonged border row in eastern Ladakh. Wang conveyed his readiness in a congratulatory message to Doval on…
A Groundbreaking Surgery In a remarkable medical achievement, an Indian-origin doctor has successfully performed the first paediatric living liver transplant in the UAE. The groundbreaking procedure was conducted on four-year-old Razia Khan, who was born in Abu Dhabi and diagnosed with a rare genetic liver condition called Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis type 3 (PFIC). The…
Historic Victory Ends Conservative Reign In a momentous shift in British politics, Keir Starmer has emerged as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking the end of 14 years of Conservative dominance. At 61, Starmer leads the Labour Party back to power following a decisive victory in Thursday’s general elections. The centre-left Labour…
Over 200 Rockets Fired in Response to Commander’s Killing On Thursday, Hezbollah launched an extensive airstrike on Israel, firing more than 200 rockets at several military bases. This act was in retaliation for the killing of Mohammad Naameh Nasser, a senior commander of the Lebanese militant group. This strike marks one of the most significant…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Astana during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit to discuss critical border issues. The discussion focused on resolving the remaining disputes in the border areas between India and China, with both nations agreeing to expedite their efforts through diplomatic and military channels….
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the top candidate to succeed U.S. President Joe Biden should he decide to withdraw from the 2024 election race. This development comes amidst growing concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden’s viability as a candidate following a lackluster debate performance. Sources close to the Biden campaign, the White…
