India reiterates its support for fair, rule-based global trade

June 5, 2025 8:33 PM

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India reiterates its support for fair, rule-based global trade

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reiterated India's strong support for a fair and rule-based global trading system, which genuinely addresses the needs and aspirations of the Global South. Mr Birla was speaking at the working session on BRICS Parliamentary Action in Search of New Paths for Economic De...

India’s multi-party delegations reaffirm anti-terror stand globally

June 5, 2025 9:19 PM

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India’s multi-party delegations reaffirm anti-terror stand globally

The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor met prominent members of the Indian diaspora in the US. The delegation spoke about India’s resolute and united stand against terrorism and the new normal created by India through Operation Sindoor. The Indian diaspora members shared thei...

Sikkim: Rescue operation underway to evacuate stranded tourists in Mangan

June 5, 2025 9:46 PM

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Sikkim: Rescue operation underway to evacuate stranded tourists in Mangan

In Sikkim, 63 tourists were airlifted today at Chaten in Mangan district. IAF's two MI-17 helicopters and NDRF teams were pressed into services today. However due to inclement weather and challenging terrain in North Sikkim, the evacuation process has been called off for the day. The evacuated touri...

India, Kyrgyzstan’s Bilateral Investment Treaty comes into force

June 5, 2025 8:10 PM

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India, Kyrgyzstan’s Bilateral Investment Treaty comes into force

India and Kyrgyzstan today signed the Protocol and exchanged the Instrument of Ratification of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). The BIT was signed in presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich in New Delhi. ...

Oil prices up

June 5, 2025 8:39 PM

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Oil prices up

Oil prices edged higher today, after falling the previous day. Brent Crude was trading 0.42 per cent higher at 65 dollars and 13 cents per barrel. WTI Crude was 0.30 per cent up at 63 dollars and four cents per barrel, when reports last came in.

Millions of Pilgrims Gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj’s Most Sacred Ritual

June 5, 2025 5:09 PM

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Millions of Pilgrims Gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj’s Most Sacred Ritual

Millions of Muslims from around the world assembled on the Plain of Arafat near Mecca today for the performance of Wuquf-e-Arafat, the central and most critical ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage that marks the spiritual pinnacle of the sacred journey. Observed on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, A...