Naveen Patnaik seeks Jaishankar’s help for safe return of ‘abducted’ Odisha youth from Mali

Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: BJD chief Naveen Patnaik Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of Mali …

3 Indians abducted in Mali: Woman says she is unable to contact her son working in that country

A woman in Odisha's Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said on Saturday. P Narasama, a resident of Samarajhol village under …

Ganjam Youth Among 3 Indians Abducted By Al-Qaeda-Linked Militants In Mali

Bhubaneswar: In a distressing development, it has come to the fore that a 28-year-old man from Odisha, among three Indian nationals, has been abducted by Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Mali, West Africa. According to reports, P Venkataramana, from …

3 Indians abducted in Mali; woman unable to contact son

Berhampur: A woman in Odisha’s Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said Saturday. P Narasama, a resident of Samarajhol village …

Odia Youth Among Three Indians Abducted by Al-Qaeda-Linked Terror Group in Mali

An Odia youth is among three Indian nationals abducted by a terror group linked to Al-Qaeda in Mali, West Africa, triggering shock and concern in his native village and calls for swift government action. The victim, P. Venkataraman from Samarajhola village …

Mali military chief granted renewable five-year presidential term

Mali’s military authorities have granted coup leader Assimi Goita a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without requiring an election. The country’s transitional parliament approved the move on Thursday, clearing the …

Family of Ganjam worker anxious after 3 Indians abducted in Mali

3rd July :India on Dalai Lama, Mali abduction, US trade deal.

On News at 7, this 3rd July, Abhishek Mishra brings you the day's most crucial headlines. India rejects China’s claim over Dalai Lama’s successor, says only the Dalai Lama can decide. Three Indians abducted by al-Qaida-linked terrorists in Mali during …

Why Wagner’s exit poses grave consequences for Mali — Ex diplomat

The recent announcement by Russia’s Wagner mercenary group of its withdrawal from Mali has ignited fresh concerns about security, sovereignty, and humanitarian access across West Africa. The paramilitary force announced the move on June 6, claiming it had …

Mali parliament grants junta leader, Goita, 5 years, renewable indefinitely term

Mali’s transitional parliament has formally granted military ruler Assimi Goïta a five-year presidential term, renewable indefinitely without elections, a move that deepens the country’s departure from democratic governance. The bill, approved on Thursday …