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India, Namibia discuss cooperation in various areas, sign four agreements

09 Jul 2025 | 6:25 PM

Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) India and Namibia today held discussions for strengthening cooperation in areas including defence, security, digital technology, agriculture, healthcare, education and critical minerals, among other things.

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IAF Jaguar aircraft crashes near Churu, Rajasthan; both pilots killed

09 Jul 2025 | 5:54 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar trainer aircraft crashed near Churu in Rajasthan today, resulting in the deaths of both pilots.

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Anaemia could hit 18 mn more women in South Asia by 2030: UN

09 Jul 2025 | 5:40 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) United Nations agencies, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, as well as the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), today raised concern over the growing burden of anaemia in South Asia, warning that without urgent intervention, an additional 18 million women and girls could be affected by 2030.

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Rahul condoles loss of lives in Vadodara bridge collapse, calls for prompt action

Rahul condoles loss of lives in Vadodara bridge collapse, calls for prompt action

09 Jul 2025 | 4:37 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today expressed his sorrow over the bridge collapse in Vadodara, Gujarat, which resulted in loss of lives.

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PM condoles loss of lives in Vadodara bridge collapse, announces ex-gratia relief

PM condoles loss of lives in Vadodara bridge collapse, announces ex-gratia relief

09 Jul 2025 | 4:12 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed sorrow over the loss of lives following the collapse of a bridge in Gujarat’s Vadodara district.

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Intel to lay off more than 500 employees in Oregon: Reports

Intel to lay off more than 500 employees in Oregon: Reports

09 Jul 2025 | 3:42 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Intel, which is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is looking to cut more than 500 employees in Oregon, say local media reports.

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PM given warm welcome in Windhoek on last leg of his five-nation tour

PM given warm welcome in Windhoek on last leg of his five-nation tour

09 Jul 2025 | 3:29 PM

Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Namibian capital Windhoek today on the final leg of his five-nation tour, describing Namibia as a ‘'valued and trusted partner’' in Africa with whom India seeks to boost bilateral cooperation.

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Shivakumar fuels buzz on Siddaramaiah's national role

Shivakumar fuels buzz on Siddaramaiah's national role

09 Jul 2025 | 2:22 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Adding fuel to the ongoing speculation about Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s possible shift to national politics, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today strongly endorsed Siddaramaiah’s leadership and hinted at his role in the party's national backward class strategy.

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PM Modi arrives in Namibia to enhance bilateral relationship

PM Modi arrives in Namibia to enhance bilateral relationship

09 Jul 2025 | 12:24 PM

Windhoek/ New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Windhoek, Namibia, on the invitation of Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

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India, Brazil sign agreement on cooperation in combating terrorism and transnational organised crime

India, Brazil sign agreement on cooperation in combating terrorism and transnational organised crime

09 Jul 2025 | 12:20 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) India and Brazil have signed several agreements, including one on combating international terrorism and transnational organised crime, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit to Brazil, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said today.

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In talks with PM Modi, Brazil's President Lula pitches for more Embraer jets for India

In talks with PM Modi, Brazil's President Lula pitches for more Embraer jets for India

09 Jul 2025 | 8:11 AM

Brasilia/New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva pitched strongly for his country’s Embraer jets to increase their presence in India, including through technology transfer and professional training, to become part of New Delhi’s regional air connectivity Udaan plan.

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PM Modi leaves for Namibia after concluding Brazil visit

PM Modi leaves for Namibia after concluding Brazil visit

09 Jul 2025 | 8:06 AM

Brasilia/New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left for Namibia after completing his visit to Brazil, where he participated in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro and also paid a state visit to Brasilia and held talks with President Inacio Lula da Silva.

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PM Modi-President Lula: India, Brazil target USD20 bn trade over next five years, discuss defence cooperation

09 Jul 2025 | 1:25 AM

Brasilia/New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation across all sectors, especially defence, and set a goal to raise bilateral trade to 20 billion dollars over the next five years, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Brazil’s President Inacio Lula da Silva at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia.

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PM Modi conferred Brazil's highest honour

08 Jul 2025 | 11:47 PM

Brasilia/New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva today conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ‘Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross’- Brazil’s highest civilian honour.

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Fuel ban on overaged vehicles delayed in Delhi till Nov 1

08 Jul 2025 | 11:32 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) The Centre's air quality panel has decided to defer the enforcement of a fuel ban on end-of-life (EOL) or overaged vehicles in Delhi until November 1, according to a government statement today.

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