Category: World News

After Trump shooting, the presidential race will change dramatically. And possibly violently

WASHINGTON, July 14 – In a country already on edge, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has enraged his supporters, paused the Democratic campaign and raised fears of further political violence in the run-up to November’s election. Trump’s Republican allies painted him as a hero on Saturday, seizing on the […]

Prime Minister addresses Austria-India CEOs Meeting

JULY 10, 2024 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Austria, H.E. Mr. Karl Nehammer, jointly addressed a group of leading Austrian and Indian CEOs from diverse sectors including infrastructure, automobile, energy, engineering and start-ups today. Both leaders acknowledged the role played by the industry leaders in […]

France is facing an election like no other, Here’s how it works and what comes next

PARIS — French voters are being called to the polls on Sunday for an exceptional moment in their political history: the first round of snap parliamentary elections that could see the country’s first far-right government since the World War II Nazi occupation — or no majority emerging at all. The […]

Union Health Secretary meets Google’s Chief Health Officer on the sidelines of World Health Assembly at Geneva

Highlights the need for greater collaboration in areas of Artificial Intelligence and spreading awareness about digital health tools MAY 28, 2024 Shri Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary who is leading the India delegation, met with Dr Karen DeSalvo, Chief Health Officer, Google at a side-event of the 77th World […]

On ECI’s invitation, 75 International visitors from EMBs of 23 countries arrive to watch the world’s largest elections unfold

MAY 4, 2024 As a beacon of electoral integrity and transparency, the Election Commission of India exemplifies its commitment to conduct general elections of the highest standards, offering a golden bridge for global Election Management Bodies (EMBs) to witness democratic excellence first-hand. The Election Commission of India continues […]

‘International Symposium on Health Governance in a Political Landscape: Interplay of Health Law, Society and Political Economy’ held

Symposium emphasises need for innovative policy solutions, collaboration between governments, pharmaceutical companies, and foreign organisations Symposium explores themes covering health governance, IPR, access to medicine and public health policy APRIL 10, 2024 Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade established by Ministry of […]

US on high alert for Iran threat in region after Israeli strike in Syria

WASHINGTON – The United States is on high alert and preparing for a possible attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region in response to Israel’s strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria, a U.S. official said on Friday. “We’re definitely at a high state […]

Number of countries in the world

JAMMU: There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 member states of the United Nations and 2 observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine. The Open View March 2, 2024

Nations following democracy in the world

Country Form of Government United States Presidential Canada Parliamentary United Kingdom Parliamentary Germany Parliamentary France Semi-presidential Australia Parliamentary India Parliamentary Japan Parliamentary Italy Parliamentary South Korea Presidential

Virtual foundation stone laying of Bharat Mart in Jebel Ali, Dubai

FEB 14, 2024 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and the Ruler of Dubai, virtually laid the foundation stone of Bharat Mart at Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone in Dubai to be built by DP World, […]

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