India strongly condemned the attack that occurred at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, where a car crashed into a crowd on December 20. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, calling it a "horrific and senseless attack." The statement also mentioned that the Indian Embassy in Germany is working to ensure that injured Indian nationals receive the necessary care and support. The attack resulted in the deaths of five people, including a 9-year-old, and left over 200 injured. Reports also stated that seven Indian nationals were hurt in the attack, with three already discharged from the hospital. The Indian Mission is closely monitoring the condition of the other victims.
22 December,2024 12:50 PM ISTIn a tragic turn of events, a Saudi driver killed at least two people and injured 60 others after ramming into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Dec 20. One of the victims was a young child, according to Saxony-Anhalt premier Reiner Haseloff. The suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor with a permanent residence, was arrested by German Police. Police have not disclosed casualty details but confirmed a large-scale operation at the market.
21 December,2024 09:25 PM ISTOn the evening of Dec 21, a driver rammed a car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The deadly accident killed at least two people, including a child, and injuring more than 60 others. The suspect, a 50-year-old male, Saudi Arabian doctor with permanent residency in Germany, was arrested at the scene. Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with Germany and condolences to the victims’ families. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz who sent his thoughts to the affected expected to visit the site along with Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.
21 December,2024 12:05 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a three-nation tour from November 16 to 21, visiting Brazil, Nigeria, and Guyana. The main focus of the visit is to attend the 19th G20 Summit in Brazil, scheduled for November 18-19. This summit will bring together world leaders to discuss global economic issues. After Brazil, PM Modi will travel to Nigeria from November 16-17 at the invitation of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in 17 years, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations. The final leg of the trip will take PM Modi to Guyana, further enhancing India's ties with this Caribbean nation. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the details, emphasizing the importance of the visit in promoting India’s global partnerships.
14 November,2024 11:10 AM ISTPM Modi's Poland visit was a grand affair. He arrived in Poland on August 21 and received a rousing welcome. The Indian community in Poland eagerly awaited his arrival, with around 200 Indians gathering to give him a massive reception. Members of the Indian diaspora were elated to meet the Prime Minister, sharing their experiences and describing the encounter as ‘divine.’ One member even compared him to Bhishma Pitamaha from the Mahabharat. Upon arrival, PM Modi was seen sharing heartwarming moments with Polish children. During a community event in Warsaw, he delivered a message of peace ahead of his visit to Ukraine. In his address to the Indian diaspora, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of global peace and dialogue for the sake of humanity. His visit highlighted his commitment to promoting harmony and understanding on the international stage.
22 August,2024 11:20 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Poland from August 21-23 has sparked significant excitement, notably in Warsaw, where Chetan, the owner of "Chaiwala- The Gossip Center," is particularly thrilled. Originally from Rajkot, Gujarat, Chetan named his popular restaurant in Poland in honor of PM Modi, a nod to the Indian leader’s well-known "Chaiwala" moniker. Chetan’s dedication to PM Modi is evident in the restaurant’s theme and ambiance, which reflects admiration for the Prime Minister. In a heartfelt gesture, Chetan has expressed his eagerness to serve food to PM Modi during his visit. He sees this as a unique opportunity to show his gratitude and respect for the leader who has inspired him. The restaurant, already a local favorite, is abuzz with anticipation for the special occasion.
21 August,2024 12:57 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Warsaw, Poland on August 21 for an official visit, which will also include Ukraine from August 21-23, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. This marks the first visit by an Indian PM to Poland in 45 years and coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Poland. The Indian Diaspora in Poland is eagerly anticipating the visit, expressing enthusiasm about the potential for elevated bilateral relations. A member of the Indian community highlighted the significance of the visit in enhancing ties between the two nations. PM Modi's Poland visit is expected to strengthen diplomatic and economic connections as both countries celebrate their longstanding partnership.
21 August,2024 11:16 AM ISTPM Modi on 27th February, met German singer Cassandra Mae Spittsman and her mother in Tamil Nadu's Palladam. The German singer is known for singing songs, especially devotional ones in several Indian languages. While meeting PM Modi on Tuesday, she sang Achyutam Keshavam and a Tamil song as well. Previously, in one of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episodes, PM Modi had appreciated the singer’s passion for Indian music and culture. He was also seen praising her performance in the viral clip. This is Cassandra's first India visit. She sang two songs for PM Modi's show. Cassandra Mae Spittmann sings in many otheer languages like Kannada, Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu, Assamese and Bengali.
28 February,2024 01:16 PM ISTS. Jaishankar attended the Munich Security Conference from 16-18 February in Germany. During his visit, the external affairs minister defended India's long term standing ties with Russia. In an interview with a leading German economic daily, Handelsbatt EAM highlighted. He said that Russia has never violated our interests. He said the many Western countries used to supply arms to Pakistan and not India..adding that the trend has changed in the past decade. Notably during a panel discussion in multilateralism at MSC.EAM reaffirmed India's stand to buy Russian oil despite sanctions.
21 February,2024 04:15 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, while speaking at the Munich Security Conference on February 17, affirmed India’s strong ties with Western countries in Munich. He said, “I think, it's important today to make a distinction, between being non-West and anti-West, I would not only characterise India as a country, which is non-West but which has an extremely strong relation with the Western countries, getting better by the days.” In his speech, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday reaffirmed India's stand and commitment to buy Russian oil despite respective sanctions on Moscow amid the military conflict with Ukraine, saying it should not be a problem for others.
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