This year Padma awards went to many foreigners, from President of Djibouti to a lady who devoted her life to looking after sick cows and an ageless yogini. President who helped save stranded Indians President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh was conferred Padma Vibhushan for extending his country's support to India's operation 'Rahat' for rescuing Indians and foreigners from war-hit Yemen in 2015.

100-year-old yoga teacher, President of Djibouti among foreigners who received Padma awards

WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke to Major General Abdulla Shamaal, Chief of Defence Force of the Republic of Maldives, on a range of issues including India Maldives ties and Indo-Pacific concept and many more.

Defence cooperation relationship is a salient feature in Indo-Maldives ties: Maldives Chief of Defence 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit comes when New Delhi is trying to increase its engagement with the continent where China has already made rapid strides.

With South Africa's presence this Republic Day, India increases its engagement with the continent 

The spotlight is yet again on Indian prisoners languishing in Pakistan after New Delhi raised the matter yet again with Islamabad. New Delhi had raised the matter several times in the past with Islamabad to no avail.

Spotlight on Indians languishing in Pakistan prison as New Delhi raises the matter again

India on Friday reacted to the recent developments in Venezuela and stated that it is "closely following the emerging situation" in the country. The official spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs, Raveesh Kumar, said, "We are of the view that it is for the people of Venezuela to find a political solution to resolve their differences through constructive dialogue and discussion without resorting to violence.

India reacts to US-Venezuela spat, says differences must be resolved without resorting to violence

India and South Africa on Friday exchanged a three-year strategic programme of cooperation that pledged to strengthen ties and work on United Nations reforms. "Both are strategically located at Indian ocean and democracies.

India, South Africa sign 3-year strategic programme, pledge to strengthen ties

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa began his two-day visit to India on Friday with a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Later in the day, he paid tribute at Raj Ghat - the Samadhi of the 'father of the nation' Mahatma Gandhi.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in India; says visit will consolidate ties

Lt Bhavana Kasturi, contingent commander, army service corps, will become the first woman to lead an all-men army contingent in the history of India this Republic Day.

'No gender bias in army', says 1st woman who will lead all-male contingent at Republic Day parade

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, who will be on a two-day India visit from Friday, described his visit to India as "homecoming moment". Speaking exclusively to WION ahead of his India visit at Davos, Ramaphosa said, "ties between India and South Africa are very historical, political and most enhancing and empowering links.

'Homecoming moment,' says South Africa President Ramaphosa to WION ahead of 2-day India visit

WION speaks with Major General Rajpal Punia, Deputy Parade Commander of this year's Republic Day parade: WION: What will be the focus this time? Major General Rajpal Punia: Well, this time for the first time Indian national army soldier will be participating in the parade.

Woman power will be focus of Republic Day: Major General Rajpal Punia, Deputy Parade Commander

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will land in India Friday for a two-day visit. Ramaphosa is the chief guest of this year's Republic Day celebrations. PM Modi had personally handed over the invite to Ramaphosa when he met him in December 2018 on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina.

Republic Day chief guest, South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa, to land in India Friday

In what seems to be a blatant violation of civil aviation norms, Pakistan civil aviation authority has denied passage to SpiceJet cargo flights to Afghanistan thrice in last week of December and on January 11 and 14.

Pakistan denies passage of Indian freight flights to Afghanistan; India raises the issue with Islamabad

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