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Spain extends 'unequivocal' support to India's fight against terrorism

Spain on Monday extended its "unequivocal support" for India's efforts to combat terrorism as an all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi met with Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares here to convey New Delhi's strong message of zero tolerance for the menace. The delegation arrived here on Saturday for a three-day visit in the final leg of its five-nation tour. The delegation called on foreign minister Albares "to apprise him of India's position and to discuss India's efforts at combatting terrorism," the Indian Embassy in Madrid posted on X. "H.E. Mr. @jmalbares conveyed his understanding and the unequivocal support of Spain for India's efforts to combat terrorism, and reaffirmed the importance of global peace. He emphasised that terrorism will never prevail and that Spain stood with India on this issue," it said. Earlier the delegation reiterated India's resolve for a "safer and more compassionate world" during a meeting with an organisation of terror victims in .

All-party delegation begins Spain visit by paying homage to bust of Gandhi

An all-party delegation on Sunday began its visit to Madrid by paying homage to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi, a powerful tribute to the enduring force of peace over violence and truth over fear. The delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Saturday arrived on a three-day visit to Spain during which it will meet members of the Spanish government, the Indian diaspora and civil society representatives to present India's stance on zero-tolerance against terrorism. "The all-party parliamentary delegation began its visit to Madrid by paying homage to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi, a powerful tribute to the enduring force of peace over violence and truth over fear," the Indian embassy in Spain said in a post on X. The delegation, which arrived here from Latvia, is part of India's diplomatic outreach following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. "Over the next two days, the delegation will meet with members of the Spanish government, the Indian diaspora and civil ..

All-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi arrives in Madrid

The delegation aims to engage with local government representatives, policy think tanks and Spanish parliamentarians during its visit

Messi vs Yamal set as UEFA, CONMEBOL confirm ARG vs ESP Finalissima in 2026

As Argentina prepares for the 2026 edition of this prestigious fixture, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, who is likely to feature in one of his final outings in the famous Albiceleste shirt

Beating retreat resumes, IMD warning, new gold import rules, Spain phone outage & more top

The 'Beating Retreat' ceremonies have resumed at Attari, Hussainiwala, and Sadiqi borders, 10 days after the conclusion of Operation Sindoor.

Spain hit by nationwide mobile network blackout weeks after power crisis

The mobile network blackout in Spain caused a loss of signal, inability to make calls, receive texts, or use mobile data, as well as access emergency numbers

In Spain, growing homelessness crisis unfolds inside Madrid airport

Every morning at 6 am, Teresa sets out in search of work, a shower and a bit of exercise before she returns home. For around six months, that has been Terminal 4 of Madrid's international airport. Teresa, 54, who didn't want her full name to be used because of safety concerns, is one of the estimated hundreds of homeless people sleeping in the Spanish capital's airport amid a growing housing crisis in Spain, where rental costs have risen especially fast in cities like Madrid, the country's capital, and Barcelona. She and others sleeping at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport the third-busiest airport in Europe in 2023, according to Eurostat described a situation where for months, authorities have neither helped them find other living arrangements nor have they kicked them out from the corners of the airport that they have occupied with sleeping bags unfurled on the floor as well as blankets, shopping carts and bags. Soon, things could change. Limits on entry Spain's airport ...

Cable theft in Spain delays thousands of high-speed rail passengers

Thousands of rail passengers in Spain were hit with delays after the cable used in the signalling system of the high-speed line between Madrid and Seville was stolen at four locations, Spanish rail authorities said Monday. The theft, which happened late Sunday, affected dozens of trains travelling between Madrid and Andaluca, just as many people were returning home to the capital after a holiday weekend. On Monday, Spain's state-owned rail operator Renfe told passengers with trains departing Madrid's Atocha station before 8 am to not arrive early to avoid crowding. The cable theft took place at four points on the high-speed line in Toledo in central Spain, Spain's railway infrastructure company ADIF said on X. The incident came a week after a massive power outage in Spain and Portugal ground high-speed train traffic to a halt, stranding thousands of train passengers.

Spain's blackout shows why India needs to prioritise power grid stability

For a build-out without blackouts, regulators and the government will also need to work on better data, a more robust grid, and better-run companies

Spain may find valuable lessons from South Australia's 2016 blackout

On Sept. 28 in 2016, the state of South Australia's grid was hit with a blackout. At the time it was generating a high proportion of its power from wind turbines

Here's all about Monday's sweeping power outage in Spain, Portugal

The sweeping power outage that hit Spain and Portugal this week has raised questions about the electricity grid in a region not normally known for blackouts. Monday's outage, one of the worst ever in Europe, started in the afternoon and lasted through nightfall, affecting tens of millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula. It disrupted businesses, hospitals, transit systems, cellular networks and other critical infrastructure. Authorities in Spain and Portugal are still investigating exactly what caused the failure, though some information has emerged about happened. Here's what to know: What happened? Spain and Portugal lost most of their electricity early Monday afternoon. Shortly after 12.30 pm local time, Spain lost 15 gigawatts of electricity or roughly 60 per cent of demand in the country of 49 million, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said. There had been two significant disconnection events or interruptions in power before the outage, Spain's electric grid operator Re

Decoded: Reasons behind massive power outage in Spain and Portugal

The blackout hit major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Seville, and Valencia, disrupting public transport, air travel, mobile networks, and internet services

Spain's power supply almost restored after one of Europe's worst blackouts

Power had almost fully returned to Spain early Tuesday morning as many questions remained about what caused one of Europe's most severe blackouts that grounded flights, paralysed metro systems, disrupted mobile communications and shut down ATMs across Spain and Portugal. By 6:30 am, more than 99 per cent of energy demand in Spain had been restored, the country's electricity operator Red Electrica said. Power had returned to several regions across Spain and Portugal as the nations reeled from the still-unexplained widespread blackout that had turned airports and train stations into campgrounds for stranded travellers. Monday night, many city residents, including in Spain's capital of Madrid, went to sleep in total darkness. The normally illuminated cathedral spires of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Basilica became indistinguishable from the night sky. Streets remained deserted even in neighbourhoods where lights flickered back on, as people stayed home after a day of chaos. We have a l

Here's why restarting a power grid after massive collapse is so hard

It's unclear what caused the initial disruption or why it cascaded so dramatically into a widespread failure. But, notably, Spain has been one of the leaders in rolling out wind and solar generation

A mystery power outage forces Madrid to adjust to life off the grid

By the time Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez finally addressed the nation six hours later, people in downtown Madrid were gathering around the old-fashioned transistor radio to get the latest news

Huge power outage in Spain, Portugal disrupts transport and communications

Authorities have not yet provided a timeline for full restoration, but emergency services are urging citizens to remain calm and limit travel where possible

Spain to grant Catalonia control over borders, migration in landmark deal

The issue of Catalan independence has dominated regional politics for years, fuelled by a deep-rooted nationalist movement seeking separation from Spain

At $3.8 trillion, India's top 500 pvt cos value more than the country's GDP

NSE, Bharti Airtel storm into top 10 for the first time in Axis Bank's Burgundy Private and Hurun India list; Motilal Oswal Financial Services was the fastest-growing company, the report suggests.

EU must stay united against Trump's tariff threat: Spanish minister

EU leaders meeting at an informal summit in Brussels on Monday said Europe would be prepared to fight back if the U.S. imposes tariffs, but also called for reason and negotiation

Trump mistakes Spain for member of Brics bloc, repeats threat of tariffs

US President Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid. Spain is not in BRICS, whose initials stand for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Spain is a member of NATO, along with the US, and of the European Union. Trump erroneously said Spain was in BRICS when a journalist asked him about NATO countries like Spain which don't meet the NATO minimum of spending 2 per cent of economic output on defence. Spain ranked last in the 32-nation military alliance, estimated to spend 1.28 per cent on defence last year. Trump started his answer by saying Spain is very low, referring to its defence expenditures, but quickly veered into speaking about the BRICS. They're a BRICS nation, Spain. Do you know what a BRICS nation is? You'll figure it out, he told the reporter from the presidential desk in the Oval Office. Trump repeated his threat to put costly ..