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Topic: Ireland

‘4 Indian men stabbed in 4 days’—Irish woman who came to aid of Indian attacked in Dublin suburb

Irish police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. About victim, Irish woman who came to his aid says in emotional video, ‘he was so extremely polite to me the whole time’.

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.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

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.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.