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China-India relations stable on the whole, says Beijing on Xi Jinping skipping G20 Meeting in New Delhi

China, a nation that has been engaged in a conflict with India in recent times, on Tuesday said it supports New Delhi in hosting the G20 Summit in New Delhi and is ready to work with all parties in making the event successful.

by Trans World Features September 06, 2023

'President of Bharat' in G20 invitation triggers speculation over India's official name change

New Delhi: "President of Bharat" instead of the traditional use of "President of India" in an invitation to foreign leaders for a G20 dinner has triggered speculation over whether the Modi government is mulling a change in the country's name officially.

by Trans World Features September 05, 2023

Govt convenes special session of Parliament; agenda not known

New Delhi: The NDA government at the Centre has called a special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi posted on X (formerly Twitter).

by Trans World Features August 31, 2023

Making absurd claims does not make other people's territories yours: S Jaishankar dismisses China's newly released map

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rebutted China's claim over Indian territory as shown in a map unveiled by the country and said the Narendra Modi-led government is clear about the territory of the nation.

by Trans World Features August 30, 2023

Jumeirah penthouse sale at record price boosts Dubai's real estate market

Creating record of sorts in Dubai's real estate market, the Jumeirah Group, a prestigious Emirati state-owned luxury hotel chain, has officially announced the sale of its penthouse unit within the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab branded residence, currently under construction.

by Trans World Features August 28, 2023

PM Narendra Modi meets Kyriakos Mitsotakis, agrees to elevate India-Greece relationship to Strategic Partnership

Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis met in Athens on Friday when the two leaders agreed to elevate their relationship to a ‘Strategic Partnership’.

by Trans World Features August 25, 2023

Vladimir Putin will not personally attend G20 summit in New Delhi: Kremlin

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will not personally attend the G20 summit to be held in New Delhi in September, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

by Trans World Features August 25, 2023

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO's latest video shows Pragyan coming out of Vikram, walks on Moon

ISRO made the country proud after its third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon and on Friday the science body left the countrymen elated by sharing the first visuals of the rover rolling down onto the Moon's surface as it exited the lander.

by Trans World Features August 25, 2023

Speeding Rolls Royce crashes into tanker Delhi-Mumbai expressway; 2 killed

Delhi: A luxurious Rolls Royce Phantom limousine caught fire as it collided with a petrol tanker on the New Delhi-Mumbai expressway on Thursday evening, burning both occupants of the tanker alive, media reports said.

by Trans World Features August 24, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 soft landing as scheduled, no postponement : ISRO Chief

Chennai: The soft landing of India's third Lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the South Polar region of the moon will take place as scheduled since there there is no postponement or any alternative plans, according to ISRO Chairman Dr.S.Somanath.

by Trans World Features August 23, 2023

PM Modi's Pakistani-origin sister to celebrate Rakshabandhan with him in Delhi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pakistani-origin sister Qamar Mohsin Sheikh is all set to visit New Delhi to tie a ‘rakhi’ on his wrist and celebrate the festival together on August 30, media reports said.

by Trans World Features August 22, 2023

Karnataka skilling, digital economy bodies partner HireMee for assessment, skill-building

Bengaluru: Two Karnataka State bodies charged with skill development and digital economy--Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) -- have partnered with SaaS-based skilling platform HireMee to help identify hidden talent in the state with a view to enhance their employability.

by Trans World Features August 21, 2023

ISRO announces Moon landing date, and time of Chandrayaan-3

Chennai: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday announced that the soft landing of the third Lunar Mission Chandrayaan-3 will take place at 1804 hrs on Aug 23.

by Trans World Features August 20, 2023

Chandrayaan-3: Deboosting operation of Lander Module orbit successful, says ISRO

Chennai: Deboosting operation to descend the Lander Module (LM) to a lower orbit of the Chandryaan-3 spacecraft was successfully performed at 1600 hrs on Friday, ISRO announced.

by Trans World Features August 18, 2023

America set to issue one million visas to Indians in 2023: Consul General Melinda Pavek

Kolkata: US Consul General in Kolkata Melinda Pavek on Thursday said America has set a target to issue one million visas to Indian citizens in 2023.

by Trans World Features August 18, 2023

Ukraine: Three die as Russian airstrikes hit Lutsk and Lviv

Local officials in Ukraine on Wednesday said at least three people died due to Russian missile attacks in the Volyn region of the war-hit country.

by Trans World Features August 16, 2023

Pakistan: Multiple churches vandalised over blasphemy charges

Several churches in Pakistan's Jaranwala region were vandalised by an angry mob over blasphemy allegations on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features August 16, 2023

Modi's I-Day speech: 'India to be third biggest economy in five years,' claims PM

New Delhi: Listing out achievements of his government in the past nine plus years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India will become the third largest economy in the world in the coming five years.

by Trans World Features August 15, 2023

Vladimir Putin, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron wish India on Independence Day

New Delhi: Prominent world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday greeted India as the country celebrated 77th Independence Day on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features August 15, 2023

Miss Universe Organisation cuts ties with Indonesia chapter following sexual harassment allegations

The Miss Universe Organization has announced it terminated relations with its franchisee in Indonesia following the recent scandal over sexual harassment at the local Miss Universe pageant.

by Trans World Features August 14, 2023

Russian shelling in Ukraine leaves seven people, including a baby, dead

At least seven people, including a 23-day-old child, were killed as Russian shells hit southern Ukraine on Sunday.

by Trans World Features August 13, 2023

Uzbekistan's economy is expected to maintain stability, a dynamic pace of development by the end of the year: CERR Expert

A Center for Economic Research and Reforms expert believes that Uzbekistan’s economy in the first half of the year maintained high growth dynamics and remained resistant to changes even in the unstable external situation.

by Trans World Features August 13, 2023