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Inside Modi’s high-stakes New Zealand mission: The key events that strengthened India-New Zealand ties!

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Warm welcome for PM Modi India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland for the final leg of...

The Commonwealth’s biggest FTA goes live: Can the historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement hit $100 billion by 2030?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officially known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA),...
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Modi’s Australia visit is a major boost for India-Australia relations: The strategic moves revealed!

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Grand welcome in Melbourne India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne for the second leg of his...

The biggest takeaways from Modi’s Indonesia visit!

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A warm welcome marks the beginning India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his three-day trip to Indonesia with...

The horrific prison revolt: What triggered Sri Lanka’s deadliest prison riot?

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How did the riot start? Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ What began as a fight between rival crime gangs behind bars...

From ceremonies to agreements: Defining moments of Modi’s Seychelles visit!

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A warm welcome for PM Modi   India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on a three-day state...

The 2026 best island on earth revealed: Sri Lanka takes the top spot!

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  Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka has been named the World’s Best Island Destination for 2026 by global travel...

The 30-day jail rule could unseat top leaders: India’s new bill targets jailed PMs and CMs!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ A parliamentary panel is expected to finalize a key constitutional amendment bill later this month that...

China’s bold new economic corridor could be a new headache for India!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ China’s plan to construct a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor has posed a fresh strategic challenge for India...

PM Modi’s Italy mission decoded: What Modi achieved in Italy?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome for the final leg of his five-nation foreign tour,...

India unlocks nuclear hydrogen: How India turned nuclear heat into the fuel of tomorrow?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ India has reached a major milestone in clean energy by launching the world’s first hydrogen production...

Bangladesh takes a big conservation step: Becomes latest member of Global Big Cat Alliance!

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Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union): Bangladesh has officially become the newest member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a global...

Singapore rises to the top: What helped Singapore beat the world’s best economies?

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Singapore has once again been crowned the world’s most competitive economy, reclaiming the top spot after being ranked second...

Why is Wasim Akram urging travelers to visit Sri Lanka?

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has described Sri Lanka as one of the most...

Israel Is Building a Shivaji Maharaj Statue: What Connects Israel and the Indian king Shivaji Maharaj?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Israel's decision to place a statue of the Indian King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in its soil...

UNICEF issues shocking climate warning to India: 392 million children at risk!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ According to a latest UNICEF report, around 392 million children in India, or about 92% of...

5,000 dancers, one stage: Sri Lanka’s mass Bharatanatyam event enters Guinness World Records!

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka has entered the Guinness World Records with nearly 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers performing at...

Sri Lanka achieves a remarkable peace milestone: Ranks second among South Asia’s most peaceful nations!

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka has achieved a significant improvement in global peace rankings, emerging as the second...

Inside Modi’s landmark Norway visit that strengthened India-Nordic ties: Key moments and takeaways!

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A warm welcome in Oslo India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oslo after completing a two-day visit...

Tanzania and Singapore strengthen ties with five major cooperation agreements!

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Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ Tanzania and Singapore have signed five agreements to boost cooperation in trade, investment, skills development, climate...

Pakistan takes bold step toward crypto regulation: New budget targets crypto market!

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Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Pakistan is planning to impose a tax on profits earned from cryptocurrency in the upcoming budget...

Maldives enforces tough new rules for young social media users: A look at countries restricting social media for kids!

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Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ The Maldives is preparing to introduce new rules that would prevent children under the age of...

Modi’s high-stakes Sweden mission reveals bigger ambitions that could reshape India-Sweden ties!

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A Warm Welcome in Gothenburg India (Commonwealth Union) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sweden as part of the...

Bangladesh health system under pressure: Measles outbreak kills 500+ children!

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Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh is battling its worst measles outbreak in decades, with more than 500 children losing their...

Sri Lanka’s big travel move: Good news for travellers from 40 countries!

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka has introduced a new visa policy aimed at making travel easier for international...

Kerala forms India’s first AI ministry: But who is the new AI minister?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Kerala has become the first state in India to set up a dedicated ministry for artificial...

India and US unite over China fears: Sign a landmark critical minerals pact!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ India and the United States have signed a major agreement on critical minerals and rare earth...

What’s behind the new India-Netherlands strategic partnership? A look at the big takeaways from PM Modi’s Netherlands visit!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the Netherlands in May 2026 marked a major step...

The rise of CDFN: Mumbai hosts the Commonwealth Union’s boldest banking network that could reshape global banking!

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Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ The Commonwealth Digital Financiers Network (CDFN) is set to hold its second official event in Mumbai,...

What’s next in digital banking? Introducing the Commonwealth Digital Financiers Network

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ The Commonwealth Union is setting the stage for the next era of global banking. Today, we...

This Commonwealth nation dominates the Global Governance Rankings!

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Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ Singapore has once again claimed the top position in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI),...

Commonwealth Union salutes the legacy of Hon. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on his 70th birthday!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ In a historic tribute to wisdom and humanitarian service, the Commonwealth Union extends its warmest 70th...

Maritime security, business, MoUs, and Maldivian diaspora: Inside Maldives President Muizzu’s high-profile Sri Lanka visit!

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Historic visit to Colombo Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Sri Lanka on an official state visit...

PM Modi attends the grand 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living in Bengaluru!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ The Art of Living International Center in Bengaluru turned into a sea of spirituality, celebration and...

Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in a high-voltage ceremony: But what was his first message to the people of Tamil Nadu?

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Chennai (Commonwealth Union)_Tamil Nadu witnessed a historic political moment on Sunday as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and legislature...

Joint Declaration on the Advancement of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: India and Vietnam

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Following an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the general secretary and president of Vietnam, To Lam made...

India creates history in global remittance rankings: A look at the top 10 remittance-receiving countries!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_According to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) latest edition of the World Migration Report 2026, remittances...

Analyzing the verdict of India’s 5-state assembly elections: Who won, who lost, and who will rule?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ India’s latest round of state assembly elections has made sweeping political changes across several key regions,...

New power shift in Tamil Nadu as Vijay’s TVK redraws the political map with highest seats!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Actor-turned-politician Vijay has achieved a remarkable feat in the current Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. His political...

The largest underwater flag: Andaman’s bold mission ends in a Guinness World Record!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ The Andaman and Nicobar Islands created history by setting a new Guinness World Record for unfurling...

A Walk for Peace: From Washington to Sri Lanka, A Journey of Compassion and Unity

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The attention of the globe has been captured on a highly remarkable journey of peace and spiritual resilience in...

New family vacation package: Baby Shark’s Singapore holiday begins!

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Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ The Pinkfong Company has unveiled a new family-focused travel experience in partnership with the Singapore Tourism...

2026 Assembly election: Battle for power begins in Bengal and Tamil Nadu!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Two big Indian states, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, are voting today, with the entire country...

2026 Tamil Nadu Elections: Power struggle intensifies among top contenders!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Tamil Nadu is contesting one of its most closely watched Assembly elections in recent years, with...

Urgent diplomacy? The Indian vice president’s Sri Lanka trip hints at critical negotiations!

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka. This...

How ancient India quietly reshaped the modern world with its game-changing discoveries!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Ancient India is one of the first places where people came up with new ideas. Its...

Sri Lanka repatriates 238 rescued Iranian sailors after high-tension naval clash!

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka has repatriated 238 Iranian naval personnel who were rescued following two separate maritime...

Urgent Trump–Modi call: Can US-India mediation resolve Hormuz crisis?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a detailed phone conversation on Wednesday,...

Australian Prime Minister in Singapore amid urgent fuel negotiations!

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Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flew to Singapore on Thursday for urgent discussions to secure gasoline...

Analyzing the World’s Top 100 Airports 2026: How are Commonwealth airports performing this year?

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The Skytrax World Airport Awards, popularly known as the "Oscars of aviation," is one of the most esteemed honors...

2026 Assembly elections: India votes today! High-stakes voting underway in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Voting for the 2026 Assembly elections began on Thursday, April 9, across Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry,...

Maldives makes bold moves to win back Indian tourists!

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The Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ The Maldives is stepping up efforts to win back Indian tourists, aiming to rebuild a...

Tense waters, sudden relief: Bangladesh ships get Iran’s approval at the Hormuz route!

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Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Iran has cleared the passage of six Bangladeshi fuel-carrying tankers across the critical Strait of Hormuz,...

Analyzing the World Happiness Report 2026: The big question: How happy are Commonwealth nations?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ The World Happiness Report 2026 offers a detailed picture of how people throughout the world feel...

Fuel arrives—Sri Lanka breathes: India rushes emergency fuel to Sri Lanka!

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his appreciation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra...

New Transgender Rights Bill in India Draws Responses from Activists and Legal Experts

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(Commonwealth_India) India’s parliament has passed a bill where the government stated that it is trying to improve how support...

Is India Preparing to Join Europe’s 6th-Gen Fighter Programs GCAP or FCAS?

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(Commonwealth_India) India is beginning to think beyond its next fighter jet—and that shift says a lot about how seriously...

India’s longest reign: Modi just broke India’s longest leadership record!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Narendra Modi has set a new record as India’s longest-serving head of an elected government, completing...

Lakhs of Indians return home amid worsening Middle East crisis!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India has brought back around 2.6 lakh citizens...

Middle East conflict rattles energy supply globally: But Singapore stays secure! Here’s why?

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Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ Singapore’s energy supply remains stable despite growing disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle...

Aviation chaos: Pakistan hit by mass flight cancellations!

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Pakistan (Commonwealth Union) _ Pakistan aviation sector is in serious chaos as Middle Eastern wars continue to disrupt airline...

Night of horror: Pakistan airstrike leaves 400 dead and 250 injured in Kabul!

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Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ An airstrike on a major drug treatment hospital in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, has left hundreds dead...

Largest underground water reserve discovered in Sri Lanka!

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka’s history is closely tied to water management. More than 2,000 years ago, the...

Why Are Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives Turning to India for Fuel as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Oil Supplies?

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(Commonwealth_India) India has said that several neighbouring countries – Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives – have reached out...

Meet India’s most powerful and wealthiest female leaders who rule the business world!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Every year, the world celebrates International Women's Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the achievements of...

Cabinet Approves JJM 2.0 with Extended Timeline to December 2028 and Increased Funding to Revolutionize Rural Potable Water Infrastructure

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The Union Cabinet under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the strategic restructuring of the Jal...

Bangladesh and Malaysia explore new areas of cooperation!

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Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh and Malaysia have reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with both sides emphasizing the...

Conflicting Claims as the Taliban and Pakistan Trade Blows on Ninth Day of Border Clashes

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The conflict between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban has now taken the shape of an "open war," and the...

How Is India Keeping Fuel Supplies Stable Amid Middle East Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Risks?

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(Commonwealth_India) As tensions rise in the Middle East and global oil markets grow increasingly uncertain, Indian officials are urging...

Big moments from Modi’s high-stakes Israel visit!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day state visit that further strengthened...

PM Modi Launches $477.43$ Million Infrastructure Projects in Madurai to Boost Tamil Nadu Connectivity

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various developmental projects in Madurai, Tamil...

How Tamil Nadu’s unstoppable rise is rewriting India’s economic story!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ It is now widely acknowledged that Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of India’s most dynamic...

PM Modi Opens Entire Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor

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The inauguration of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail and the Meerut Metro by Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a...

Why the tech world is keenly watching this 8-year-old Indian kid?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ When most children of his age are busy with schoolwork and playtime, eight-year-old Ranvir Singh Sachdeva...

Here’s why Sri Lanka is the world’s most affordable retirement paradise for foreigners!

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Travel & Leisure, a leading international travel publication, has honored Sri Lanka as the world's...

Before Oxford, there was Nalanda: All about the lost Indian university that ruled global learning 800 years ago!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Long before Europe built its great centers of learning, India’s Nalanda University was already shaping minds...

A child’s final gift: Why was this ten-month-old Indian baby given state honours in her funeral?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham, who became Kerala’s youngest organ donor, was laid to rest with full...

Global AI spotlight shifts to India: Mega AI Impact Summit 2026 launches with 20 nations onboard!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ India is making global headlines this week as it hosts the fourth edition of the AI...

Did Tamils walk Egypt’s sacred halls? Egypt’s royal tombs expose ancient Tamil ties!

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  India (Commonwealth Union)_ Fresh discoveries in Egypt are shedding new light on the global reach of the Tamil language...

Singapore’s Record Billion Budget: A High-Stakes Bet on AI and Family Support

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The Singaporean government has announced its record-breaking budget at $104.02 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, reflecting its strategic...

Nepal and Maldives Unite to Strengthen Regional Agricultural Cooperation

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A major diplomatic conference organized by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, at his...

Inside Modi’s high-profile Malaysia visit: Here’s why it’s big?

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  India (Commonwealth Union)_ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia for an official visit that marked a new...

Shia Mosque Massacre in Islamabad Escalates Pakistan–India Diplomatic Rift

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On the morning of February 6, 2026, a tragedy struck the Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra, a mosque for Shiite Muslim worshippers...

Power, protest and polls: Bangladesh’s power struggle moves to the ballot box!

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Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh will go to the polls on February 12 in what is widely seen as one...

Indian High Commission Refutes Assault Allegations on Sri Lankan Fishermen

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(Commonwealth_India) The Indian High Commission in Colombo has sought to calm growing concern after media reports claimed Sri Lankan...

President Droupadi Murmu Honours Graduates at Fakir Mohan University’s Convocation Ceremony

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President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore, Odisha, on February 3, 2026. She...

Spanish Foreign Minister Calls on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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President Droupadi Murmu welcomed H.E. Mr. Jose Manuel Albares, Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, at...

Can Irish Whiskey Win Big in India? EU–India Deal Slashes Tariffs and Opens the Market

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(Commonwealth_India) For decades, India has loomed large in the imagination of European spirits makers, a country with hundreds of...

A New Chapter in India–EU Relations: President Hosts European Council and Commission Chiefs

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On the 27th of January 2026, President Droupadi Murmu hosted a historic reception and banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan for...

Indian exporters seek new global markets after Trump’s trade blitz

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New Delhi intends to seal deals with the EU that will help manufacturers offset the impact of punitive US...

President Murmu Warns Against Drug Abuse, Calls on Universities to Guide Youth at Amritsar Convocation

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While delivering a speech during a convocation meeting at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar on January 15, 2026,...

Gandhian Values in Focus as Vice President Radhakrishnan Opens Mahadev Desai Library Extension

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The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, recently visited the historic Gandhi Ashram in the capital city...

Post-Hasina, a new power rule in Bangladesh: Yunus signals the end to long rule!

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Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has called on citizens to support a sweeping reform plan in...

Inside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s high-stakes India visit: What was really at play?

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Warm welcome for the German Chancellor India (Commonwealth Union)_ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid his first official visit to India,...

Sri Lanka Imposes Tough New Penalties on Illegal Fishing as Tensions Over Indian Vessel Incursions Persist

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(Commonwealth of India)—As frustration continues over repeated incursions by Indian fishing vessels into Sri Lankan waters, authorities have moved...

VP Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Urges JNU Graduates to Blend Modern Science with Traditional Values for a ‘Viksit Bharat’

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The 9th Convocation of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) saw the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, address...

Inside Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations: PM Modi honors 1,000 years of Somnath!

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  India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Somnath temple in Gujarat, where he offered prayers and took...

Visa curbs deepen India–Bangladesh chill

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(Commonwealth_India) India–Bangladesh relations have entered another uneasy phase, with ordinary travelers once again bearing the brunt of diplomatic strain....

President Murmu Champions AI Education as #SkilltheNation Goes Live Nationwide

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President Smt Droupadi Murmu kicked off the SkilltheNation Challenge on January 1, 2026. The activity took place at the...

Asian Commonwealth Pushes Diplomacy as Venezuela Crisis Sparks Global Tensions

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The rare unity of political forces in Sri Lanka was demonstrated when they expressed their concerns about the external...

US raid in Venezuela: India sounds alarm after US raid in Venezuela!

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  India (Commonwealth Union)_ India said on Sunday that the fast-moving developments in Venezuela were a matter of deep concern...

PM Modi to Unveil Sacred Piprahwa Relics in New Delhi

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The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, will open an international exhibition of great importance named “The Light...

Bangladesh loses a dominant political force: Khaleda Zia passes away!

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  Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, has died at the age of 80 after a...

How Malaysia quietly took over the global Halal tourism market?

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Malaysia (Commonwealth Union)_ Malaysia has emerged as a clear frontrunner in the rapidly expanding halal tourism market, drawing Muslim...