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August 15, 2025 5:00 PM

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French President Macron congratulates PM Modi on Independence Day

  French President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the country's 79th Independence Day. In his message, Mr. Macron expressed hope that the strategic partnership between both countries will continue to deepen towards 2047 and beyond. The Frenc...

August 15, 2025 10:50 AM

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High Commission of India celebrates 79th Independence Day in Bangladesh

The 79th Independence Day of India was celebrated by the High Commission of India in Bangladesh. A large number of Indian community members took part in the celebration at the Chancery building in Dhaka.   High Commissioner, Pranay Verma unfurled the national flag and read out excerpts from the Hon’...

August 15, 2025 10:30 AM

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urges Israel to drop West Bank building plan

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged Israel to drop plans to advance settlement construction in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, warning the move would violate international law.   Kallas said in a statement, that if implemented, settlement construction in this area will p...

August 15, 2025 8:32 AM

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India’s 79th Independence Day being celebrated in Sri Lanka

India’s 79th Independence Day is being celebrated in Sri Lanka. Remembering the sacrifices of Indian forces, High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha laid a wreath at the IPKF monument in Colombo today morning.   He also hoisted the tricolour and read out excerpts from the President’s message on the ...

August 14, 2025 9:43 PM

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Brazil launches aid package to counter US tariff hike

Brazil has launched a slew of measures to support exporters hit by a 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US government. The initiative, called Sovereign Brazil, provides around 5.562 billion US dollars in affordable loans, tax breaks and other measures, prioritising small businesses and those dealing ...

August 14, 2025 1:39 PM

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Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia Holds Cleanliness Drive Ahead of Independence Day

In the run-up to Independence Day 2025, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia organised a Shramdaan activity under the Har Ghar Swachhata campaign. Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan administered the Swachhta Pledge, after which staff and community members joined in cleaning and beautifying the Embassy pr...

August 14, 2025 12:34 PM

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6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted the Tonga Islands Region at 0438 GMT on Thursday.   The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 18.40 degrees south latitude and 172.39 degrees west longitude. According to initial reports, no tsunami warni...