French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe wants more reciprocity in its economic ties with China. In an interview with a media house, the French leader emphasised that a reset is needed to ensure economic security. He said that Europe can play a balancing role that will allow China to remain included in the global
The death toll from torrential rains in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul has risen to 60 while thousands are still stranded. Rescue officials said another 67 people are missing in the state. The record-breaking floods devastated cities and forced thousands to leave their homes. More than 23,000 people had to leave their homes due
At least 15 people died after heavy rains in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province triggered landslides and flooding. Floods have affected 13 sub-districts as water and mud covered the area. More than 1,000 houses were affected, with 42 of them swept off their foundations and roads damaged after the landslides. Around 115 people were evacuated
DUBAI (May 5, 2024) – The Consulate General of India in Dubai hosted a ‘Weekend Open House’ session on Saturday 04 May 2024 marking another milestone in the community outreach program.Chaired by Consul General Shri Satish Kumar Sivan, the interactive event saw over 100 Indian nationals in attendance, providing them with a direct platform to
In Brazil, heavy rains in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul have killed 37 people and another 74 are missing. The record-breaking floods devastated cities and forced thousands to leave their homes. More than 23,000 people had to leave their homes due to the worst floods in 80 years. It was the fourth
In Dubai, the 10th-anniversary edition of World Art Dubai, the region’s biggest contemporary art fair, opened on May 2nd with a strong Indian flavour, showcasing works by Indian artists and art organizations. Running until May 5th, the prestigious fair is hosting more than 400 renowned galleries and solo artists, representing 60+ countries, putting Indian art
The Embassy of India in Muscat, Oman brought down the curtains on its landmark eight-month “Mandvi to Muscat” lecture series this week, concluding an insightful exploration of the Indian diaspora’s deep-rooted connections with Oman spanning centuries. The final lecture by renowned U.S. scholar Prof. Calvin Allen provided a panoramic overview of the rich history, tracing
In Paris, Police today entered France’s prestigious Sciences Po university and removed student activists who had occupied its buildings in protest against Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas in Gaza. Sciences Po University has become the epicentre of French student protests over the ongoing war and academic ties with Israel, which have spread across
Nepal is celebrating the 31st Press Freedom Day today. In a program organised by Media Action Nepal, Nawal Kishor Sah Saudi, Minister of Forests and Environment in the Government of Nepal launched the Annual Press Freedom Report. Addressing the August gathering, he mentioned that media is the third eye of a country and that freedom
The 12th India-Netherlands Foreign Office Consultations were held in The Hague, Netherlands yesterday. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Pavan Kapoor. The Dutch delegation was led by Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Paul Huijts. The last Foreign Office Consultations took place in New Delhi in