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NEW DELHI: India is reportedly close to finalising defence agreements worth around $450 million to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the weapon system used to strike Pakistani air bases during the four-day conflict in May — strikes that prompted Islamabad to seek a ceasefire. “The deals are expected to be signed in the near future…
(Image credits: X @narendramodi) NEW DELHI: French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reaffirmed the close and growing partnership between India and France during a meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg.After the discussion, President Macron posted on X, saying, “Thank you, my friend, dear Narendra Modi….
There are some 200 countries in the world, but what are the odds! There are only four that begin with the letter R. Despite being such a small group, these nations are incredibly diverse. Each ‘R’ nation offers a unique story and a fascinating identity. On this note, let’s have a look at these four…
The flag of Seychelles is arguably one of the most dynamic in the world. It features five radiating bands, blue, yellow, red, white, and green, that emerge from a single corner. The design symbolises a forward-moving nation, with each color representing a different idea: blue for the sky and sea, yellow for the sun, red…
TOI correspondent from London: British Indians are part of the wealth flight from Britain due to rising taxes, poor public services and concerns about further taxes in the autumn budget.India-born Herman Narula, co-founder of £2.5 billion tech company Improbable, is among the latest to abandon Britain for Dubai. He told the Daily Telegraph that he…
US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind a new wave of hard-hitting sanctions aimed at isolating Russia, warning that countries maintaining trade ties with Moscow—and potentially Iran—will be “very severely sanctioned.”Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump said he supported congressional efforts to advance tougher penalties on Russia and President Vladimir Putin. “I hear…
Did you ever think that there is one river that crosses 10 countries? Can you guess? Well, it’s not your obvious guess. Stretching from Germany’s Black Forest to the Black Sea, it’s the Danube, which is one of Europe’s most remarkable waterways, and the river that crosses more countries than any other on Earth. No…
Aging is a natural process and every living being’s reality, be it humans or animals. But it surely doesn’t mean slowing down, fading into the background, or losing purpose. In many countries, growing older is one of the most beautiful parts of life— it’s a continuation of a life rich in relationships, meaning, and vitality….
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook Report released its list of top 10 nations with highest GDP in April 2025. The report ranked the United States, China, and Germany in top place. We have curated a list of top 10 countries with the highest ranking GDP. These not only represent economic strength but…
Watchdog FATF hails ED’s asset recovery efforts NEW DELHI: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) acknowledged India’s efforts in recovering public assets lost to financial crimes, highlighting a money laundering case where land confiscated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was identified for the construction of a new airport that would serve the public.The acknowledgment comes…
