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Tharoor hails MEA's role in Nalanda revival, says it reflects India's legacy of knowledge

Goa, Dec. 23 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has praised the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for its role in reviving Nalanda University, calling it one of the government's lesser-known but significa... Read More


Modi govt is selling Aravalli Hills, not engaged in saving it: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Congress MP and former Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday accused the Modi government of attempting to "sell" the Aravalli Hills instead of "saving them", allegi... Read More


ADB, GoB sign loan deals worth $688m to support project

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) on Monday signed loan agreements worth $688 million to upgrade the 35-kilometre Chattogram-Dohazari railway li... Read More


Elysee Palace silver steward arrested for stealing thousands of euros' worth of silverware

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Three men will stand trial next year after a silver steward employed at the official residence of the French president was arrested this week for the theft of items of silverware... Read More


Tourist arrivals in December top 150,000

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A total of 154,609 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in December, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by ... Read More


Votes called for outstanding cultural, sports and tourism events of 2025

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- Van Hoa (Culture) Newspaper of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 23 held a press conference in Hanoi to launch the vote for the top 10 outstanding cultural, spo... Read More


India and New Zealand Announce Conclusion of Landmark Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive, balanced and forward-looking Free Trade Agreement (FTA) under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, mark... Read More


EAM Jaishankar holds talks with SL Tamil leaders on Cyclone Ditwah's proposed relief package by India

Colombo, Dec. 23 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with Sri Lankan Tamil leaders. Jaishankar highlighted India's efforts in reconstruction post Cyclone Ditwah havoc. In... Read More


Divya Kala Mela: Empowering Divyang Talent

Srinagar, Dec. 23 -- At India Gate, where the life-size statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has been installed, thousands of people were arriving daily in recent days. After paying homage to Netaji's... Read More


Noted broadcaster, author Abdul Ahad Farhad passes away

Srinagar, Dec. 23 -- Noted broadcaster and author Abdul Ahad Farhad passed away on Monday, drawing widespread condolences from colleagues, writers, broadcasters and literary organisations across Jammu... Read More