Russia, India to launch visa-free group travel
The announcement came from Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Russian Economic Development Ministry’s Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects.News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: May 17, 2024, 02:58 AM - 2 mins read
According to Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Russian Economic Development Ministry’s Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects the initiative would launch by year-end.
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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) recently reported the destruction of a kilometre-long terror tunnel and the elimination of approximately 100 terrorists. The operation was part of a broader effort by the IDF's 99th Infantry Division to neutralise terrorist threats in the central Gaza Strip.
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On Monday, Pakistan handed over to India a list of defence personnel who went missing during the wars of 1965 and 1971, in addition to exchanging lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody. This exchange took place through diplomatic channels in both New Delhi and Islamabad.
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Experts quoted by Chinese media suggest that the aircraft carrier is on a scheduled exercise that might also prepare it for potential long-distance voyages into the West Pacific.
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The 28-year-old 10m air rifle shooter, who clinched victory in the Olympic Selection Trials to secure a berth at the Paris Olympics earlier this year, attributes his success to his gruelling experience in Siachen.
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Following a lackluster performance in the recent US Presidential debate, President Joe Biden's family has expressed disappointment, privately criticizing his campaign advisers for what they perceive as missteps leading up to the event.
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France's far-right National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, emerged victorious in the first round of the country's parliamentary election, according to exit polls. The RN secured approximately 34% of the vote, surpassing its leftist and centrist competitors, including President Emmanuel Macron's Together alliance, which garnered between 20.5% and 23%. The New Popular Front (NFP), a coalition of left-wing parties, followed closely with around 29% of the vote, as indicated by multiple exit polls from Ipsos, Ifop, OpinionWay, and Elabe.
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Iran's Constitutional Council has validated the results of the first round of the country's 14th presidential election, allowing candidates to begin their campaigns for the run-off.
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The fly-by is perfectly timed to coincide with International Asteroid Day on June 30. The day, also supported by the United Nations, marks the anniversary of the largest observed asteroid strike in recorded history in 1908.
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The threat of 3D-printed guns grew significantly with the emergence of the FGC-9 (“9” denotes its 9mm bullets), a futuristic-looking, semi-automatic pistol calibre carbine requiring no regulated components and fully DIY. About 80% could be made from plastic using a standard 3D printer, while the remaining metal parts could be fashioned from widely available steel tubes and springs.
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Current polls indicate that the RN is on course to win the largest number of seats in the National Assembly. However, it remains uncertain whether the party will secure an outright majority. High voter turnout is anticipated, with the latest opinion polls showing the RN securing between 35 percent and 37 percent of the vote.
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