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Rioters attack police over ‘alleged’ sexual assault for 2nd night Northern Ireland’s Ballymena

Police said they were dealing with 'serious disorder' in a part of the town, which is about 45 km from the capital Belfast, and urged people to avoid the area.

Jaishankar’s upcoming UK-Ireland trip: Key issues on his agenda

The external affairs minister will visit London and, for the first time, Dublin and Belfast in Ireland in early March. A joint economic commission is likely to be announced with Ireland.

Irish who served British in India were rejected at home. An exhibition looks at their history

The exhibition, ‘Looking East’, highlights the lives of soldiers, colonial administrators, and civil bureaucrats from Ireland who sought their futures in India during British colonialism.

How was British rule in Ireland and India different? Conversation between coloniser and colonised

The launch of the book, Making Empire, was jointly organised by the Embassy of Ireland and the British High Commission – an unimaginable combination, perhaps even three decades ago.

India & Ireland aim to build strategic partnership, may announce joint economic commission this year

The country has increasingly focused on deepening ties with India. Commission will aim at boosting trade & commerce between the 2 countries which currently stands at $10 billion.

Norway Ireland, Spain announce recognition of Palestinian state, Israel recalls its ambassadors

They hoped other Western countries would follow suit. Spain and allies have spent months lobbying European nations, including France, Portugal, Belgium & Slovenia, to garner support.

‘Public diplomacy,’ says India’s Ireland envoy on his article defending Modi, slamming Congress

Speaking to ThePrint, Akhilesh Mishra says his letter intended to provide local readers of The Irish Times a factual explanation of Modi’s ‘unprecedented popularity in India & abroad’.

Modi fighting corrupt ecosystem created by dynastic party — Indian envoy wades into partisan politics

In response to The Irish Times, Indian ambassador Akhilesh Mishra also launches attack against the opposition. Congress hits back, says he's acting like 'a party apparatchik'.

Taxi driver’s son who dropped out of college — who is Simon Harris, Ireland’s youngest-ever PM

Prime Minister Modi Wednesday congratulated 37-year old on his appointment as Taoiseach of Ireland. The appointment came after the former Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, resigned.

Deepening economic & cultural ties, promoting shared history — new Irish envoy’s mandate in India

Ambassador Kevin Kelly, the Irish envoy to India highlights areas of focus for Dublin in the near future. He also explains Ireland’s stance on the EU-India FTA and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.