India & Costa Rica Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties in Science & Technology

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met with Costa Rica’s Minister of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications, Paula Bogantes Zamora, in Costa Rica on Tuesday. Margherita said the meeting focused on exploring new areas of cooperation to deepen bilateral relations. Discussions included support for Indian businesses in Costa Rica, capacity building, and Quick…

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Putin Says Ukraine War is ‘Coming to an End’

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Saturday that the Ukraine war is nearing an end, hours after vowing victory at a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow. Putin expressed willingness to negotiate new European security arrangements and named former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as his preferred partner for talks. The remarks come as a US-brokered…

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Centre Launches VB-G RAM G Act: 125 Days of Rural Employment from July 1

The Centre has notified the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), which will replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA. The new Act, set to be implemented nationwide from July 1, guarantees 125 days of wage employment to rural households annually. The government has allocated ₹95,692 crore for its…

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Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks to Resume on May 14-15

Israel and Lebanon will resume negotiations with two days of intensive US-facilitated talks on May 14 and 15. According to the US State Department, both sides will work towards a comprehensive peace and security agreement. The discussions will focus on border delineation, humanitarian relief, reconstruction, and the full restoration of Lebanese sovereignty. The US emphasised…

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US Imposes Sanctions on China, Hong Kong Firms Over Iran Weapons

The US has announced sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, for allegedly helping Iran procure weapons and raw materials for Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. The Treasury Department said it will continue targeting Iran’s military-industrial base and any foreign entities supporting it. The move comes ahead of President…

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