Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today for crucial bilateral talks. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening the ties between the two neighboring nations, with discussions likely covering trade, security, and regional cooperation. This diplomatic visit comes at a time of evolving political and economic dynamics in South Asia, with both leaders aiming to enhance their strategic partnership for mutual benefit.

Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake To Meet India's PM Modi In India Today

Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today for crucial bilateral talks. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening the ties between the two neighboring nations, with discussions likely covering trade, security, and regional cooperation. This diplomatic visit comes at a time of evolving political and economic dynamics in South Asia, with both leaders aiming to enhance their strategic partnership for mutual benefit.



In a strong response in Parliament, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at the Congress party over allegations regarding the 1975 Emergency. Modi criticized Congress for attempting to distort history, emphasizing that the Emergency imposed by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a dark period in Indian democracy. He urged the opposition to reflect on its role during that time, highlighting the sacrifices made by those who fought for democracy. Modi's remarks sparked heated debates, reigniting discussions on India's political history.

India: PM Modi Hits Back At Congress Over 'Emergency' In Parliament

In a strong response in Parliament, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at the Congress party over allegations regarding the 1975 Emergency. Modi criticized Congress for attempting to distort history, emphasizing that the Emergency imposed by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a dark period in Indian democracy. He urged the opposition to reflect on its role during that time, highlighting the sacrifices made by those who fought for democracy. Modi's remarks sparked heated debates, reigniting discussions on India's political history.



The Mahayuti cabinet was sworn in on Sunday (Dec 15) after a massive victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The swearing ceremony was held in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.

Maharashtra Cabinet: 39 Mahayuti ministers take oath in Nagpur in presence of CM Fadnavis

Karnataka accounts for more than 25% of all digital-arrest scams reported across India, with a total of Rs 109 crore lost to digital crimes in 2024 in the state alone. Watch for more details!

India: Cybercriminals Pose As Law Officials, Extort Millions From Users

Switzerland has unilaterally decided to suspend the most favoured nation (MFN) clause in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India. The move comes after the Supreme Court of India's ruling in the Nestle case.

Switzerland suspends India’s ‘most favoured nation’ status after SC’s Nestle ruling

The Indian government has urged Canadian authorities to investigate the recent murders of Indian students in Canada, amid growing concerns for the safety of its citizens abroad. At the same time, Canada is tightening immigration policies, further complicating the situation for aspiring students and immigrants from India.

Canada: Indian Government Urges Probe Into Student Murders, As Immigration Tightens Rules

As Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing one of the coldest winters with temperatures recorded below freezing point across the Valley, the men involved in the lotus stem harvest are braving these intense cold wave conditions and sometimes even breaking the ice before jumping into the water bodies to take out the lotus stems. Watch in for more details!

Harvesting Lotus: Kashmir's Freezing Tradition Of Resilience

India's retail inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.21% in October 2024, up from 5.49% in September. This sharp rise in inflation is largely driven by food prices, which saw a steep jump. The latest data comes as a stark reminder of the financial pressure many are facing, especially amidst growing concerns over rising costs and a sluggish economy. Watch in for more details!

India's Inflation Eases In November

India: Karnataka Records Highest Number of Digital Arrest Scams | GRAVITAS

A two-day discussion on the glorious journey of 75 years of the Constitution began in the Parliament of India from today. Watch for more details!

India's Winter Parliament Begins With Two-day Debate

Indian Ambassador to Estonia Ajaneesh Kumar has said India is looking to firm up ties with the Baltic state in Cyber & Defence domain. Speaking to our correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Ajaneesh said ties are 'going in the right direction, day by day' & 'defense, like other tech areas, has been one of the sectors where I see possibilities'. He gave the example of how Rashtriya Raksha University, (RRU) Gandhinagar Gujarat and Estonian company CybExer has signed MoU involving Cyber Ranges. Ajaneesh Kumar is the first resident Indian ambassador to the country. India opened its embassy in Tallinn in 2021 as it increases engagement with the Baltic states. Estonia opened its Embassy in New Delhi headed by a C.d’A in February 2012, with the first resident Ambassador presenting his credentials on 22 February, 2013.

'Global Demand For Estonia's Cyber Security' Says Ambassador Ajaneesh Kumar

India, Estonia Firming Up Ties in Cyber, Defence: Ambassador Ajaneesh Kumar

Bryan Adams delivered an unforgettable performance in Gurugram, captivating a sold-out crowd of 15,000 at the Backyard Sports Club during his So Happy It Hurts India Tour. Watch this report for more details!

Bryan Adams Delivers Electrifying Performance to Fans in India's Gurugram

At least six persons, including a minor boy, were killed in a fire accident at a private hospital in Tamil Nadu. CM Stalin announces ex-gratia of ₹3 lakh each for kin of victims.

Tamil Nadu Tragedy: 6 Dead As Fire Breaks Out At A Hospital In Tamil Nadu

Estonia's foreign minister Margus Tsahkna has emphasised that India is able to influence Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace as the war in Ukraine enters its 3rd year in 2025. Speaking to Wion's Sidhant Sibal in Estonia's capital Tallinn, the foreign minister said, "India has a position to be influence and to give the very straightforward messages to Mr. Putin that the peace and not to be so aggressive, not change the borders using military force. This must be done". India has been engaging with both Russia and Ukraine in the war and has called for 'dialogue & Diplomacy'. Indian PM Modi was in Russia 2 times this year, first for a bilateral visit & then for the BRICS summit in Kazan. He also traveled to Kyiv, and & met President Zelenskyy.

India Can Influence Putin on Peace: Estonia FM Margus Tsahkna

At least seven persons, including a minor boy, were killed in a fire accident at a private hospital in this district on Thursday, police and Fire department officials said. The victims suffocated to death and the Fire and Rescue Services personnel found them inside the lift after evacuating about 30 in-patients of the hospital. The evacuated persons have been admitted in the district GH, the officials added. All the seven were found unconscious in a lift, they said. They were rushed to a hospital where they were declared dead by doctors. Watch in for more details!

Tamil Nadu Tragedy: Fire at Dindigul’s City Hospital Claims 7 Lives, Dozens Injured

Starting with weather updates from India. The India meteorological department has predicted heavy rainfall across multiple southern states...While cold wave continues to sway in the north...Watch in for more details!

India Weather Update: Cold Wave Grips Northern India; Weather Department Predicts Rainfall In South

At least six persons, including a minor boy, were killed in a fire accident at a private hospital in this district on Thursday, police and Fire department officials said. All the six were found unconscious in a lift, they said. They were rushed to a hospital where they were declared dead by doctors. Watch in for more details!

Tamil Nadu Tragedy: 6 Dead In Hospital Fire; CM Stalin Condoles Victims, Announces Ex-Gratia

The India-Bangladesh relationship is at its lowest ebb in the last 5 decades. The crackdown on a Hindu priest by the Bangladesh government and a spate of attacks on minorities in the country has had tremors globally, with parliamentarians in the UK even equating the horrors to genocide. Watch to know more!

Bangladesh Court Again Rejects Hindu Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Bail Plea | WION | World News

The NIA executed searches at 19 locations spanning five states, investigating radicalisation activities connected to the Pakistan-based banned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed.

India: NIA Raids 19 Location Across 5 States

Urmas Reinsalu, former foreign minister & Chairman says, Estonia-India parliamentary Friendship Group on Trump calling on Nato countries to pay more (backs it), Russia-Ukraine war, China, Pakistan's support to terror, India ties.

Urmas Reinsalu Speaks on Estonia-India Ties

Amid diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka over communal violence, Bangladesh on Tuesday (Dec 10) admitted that at least 88 incidents have happened targeting minority Hindu community since the ouster of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August.

After weeks of denial, Bangladesh finally admits 88 incidents of violence against Hindus

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