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What is the first 'Made-in-India' locomotive for export that PM Modi flagged off in Bihar?
Firstpost
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June 20, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a state-of-the-art diesel locomotive built in Bihar, set to be exported to the Republic of Guinea in West Africa, marking a major step forward for India’s global manufacturing and export goals....
19 of Our Favorite Books of the Year Are Really Cheap Right Now
New York Mag
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July 8, 2025
Photo-Illustration: Vulture The year’s halfway over, and if you’ve lagged behind on your reading goals, some recommendations might help. We’ve rounded up the Vulture staff’s favorite books of 2025 so far, as well as the summer ahead, that happen...
PIX: City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win
Rediff
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Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday. Juventus deal Manchester City huge blow IMAGE: Dusan Vlahovic celebrates with teammate with Kenan Yildiz after scoring Juventus' first goal against Manchester City at Allianz...
Love Letter to France: Lemony Hues of Winter
France Today
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April 12, 2025
The citrus crop Down our way, January and February are the months of les agrumes, the citrus fruits. When I stroll about the terraces and gaze upon our small trees with their shiny green leaves, garlanded with many baubles of fruits, I think of...
Mahama Charts Bold Maritime Future at IMDEC 2025: A Renewed Vision for Regional Security and Blue Economy Growth
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 9, 2025
By Celestine Avi At the 4th International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC), President John Dramani Mahama represented by Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security, economic...
Unity in diversity: AfricaFest SA 2025 welcomes 33 countries
African Reporter
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June 22, 2025
AfricaFest SA 2025, one of SA’s biggest celebrations of African culture, recently brought together 850 people from 33 countries at Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School in Kempton Park. The Bureau of African Heads of Missions in South Africa and...
Mahama reiterates Ghana’s readiness to lead a new era of maritime security
Ghana News Agency
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July 9, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, July 9, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana’s readiness to lead a new era of maritime security, innovation, and prosperity. He also underscored Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security, economic...
Gnaoua Festival: Essaouira Turned Up the Volume on Day 2
Morocco World News
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June 21, 2025
Marrakech – The second day of Essaouira’s Gnaoua Festival was an orchestral whirlwind of sound, culture, and communion. From hypnotic beach grooves to fortress-staged spiritual ceremonies, from forums buzzing with ideas to hidden jam sessions in...
UPI to Ayurveda, PM Modi’s Ghana visit will unlock new trade frontiers for India
The Print
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July 9, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on 2 July 2025. His first foray on Ghanaian soil served to nourish the longstanding friendly ties between India and Ghana. The official visit, lasting two days, is the first by...
Overcoming blue economy challenges: Paving the way for Africa’s renaissance, By Uche Igwe
Premium Times
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June 18, 2025
Africa’s blue economy can constitute a significant source of wealth that can catapult the continent’s fortunes. It is estimated that by 2030, Africa’s blue economy will grow to $405 billion, including $100 billion generated by coastal tourism,...
In 4th visit to poll-bound state this year, PM Modi flags off first made-in-India locomotive to be exported from Bihar factory
The Indian Express
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June 20, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Siwan on Friday in his fourth visit to poll-bound Bihar this year.There, he flagged off the first made-in-India diesel locomotive to be exported from the Marhaura railway factory. The locomotive will be...
Gov’t Outlines Strategic Vision To Boost West Africa’s Blue Economy and Maritime Safety
New Crusading Guide
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July 9, 2025
At the 4th International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC), President John Dramani Mahama, represented by Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah delivered a powerful reaffirmation of Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security,...
Vive le Cinéma Français
Santa Barbara Independent - California
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July 7, 2025
For a decade, with a mandated pandemic break, the distinctive small but substantial French Wave Film Festival has served as a midsummer treat for art cinema fans. Consider it a mid-season mini-feast landing between the major events under the...
Government vows to combat piracy, illicit trafficking at IMDEC 2025
GhanaWeb
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July 8, 2025
At the 4th International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC), President John Dramani Mahama, represented by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, delivered a powerful reaffirmation of Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security,...
President Mahama charts bold maritime future at IMDEC 2025: A renewed vision for regional security and blue economy growth
Joy FM
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July 8, 2025
At the 4th International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC), President John Dramani Mahama—represented by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah—delivered a powerful reaffirmation of Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security, economic...
Why French President Emmanuel Macron and His Wife Brigitte Won’t Have a Problem With the Unexpected Food Served When King Charles Hosts Glitzy Banquet
Showbiz CheatSheet
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July 8, 2025
Royal family Here's why Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron will be just fine with the Palace menu during their state visit. King Charles and Queen Camilla are hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, for a state...
A historian’s first visit to Rome was a historic one
Angelus News - California
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July 8, 2025
First impressions and a final goodbye I had never, until this past May, been to Rome, or for that matter, Italy. I found myself in the Eternal City to pay my respects to Pope Francis and to chronicle my experience of the conclave. I soon learned...
Freight Rate: Nigeria Loses N7.2trn Annually To Foreign Firms – Report
Leadership
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July 8, 2025
Nigeria loses N7.2 trillion out of N9 trillion ($6billion) annual freight rate to foreign shipping companies over a lack of indigenous capacity. In the National Policy of Marine and Blue Economy launched by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue...
This Day In History – July 7
Jamaica Observer
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July 7, 2025
Serena Williams beats Agnieszka Radwaska of Poland 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to win her fifth Wimbledon singles crown this day in 2012. Today is the 188th day of 2025. There are 177 days left in the year. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT 1993: Hurricane Calvin hits the...
Goldstar Air Celebrates Ghana’s National Day Of Prayer And Thanksgiving
News Ghana
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July 1, 2025
Ghanaian and United States registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West...