Places in News

Places in News: Ukraine

Context: The Indian Prime Minister will visit Ukraine this week to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking the first visit by...

Places in News: Sahel

Context: In a troubling development, a new front between Russia and Ukraine appears to have emerged in the Sahel region...

Places in News: Bolivia

Context: Bolivia has experienced significant political instability, highlighted by recent coup attempts, which showcase the fragility of its democracy.   ...

Places in News: Timor Leste

Context: The Indian President concluded her three-nation visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste on August 11, 2024, aimed at...

Places in News: Greece

Context: At least one person has died after a major wildfire broke out near Athens on Sunday. While authorities say...

Places in News: Mount Kilimanjaro

Context: Just days before the 78th Independence Day, an expedition team sponsored by the Ministry of Defence unfurled a 7,800...

Places in News: Maldives

Context: The External Affairs Minister of India recently concluded a crucial visit to Male, assuring the country’s top leadership that...

Places in News: Mauritius 

Context: India and Mauritius Strengthen Bilateral Ties through Collaboration in Personnel Management and Governance. National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) will lead...

Places in News: New Zealand

Context: The Indian President and New Zealand’s Prime Minister reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on education, trade,...

Places in News: Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve

Context: The Chhattisgarh government has announced the creation of a new tiger reserve encompassing parts of Guru Ghasidas National Park...

Places in News: Fiji

Context: The Indian President was awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji, Fiji’s highest civilian honour.  She praised the...

Places in News: Bangladesh

Context: Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate, has been named as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government.   Overview of the...

Places in News: Lebanon

Context: Several countries have advised their citizens to evacuate Lebanon due to increasing concerns about a potential escalation of conflict...

Places in News: Tanzania

Context: According to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), Tanzania has been carrying out forcible evictions of Indigenous Maasai...

Places In News: Nigeria

Context: 13 protesters lost their lives across Nigeria amid escalating demonstrations against economic reforms by their President. Amnesty International reported...