Paris, July 25 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday thanked firefighters and security forces for their efforts as the country is facing massive wildfires.”In these hours when the flames are severely testing our country, France reveals what it is: a united people, standing shoulder to shoulder. Thank you to our firefighters, our military personnel, the civil security forces, our gendarmes and police officers, as well as to the farmers and entrepreneurs, who through their commitment…
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Paris, July 25 (IANS) About 98,000 hectares of land have been burned by wildfires across France so far in 2026, setting a historical record for the country, French authorities said Saturday.Speaking at a press briefing, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that several blazes remain uncontained across the national territory, notably in the departments of Gironde, Landes, and Var, Xinhua News Agency reported.The ongoing emergency has led to large-scale evacuations in southwestern France. A…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India and Slovakia on Thursday held discussion on the continued progress in the Comprehensive Partnership and preparations for upcoming high-level visits in both directions. The discussions were held during a meeting between Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Additional Secretary Pooja Kapur and Slovakia’s Ambassador to India Robert Maxian in New Delhi.”Great to meet Pooja Kapur Additional Secretary MEA India. Productive and forward-looking discussion on the continued p…
New York, June 14 (IANS) Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Juraj Blanar, met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New York and expressed the European nation’s support for India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Describing the meeting between EAM Jaishankar and Blanar as “very productive”, Slovakia’s Ambassador to India, Robert Maxian, stated that the two ministers discussed preparations for Slovakia’s V4 Presidenc…
Bratislava, July 8 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Slovakia, Apoorva Srivastava, held a meeting with Slovakia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanar on Wednesday and expressed India’s commitment to further advance the bilateral partnership. “Ambassador Apoorva Srivastava paid a farewell call on H.E. Juraj Blanar, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic. She conveyed her heartfelt appreciation for his cooperation and support during her tenure as the Ambassado…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India wants to build partnerships in Europe to advance its interests in trade, investment, defence, and the green transition, and while many economic decisions are taken at the European Union (EU) level, political goodwill and strong bilateral relationships with individual member states continue to hold importance, as showcased during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to France and Slovakia, according to a report. The ties between India and the EU have gained …
Mandsaur, June 23 (IANS) The world-renowned Thewa art from Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh is transcending borders and carving a niche for itself on the international stage. The artwork recently gained global recognition during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Slovakia.Prime Minister Modi presented ‘Thewa motif cufflinks’ — crafted using the famous Thewa art, to the President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini.These cufflinks featured intricate gold engravings on coloured glass, showcasing the rich tr…
Varanasi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-nation visit to France and Slovakia was marked not only by diplomatic engagements but also by a showcase of India’s diverse and rich cultural legacy through carefully curated gifts for world leaders. PM Modi’s two gifts to the Speaker, in particular, grabbed many eyeballs – Susruta Saṃhita and Charaka Samhita.Susruta Saṃhita is an ancient Ayurvedic text attributed to the physician Suśruta and is considered one of the earliest…
Patna, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his recent two-nation visit to Europe gifted ‘Thekua’ (a popular sweet snack from Bihar) to Ruchard Rasi, the Speaker of Slovakia. The special gesture brought the global spotlight on Indian foods as well as its cultural heritage while enthusing the Thekau makers of Bihar, who see this as golden opportunity for global branding and popularity of their sweet snack.There is a wave of excitement among Bihar residents whose happiness knows no …
Bratislava/New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted traditional artefacts, ancient texts, and regional delicacies to Slovak leaders during his historic visit to Slovakia, underscoring India’s rich cultural heritage and centuries-old traditions. The gift presented by PM Modi to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini included handcrafted Thewa motif cufflinks, a Himroo silk tie, a pocket square and a brass Dokra antelope set.The handcrafted Thewa motif cufflinks showcase the trad…