Category: World

Brussels: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal concluded a two-day visit to Brussels, engaging in intensive discussions to accelerate the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The meetings, held on January 8–9, included a high-level dialogue with EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič. Both sides reviewed progress across key negotiating tracks and directed their teams to resolve pending issues, signalling strong political commitment to finalising a comprehensive agreement after months of technical talks. Goyal’s visit followed senior-level meetings between Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Sabine…

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Minneapolis: Tens of thousands of people marched through Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of Renee Good, 37, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, part of over 1,000 rallies planned nationwide this weekend against federal deportation operations. Despite freezing winds, the massive turnout reflected public outrage over the incident, which has drawn sharply contrasting accounts from Minnesota Democratic leaders and the federal government. Demonstrators, led by Indigenous Mexican dancers, marched toward the residential street where Good was shot in her car, chanting slogans like “Abolish ICE”…

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Dubai: Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi has won the world’s largest AI Film Award for his movie Lily, receiving a $1 million prize from Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai. The award, organised in collaboration with Google Gemini, is part of the summit’s fourth edition held from January 9 to 11 under the theme “Content for Good.” The event brought together over 15,000 creators, influencers, executives, and global experts to explore the future of content creation. The competition received 3,500 film…

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Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed their commitment to deepen India-Germany ties across defence, economy, technology, climate action, and people-to-people exchanges during Merz’s official visit to India, according to a joint statement. Chancellor Merz, accompanied by a delegation including 23 leading German CEOs, made his first official visit to India and Asia since taking office, underlining Germany’s prioritisation of India as a key strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific. The visit marks 25 years of India-Germany Strategic Partnership and 75 years of diplomatic relations. The visit…

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Tehran: A striking new form of protest is emerging in Iran, where women have been seen lighting cigarettes from burning portraits of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The trend, which has spread rapidly on social media, highlights public anger over the ongoing economic crisis, soaring inflation, the plunging rial, and government repression. Since late December 2025, protests across the country have grown into one of the biggest challenges to Khamenei’s rule. Demonstrators have taken to the streets, chanted slogans, damaged government property, and persisted despite internet and telecommunications blackouts. Symbolic…

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BHARATI Startup Zone Showcases Role of Agri-Startups in Strengthening Export Value Chains Dubai:  The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, participated in IndusFood 2026, during which it organised the BHARATI Startup Challenge to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural and processed food export sector. The initiative aims to support export-ready startups by providing mentorship, market access and policy facilitation. Selected startups emerging from the challenge will be provided international exposure through participation in Gulfood in Dubai,…

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Tehran: Once known as “the world’s richest child,” surrounded by luxury yet marked by loneliness, Reza Pahlavi has unexpectedly become the focal point of Iran’s most intense protests in decades. As nationwide demonstrations that began in late December 2025 continue to escalate, chants calling for the return of Iran’s former crown prince are echoing across the country. Iran is currently witnessing widespread unrest driven by a deep economic crisis, soaring inflation, the historic collapse of the rial, and growing anger over the Islamic Republic’s repressive policies. What began as protests…

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New York: The United States carried out a series of intense airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) positions across Syria on Saturday night, unleashing what officials described as a decisive response to the killing of three American citizens. The US State Department and Central Command (CENTCOM) released video footage confirming the operation and showcasing precision strikes on militant infrastructure. The military action is part of “Operation Hawkeye Strike,” launched on the orders of President Donald Trump as retaliation for a deadly attack on US forces last month. According to CENTCOM, the…

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Lucknow: Envisioned as more than just a residential development, NRI Retreat Apartments emerges as a welcoming, cosmopolitan community designed for Non-Resident Indians and elite Indian homeowners seeking global standards of living in the heart of Lucknow. Rooted in the belief that diverse cultures thrive best together, the project promises a harmonious living environment where residents from different geographies feel at home. Positioned as a lifestyle destination, NRI Retreat invites residents to indulge in luxury and discover joy in every moment. The development reflects thoughtful planning, international sensibilities, and a strong…

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