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Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi meet Irish envoy to India

Irish Ambassador to India, Kevin Kelly and Deputy Head of Mission, Raymond Mullen met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday.They discussed about the deep historical connections between Ireland and India among other things.In a post on X, the Congress said, "H.E. Kevin Kelly, Ambassador of Ireland and Raymond Mullen, DCM meet CPP Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji & LoP Shri @RahulGandhi."Kevin Kelly thanked the two leaders for their invitation to their home.In a post on X, Kelly said, "Thanks for the warm welcome yesterday at your home Mme Sonia Gandhi and @RahulGandhi. It was interesting to hear your perspectives on the future of this great country and talk about the deep historical connections between Ireland and India".Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday headed to Wayanad to take stock of the situation in the Kerala constituency that was rocked by devastating landslides in which the ..

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi meet Irish envoy to India
Updated On : 01 Aug 2024 | 10:30 AM IST

Indian-origin Leo Varadkar elected as Ireland's new prime minister

Indian-origin Leo Varadkar, former Irish Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Fine Gael party, has been elected as the new prime minister of Ireland after a vote in the lower house of parliament

Indian-origin Leo Varadkar elected as Ireland's new prime minister
Updated On : 18 Dec 2022 | 11:57 AM IST

Marcos to Rajapaksa: A short guide to leaders fleeing their nations

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is not the first leader to have fled their country in the face of popular unrest. Here is a brief list mentioning some of them

Marcos to Rajapaksa: A short guide to leaders fleeing their nations
Updated On : 13 Jul 2022 | 3:46 PM IST

Voting in Ireland's general election begins; PM Varadkar aims for new term

Some 3.3 million people are eligible to vote to elect 159 members of the Dail, the lower chamber of parliament in Dublin

Voting in Ireland's general election begins; PM Varadkar aims for new term
Updated On : 08 Feb 2020 | 3:09 PM IST

Indian-origin Leo Varadkar elected as Ireland's youngest and first gay PM

The Dublin-born son of Mumbai-born Ashok Varadkar & Irish mother Miriam, served as welfare minister

Indian-origin Leo Varadkar elected as Ireland's youngest and first gay PM
Updated On : 15 Jun 2017 | 9:18 AM IST