EAM Jaishankar meets Italian President Mattarella, discusses ways to advance strategic partnership

EAM Jaishankar & Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe Commission Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe have formally commissioned the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo. Funded by a USD 6 million grant from India, the MRCC aims to enhance maritime safety across the region. This ceremony marks a significant milestone in India-Sri Lanka relations, highlighting cooperation in various sectors including power, energy, connectivity, port infrastructure, aviation, digital technology, health, food security, education, and tourism. Join us as we delve into this major development and its implications for regional safety and cooperation. #IndiaSriLanka #MaritimeSafety #MRCC #EAMJaishankar #RanilWickremesinghe #India #SriLanka #BilateralRelations #NeighbourhoodFirst #SAGAR #PMModi #MaritimeSecurity #Cooperation #ForeignRelations ~HT.178~PR.274~GR.125~ED.155~

Kuwait Building Fire: Indian Embassy in Kuwait Launches Helpline Number, Jaishankar Extends Support

A tragic fire incident that took place in Kuwait today, claimed the lives of about 43 people and injured at least 40 others. As per On Manorama, 10 Indians, including five Keralites have lost their lives in the blaze. The incident took place at Mangaf block In Kuwait's Ahmadi Governorate. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed his deep shock and sorrow over the incident. Adarsh Swaika, the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, visited the injured workers at Al-Adan Hospital and the fire site, promising all possible help. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait City has established a helpline (+965-65505246) to assist those affected by the tragedy and is actively coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities for emergency medical care and other necessary actions. #KuwaitFire #IndianEmbassyInKuwait #SJaishankar #IndiaKuwaitFire #IndiaHelplineNumberKuwait #IndiaReactsKuwaitFire #MassiveInferno #KuwaitIndiansKilled #BuildingFire #KuwaitTragedy #KGAbraham #NBTCGroup #KuwaitIncident #FireDisaster #MalayaliOwner #LabourCamp #Kerala #TamilNadu #BuildingBlaze #KuwaitEmergency #KuwaitNews ~PR.152~ED.194~

Kuwait Building Fire: Over 40 Indians, Including Five Keralites Confirmed Dead In the Tragic Blaze

A devastating fire ripped through a six-story building housing migrant workers in Kuwait, killing 43 and injuring at least 40, including 10 Indians. The blaze started in a kitchen and quickly engulfed the overcrowded labor camp. Some jumped to their deaths trying to escape. Indian minister S. Jaishankar expressed shock over the deadly incident. Kuwait's deputy PM ordered an inquiry and vowed action against the building's owner. #KuwaitFire #MassiveInferno #KuwaitIndiansKilled #BuildingFire #KuwaitTragedy #KGAbraham #NBTCGroup #KuwaitIncident #FireDisaster #MalayaliOwner #LabourCamp #Kerala #TamilNadu #BuildingBlaze #KuwaitEmergency #KuwaitNews #latestnews #breakingnews #worldnews #englishnews #KuwaitFireaccident #kuwaitupdate #kuwaittamilnews #englishnewslive #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.155~

PM Modi’s Cabinet 3.0: Amit Shah, Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh Retain Ministries, Shivraj’s Big Gain

Narendra Modi has been sworn in as the Prime Minister for a third term, accompanied by 71 other Cabinet ministers. The new Cabinet lineup includes notable figures like Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Gadkari. #NarendraModi #CabinetMinisters #oathtakingceremony #RashtrapatiBhawan #AmitShah #RajnathSingh #NitinGadkari #Big4 #NirmalaSitharaman #SJaishankar #RamMohanNaidu #ManoharLalKhattar #AnnpurnaDevi #ShivrajSinghChouhan #CRPaatil #KirenRijiju #JyotiradityaScindia #PiyushGoyal #HardeepSinghPuri #SarbanandaSonowal #IndiaGovernance #ModisCabinet #NewEra #Inclusivity #Continuity #Efficiency #Opportunities #Challenges. ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

Italian government take umbrage at NATO’s appointment of Spanish diplomat

Giorgia Meloni has been publicly lobbying for an Italian to be elevated to a top job at the alliance, but seemingly to no avail.

Italy's ruling party rejects EU Commission warning about interference in public media

The Commission identified concerns about "undue political influence" over Italy's public broadcaster, pointing to issues about how its leadership is appointed.

Brussels berates Italy, Hungary and Slovakia for rule-of-law decline

The European Commission has released the new edition of its Rule of Law Report, showing persistent problems in press freedom.

Von der Leyen faces tough puzzle as conservatives demand big Commission portfolios

Italy and the Czech Republic governments have already declared that they want their commissioners to be given big portfolios, a sign of their conviction that the conservatives' gains in the European elections should be reflected in the composition of the new EU executive.