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Topic: Czech Republic

Beijing opposes Czech President’s meeting with Dalai Lama in India—’respect One-China policy’

Chinese embassy in the Czech Republic posted the notice late Sunday, saying the country firmly opposes any form of contact between officials of any country and the Dalai 'clique'.

Czech bitcoin scandal results in no-confidence motion

Opposition groups including the ANO party led by former prime minister Andrej Babis have called on Prime Minister Petr Fiala to quit and said the payment was evidence of corruption.

India, Czech Republic discuss trade, people-to-people ties at FOC

The Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi Wednesday were co-chaired by MEA's Joint Secretary (Central Europe) M. Anand Prakash and Katerina Sequensova from the Czech government.

Pannun murder plot accused Nikhil Gupta ‘puts on brave face’ on Skype calls with kids, family in debt

The family has claimed that no one from the Indian government has reached out to them, even his kids have written multiple emails to the authorities, but received no response.

Four killed, 20 injured as trains collide head-on in Czech Republic

The crash occurred in Pardubice, part of the country's main rail corridor from Prague to the east. Rescue services are on the scene and police are evacuating passengers.

Nothing to show US extradition would lead to rights violation — Czech court junks Nikhil Gupta plea

Top Czech court upholds decision by two lower courts, rejecting Nikhil Gupta’s appeal against extradition to US over charges of conspiracy to kill Sikh separatist Pannun.

Nikhil Gupta, Indian arrested over Pannun ‘plot’, can be extradited to US — Czech Constitutional Court

Court rejects Nikhil Gupta’s application against extradition to the US, saying all his proceedings before courts 'have to come to an end'. Justice minister will take final call.

Czech PM focusses on scientific collaboration during India visit, inspects AI centre in Rajasthan

Czech PM has been pushing for deeper scientific cooperation between New Delhi & Prague during his India visit. Jaipur trip comes a day after he addressed Vibrant Gujarat Summit.

24-year-old Czech student kills father, then guns down 14 people at Prague university

Day of mourning declared tomorrow to remember victims of country’s worst-ever mass shooting in which 25 people were also wounded. Shooter may have killed himself, according to police.

‘Received cold response from Indian Embassy’ — ‘Pannun plot’ accused’s family move SC

Habeas corpus petition filed in Supreme Court by Nikhil Gupta’s family says is ‘aggrieved by blatant negligence’ by Indian Embassy officials to handle his case with ‘due caution’.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.