France has reported around 1,000 excess deaths linked to the brutal heatwave sweeping across Europe, as temperatures in several countries climbed towards 40°C and extreme weather disrupted transport, power supply and public health systems. France’s public health agency said most of the fatalities involved elderly citizens, warning that the toll may rise as data from […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Seychelles’ highest environmental honour — ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ — in recognition of his leadership in environmental conservation, ocean protection, and sustainable development. The award was presented during his ongoing three‑day visit to the island nation, marking a significant moment in India–Seychelles relations and India’s wider engagement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday for a three‑day visit aimed at strengthening India’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and expanding cooperation with one of its closest island partners. Soon after landing, Modi posted on X, thanking President Dr Patrick Herminie for the warm welcome and describing Seychelles as
Hezbollah has forcefully rejected the newly announced US‑brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a “humiliating, shameful surrender” that undermines Lebanese sovereignty and legitimises Israel’s continued military presence in the south. The group’s deputy chief Naim Qassem declared the deal “null and void,” insisting that Lebanon must instead adhere to the provisions of
India’s record as a global first responder is undeniable. From the 2004 tsunami to the Covid‑19 pandemic, from earthquakes in Nepal, Turkey and Venezuela to evacuations in Sudan, Yemen and Ukraine, India has repeatedly stepped forward — often faster than far richer nations. Yet the global recognition India receives rarely matches the scale of its
India has deployed a 41‑member specialised medical contingent from the 60 Parachute Field Ambulance to Venezuela after the South American nation was struck by two devastating earthquakes, reinforcing India’s growing reputation as a global first responder in humanitarian crises. The deployment follows twin quakes — a rare doublet measuring 7.2 and 7.5 — that caused
China has formally proposed the creation of a Bangladesh–Myanmar–China Economic Corridor (BMC‑EC) during high‑level talks between President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing. According to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister’s Office, the proposal was placed during detailed discussions on regional connectivity, trade expansion and long‑term strategic cooperation. PMO spokesperson Mahdi Amin said
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has sharply criticised major global credit rating agencies — Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s — accusing them of consistently undervaluing India’s economic strength and long‑term potential. Speaking at a plenary session organised by the High Commission of India in London, Goyal said the agencies had “not recognised the
US President Donald Trump has warned that any country introducing digital services taxes targeting American technology companies will face an immediate 100% tariff on all goods exported to the United States. The threat marks a sharp escalation in Washington’s pushback against foreign attempts to regulate or tax major US tech giants, many of which dominate
The United Nations’ Independent International Fact‑Finding Mission on Venezuela has issued an urgent appeal to the government to immediately restore access to social media and communication platforms, warning that the country is facing a “life‑and‑death” situation following two powerful earthquakes that struck near Caracas on 24 June. The twin quakes — a rare doublet measuring
