Rubio’s Kolkata Visit Reignites Focus on Missionaries of Charity
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s stop in Kolkata has put renewed attention on Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity.
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Indian-origin delivery driver jailed over 11 years for hit-and-run
A 41-year-old Indian-origin delivery driver, Harinderpal Athwal, has been sentenced to 11 years and three months after a hit-and-run in Birmingham that killed a man and left his wife with life-altering injuries.
First IBCA Summit in Delhi Rescheduled
The inaugural International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, originally scheduled for June 1 in New Delhi, has been postponed. The Environment Ministry said a new date will be announced after consultations with...
Indian woman recalls warm life in Pakistan during three-year stay
An Indian woman who spent three years living in Islamabad has shared fond memories of daily life in Pakistan in a video that went viral on Instagram. Harshneet Kaur talked about the warm hospitality she experienced, the...
Modi's 'Melody' Toffee Clip Tops 100 Million Views in Hours
A short video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi handing a packet of Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has racked up more than 100 million views on social media within hours of Meloni posting it. The...
Modi Gives Melody Toffees to Meloni, 'Melodi' Memes Return
A lighthearted exchange between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni captured attention Wednesday when Modi presented Meloni with a packet of Melody toffees during his visit to...
Two Indian-origin Scientists Awarded South Africa's Top Civilian Honour
Johannesburg, May 20, 2026 — Two internationally recognised South African scientists of Indian origin were among 38 people honoured this week with the country's highest civilian awards for their outstanding...
PM Modi Receives FAO Agricola Medal in Rome
Rome, May 20, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Agricola Medal at a ceremony held at FAO headquarters in Rome. The medal was presented by FAO Director‑General...
23-Year-Old Tushar Kumar Becomes UK's Youngest Indian-Origin Mayor
Tushar Kumar, a 23-year-old Labour councillor and former Political Science student at King’s College London, has become the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the United Kingdom after taking office as Mayor of Elstree and...
Indian Worker Killed in Drone Strike Near Moscow
An Indian national was killed and three others were wounded in a drone attack in the Moscow region on Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Russia said. The embassy announced the casualties in a post on X, saying officials had...
Indian Worker Killed, Three Injured in Moscow Region Drone Strike
An Indian worker was killed and three others were wounded in a drone strike in the Moscow region, the Indian embassy in Russia said on Sunday.
Bengali beats greet PM Modi in Gothenburg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a vibrant Bengali cultural reception when he arrived at his hotel in Gothenburg on May 17. Performers in traditional attire presented lively dances and rituals — including...