New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India and Cote d’Ivoire on Monday held discussions on strengthening defence cooperation, military-to-military engagement and issues of mutual interest. The discussions were held during a meeting between Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, and the Chief of Air Staff of the Cote d’Ivoire Air Force, Major General Koffi N’Guessan who was presented a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Air Headquarters in New Delhi ahead of the meeting.”The visit featured disc…
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New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India and Cote d’Ivoire on Monday discussed ways to strengthen defence cooperation and enhance the capabilities of the Ivory Coast Air Force. The discussions were held during a meeting between Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and the Chief of Air Staff of the Cote d’Ivoire Air Force, Major General Koffi N’Guessan Alfred.”Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met Chief of Air Staff of the Cote d’Ivoire Air Force, Air Maj Gen Koffi N’Guessan Alfred, in New Delhi o…
New York, July 20 (IANS) This was a World Cup that looked different from the outset. FIFA had already committed to an expanded 48-team format before it even chose a host, and when the joint bid from Canada, Mexico and the United States won that vote in 2018, the 2026 World Cup became the first to be staged in three countries. Football’s governing body later confirmed three other changes: an automatic red card for players who cover their mouths, mandatory hydration breaks in every match, and the …
Abidjan, July 2 (IANS) At least 69 people were killed in two separate incidents in Cote d’Ivoire this week, while several others were reported injured or missing in the accidents. Torrential rains that hit the Abidjan district overnight from Sunday to Monday have killed 59 people, Ivorian Minister of Communication and government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly has said in Abidjan.Speaking after a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday (local time), Coulibaly said the highest death toll was reco…
Arlington, July 1 (IANS) After leading the way for the Norwegians to their first knockout victory in the FIFA World Cup, Erling Haaland was all smiles and said, ‘Everything is a bonus”, noting his side’s first World Cup qualification in 28 years and moving past the group stage. Haaland carried on his World Cup scoring streak with the late goal that secured a 2-1 win over Cote d’Ivoire and put his country into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998.“It’s history, it f…
Dallas, July 1 (IANS) Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to seal a 2-1 victory for Norway against Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) at the Dallas Stadium in Dallas as the Vikings sailed into the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history.Norway were pushed all the way by an excellent Côte d’Ivoire side that created some good chances in the second half of the match, but the Scandinavians held their nerve and emerged deserved winners.Antonio Nusa had put Norway ahead w…
Caracas, June 30 (IANS) People of Venezuela have expressed their deep gratitude to the Indian medical team at the field hospital established under ‘Operation Amistad’ for providing treatment to those affected by the devastating earthquake. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared several videos on Tuesday which showed people receiving treatment, sharing their experience and thanking India for the medical assistance being provided at the field hospital.A local resident detailed her experienc…
Caracas, June 30 (IANS) India has intensified its humanitarian outreach in earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad, expanding relief efforts with a focus on providing medical assistance and emergency support to those affected by the disaster.The Embassy of India in Caracas, Venezuela, on Tuesday shared an update on X, saying:“OperationAmistad: India has intensified its efforts for disaster relief in Venezuela with a healing touch to those affected by the earthquake.”Earlier, the Ind…
Caracas, June 29 (IANS) The Indian Army contingent deployed in Venezuela under ‘Operation Amistad’ has established a field hospital, providing urgent medical assistance to those impacted by the devastating earthquake. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “Operation Amistad underway in Venezuela. Army Field Hospital giving a caring hand to those impacted by the earthquake.”India launched Operation Amistad to support Venezuela following devastatin…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India has dispatched urgent humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Venezuela under “Operation Amistad”, as part of its disaster relief response efforts, following a series of powerful earthquakes that have caused widespread devastation in the South American nation. Announcing the development, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar posted on X, “Indian assistance reaches Venezuela. Confident that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines & medical equ…