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African traveller’s honest reflections after India trip

African traveller calls India a 'fantasy world' after solo trip, shares 5 lessons

Trending | May 25, 2026, 11:16 AM IST

A 21-year-old African solo traveller has gone viral after sharing five emotional lessons from travelling across India. Calling the country a “fantasy world”, he reflected on spirituality, colonial history, chaos and the resilience he experienced during the journey.

International Cheetah Day 2025: 7 wildlife safaris around the world for big-cat lovers

Travel | Dec 04, 2025, 12:03 PM IST

On International Cheetah Day 2025, explore seven stunning wildlife safaris where the world’s fastest big cat still thrives. From the Serengeti to the Okavango, here’s where to spot them.

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1925 cartoon predicting rise of China, India and Africa resurfaces amid Trump tariff row

World | Aug 10, 2025, 12:18 PM IST

A 1925 cartoon by American artist Bob Minor on the global power shift has gone viral amid Donald Trump's tariff policies.

Two Indians killed, one abducted in south-west Niger following terror attack on construction site

World | Jul 19, 2025, 05:25 PM IST

This incident comes months after five Indian nationals were kidnapped in Niger following an attack by armed men in Sakoira. The five migrants were from Jharkhand's Giridih district and were working for an Indian firm for the Kandadji dam project.

PM Modi visit to Namibia to secure critical minerals, energy ties, expand UPI

Why is PM Modi visiting Namibia? Key focus on minerals, diamonds and strategic ties

India | Jul 09, 2025, 02:18 PM IST

PM Modi's July 9 visit to Namibia aims to deepen ties through critical mineral cooperation, uranium trade revival and digital infrastructure rollout. The trip also marks a symbolic moment in India-Namibia relations, with a focus on clean-tech investments, direct diamond exports and UPI expansion.

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Rare facts you did not know about India's historical connection with Ghana

World | Jul 02, 2025, 02:48 PM IST

India and Ghana share a longstanding relationship rooted in shared anti-colonial values and strong diplomatic ties. India has supported Ghana in various sectors, including building key infrastructure like the Jubilee House. Cultural links are also strong, with a visible Indian diaspora.

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PM Modi departs for 5-nation tour: 'Visit will reinforce India's friendship across Global South'

India | Jul 02, 2025, 09:32 AM IST

Over the next eight days, the Prime Minister will be visiting Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Ghana from July 2-3, 2025

Why is PM Modi visiting Ghana? Key agendas behind Indian PM's first-ever visit in over 30 years

Explainers | Jul 01, 2025, 05:59 PM IST

Ghana is one of West Africa's fastest-growing economies; its relationship with India is marked by robust and expanding trade and investment. India is the largest destination for Ghanaian exports; gold accounts for more than 70 per cent of India's imports from Ghana.

Nigeria: 27 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in Niger River

World | Nov 30, 2024, 07:10 AM IST

The boat with nearly 200 people on board was on its way to a weekly market in Niger state when the boat capsized. No survivors were found even after 12 hours of search and rescue operations while at least 27 died in the accident.

Dominica announces its highest civilian award to PM Modi, lauds his contribution during COVID-19

World | Nov 14, 2024, 01:31 PM IST

Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica will confer the award during the upcoming India-CARICOM Summit, scheduled to take place in Georgetown, Guyana from November 19 to 21.

Chad: 96 rebels killed in Boko Haram attack, army says 17 soldiers martyred in counter-operation

World | Nov 11, 2024, 04:58 PM IST

At least 17 Chadian soldiers were killed and 32 others wounded in clashes between the army and Boko Haram fighters on Saturday, the army's spokesman said, adding that 96 Boko Haram members were also killed.

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SHOCKING! This country's 29 children likely to get death sentence | Know why

World | Nov 02, 2024, 09:04 AM IST

"The chief justice of Nigeria should be ashamed, she is a woman and a mother," said the executive director of Enough is Enough, a civil society organisation promoting good governance in Nigeria.

China planning to train 3,000 foreign police officials | What is the motive behind this?

Originals | Sep 12, 2024, 01:45 PM IST

China has announced a plan to train 3,000 foreign law enforcement officers over the next year. This initiative is part of the Global Security Initiative (GSI) introduced by President Xi Jinping in 2022. But what is the motive behind this?

Nigeria: 100 killed as Boko Haram Islamic radicals opened fire on market, homes in deadliest attack

World | Sep 04, 2024, 04:58 PM IST

Local media reported that the extremists claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in reprisal for villagers informing security operatives about their activities.

Burkina Faso massacre: Al-Qaida group kills more than 100 people in one of the worst jihadi attacks

World | Aug 27, 2024, 06:48 AM IST

Al-Qaida took responsibility for the attack, announcing in a statement that it had seized “complete control over a militia position” in Barsalogho, a key location in Kaya. The town is strategically important as security forces have used it to defend against jihadis.

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