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MEA advises against travel to Iran and Israel

New Delhi: In light of the current volatile situation in the region, the Indian government has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to refrain from traveling to Iran or Israel until further notice. The advisory, dated April 12, 2024, comes amidst escalating tensions and security concerns in both countries. Travel advisory for Iran and […]

Elon Musk to Meet PM Modi During India Visit from April 22

Tesla's visionary CEO and SpaceX founder, Elon Musk, is poised to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his highly anticipated visit to India later this month. The rendezvous between Musk and PM Modi, scheduled for the week of April 22 in New Delhi, is expected to herald significant announcements regarding Tesla's investment plans and the establishment of a new factory in the country. Amidst growing anticipation, Musk took to social media platform X to express his enthusiasm, stating, "Looking forward to meeting with Prime Minister @NarendraModi in India!"

Indian diaspora urges action on student deaths in US

NEW DELHI: In a significant move, a leading diaspora organization has urged the US government, universities, and student organizations to address the alarming increase in deaths among Indian-origin students in the United States. The organization expressed deep concern over the recent spike in fatalities and called for immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being […]

Major economies still finance fossil fuels in poorer countries

In a recent development that raises concerns about global climate change, the world’s largest economies are investing billions of dollars in fossil fuels in developing nations. Despite international commitments to combat climate change and promote renewable energy, these countries continue to finance the exploration, extraction, and consumption of fossil fuels. This trend is particularly prevalent […]

Maldives thanks India for essential imports amid diplomatic tension

In a gesture of goodwill amidst diplomatic tensions, the Maldives has extended gratitude to India for renewing the import quota to allow the island nation to acquire essential commodities during the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The appreciation came from the Maldives' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer, who thanked India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, and the Indian government for their decision.