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UK-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations to resume in early 2024 | UK can arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits country based on ICC warrant | Centre to send over 10,000 additional soldiers to violence-hit Manipur amid fresh violence | Chhattisgarh: 10 Maoists killed during encounter with security forces in Sukma | Baba Siddique murder case: Arrested Akashdeep Gill used a labourer's hotspot to evade tracking, say police | Donald Trump picks 'smart and tough' Pam Bondi as new US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws | Canadian government denies media report that claims PM Modi knew of Khalistani leader Nijjar's killing | PM Modi bestowed Dominica's highest award at India-CARICOM Summit | 69-year-old Delhi man, a St. Stephen's alumnus, arrested for conning govt officers by posing as ex-IPS | 'Baseless': Adani Group denies US charges of bribery and fraud against Gautam Adani

Our relationship with India is important, says Consul General Melinda Pavek while inaugurating relocated Visa Application Centre in Kolkata

Jul 30, 2024, at 04:08 pm

Consul General Melinda Pavek recently inaugurated the relocated Visa Application Centre in Kolkata when she said the US relationship with India is very important.

British envoy engages with local stakeholders in Bengal's Taki to mark World Day Against Trafficking

Jul 30, 2024, at 04:15 am

British Deputy High Commissioner, Dr Andrew Fleming, Monday engaged with local stakeholders including elected representatives, police, community leaders and women and girls’ groups to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at Taki in Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, one of the most vulnerable areas.

India 'important partner' as world witnesses 'turning point in history': Japan at Quad Foreign Ministers' meet

Jul 30, 2024, at 02:11 am

Tokyo/IBNS: Calling India an "important partner", Japan said it hopes to work closely with New Delhi in “co-creating” new solutions through dialogue and collaboration to strengthen the relations between the two countries.

S Jaishankar meets Penny Wong in Tokyo, discusses ways to expand bilateral ties with Australia in fields like security, trade and education

Jul 29, 2024, at 03:38 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Japan's Tokyo when they discussed further steps needed to intensify bilateral ties between the two nations.

Union Minister says 6.39 crore individuals were trained under digital literacy programme in rural India

Jul 28, 2024, at 12:13 am

Minister of State for Electronic & Information Technology Jitin Prasada on Friday informed the Rajya Sabha that the Indian government has implemented the scheme “Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)” for digital literacy in rural India.

Two Indian soldiers injured, one 'Pakistani person' killed during Jammu and Kashmir encounter

Jul 27, 2024, at 07:19 pm

Two Indian soldiers were injured and one Pakistani person was killed during an exchange of fire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara region on Saturday.

Indian national duped by an agent who promised him job in Qatar, returns home

Jul 27, 2024, at 03:17 pm

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed the return of a man from Andhra Pradesh who was stranded in the Gulf Nation after being duped by an agent who promised to give him a job in Qatar.

Innovate UK brings 15 innovative companies to Kolkata for Urban Systems Global Business Innovation Programme

Jul 27, 2024, at 12:12 am

Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, in collaboration with British Deputy High Commission and industry partner FICCI concluded their “Global Business Innovation Programme” with a two-day visit in Kolkata on Friday.

Pakistan learnt no lesson, wages proxy wars to stay relevant: Modi's swipe at Islamabad on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Jul 26, 2024, at 06:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a swipe at Islamabad on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Pakistan learnt no lesson from the past and continues to wage proxy wars with New Delhi through terrorism.

India ranks 82nd in world's most powerful passport list, Singapore grabs top spot

Jul 25, 2024, at 07:50 am

The latest ranking released by the Henley Passport Index has ranked India's passport at the 82nd spot, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries.

Bangladesh lodges official protest against Mamata Banerjee's 'will provide shelter to refugees' remark: Reports

Jul 25, 2024, at 06:21 am

Bangladesh, hit by a civil unrest over allocation of government jobs, has officially registered an objection to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comments on its internal affairs with the High Commission of India, media reports quoting sources said.

INDIA bloc protests against Modi government's budget, calls it 'discriminatory'

Jul 24, 2024, at 05:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Leaders of opposition parties, who are in the INDIA bloc, on Wednesday protested outside Parliament against the Modi government's budget, calling it "discriminatory".

UK Foreign Secretary travels to India to cement stronger partnership on tech, climate and growth

Jul 24, 2024, at 04:43 pm

Economic, domestic and global security will be at the heart of the Foreign Secretary’s first visit to India as he travels to New Delhi on Wednesday (July 24) to unlock the full potential of the UK-India partnership. 

India’s role in the United Nations: A beacon of hope in a troubled world

Jul 24, 2024, at 03:57 pm

The ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza has once again thrown into sharp relief the limitations of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in preventing conflict and protecting civilians.

Singapore tops list of world's most power passport, check out where India stands

Jul 24, 2024, at 03:07 pm

India jumped two spots to stand in the 82nd position in the Henley Passport Index, a list that showcases the world's most powerful passports.

MEA confirms 4500 Indian students returned home amid ongoing government job quota protest in Bangladesh

Jul 22, 2024, at 06:23 am

India on Sunday confirmed that 4500 students have returned from Bangladesh which is witnessing violent protests over the government job quota issue.

American National Day celebration in Chennai: Envoy Eric Garcetti praises expanding India-USA partnership in space exploration, STEM

Jul 22, 2024, at 01:10 am

United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti celebrated the 248th U.S. National Day in Chennai recently where he praised the expanding U.S.-India partnership, particularly in the domains of space exploration and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Working to build future-focussed India-US relationship, says Ambassador Eric Garcetti during National Day event in Kolkata

Jul 20, 2024, at 09:46 pm

Envoy Eric Garcetti on Friday said India and the USA are working to build a future-focussed relationship that extends from the seabed to the stars.

Bangladesh quota protest: 778 Indian students return home, authorities stay in touch with 4,000 others still remaining in neighbouring nation 

Jul 20, 2024, at 09:30 pm

The Indian government on Saturday said 778 students have returned home amid ongoing violent protests in Bangladesh over a quota system for government jobs.

India's electricity demand is expected to spike by 8 per cent in current year:IEA

Jul 20, 2024, at 02:15 pm

The International Energy Agency on Friday said demand for electricity in India is expected to spike by 8 percent in the current year driven by strong economic activity and powerful heatwaves.

Over 300 Indian students return home as 105 killed in Bangladesh unrest

Jul 20, 2024, at 06:52 am

Agartala/IBNS: Over 300 Indian students Friday returned home following the worsening situation in Bangladesh, which has been witnessing widespread protests and clashes for weeks over the government job quota system, media reports said,

Vinay Mohan Kwatra appointed as India's next ambassador to US

Jul 19, 2024, at 06:34 pm

Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United States of America, officials said on Friday.

Avoid travel and minimize movement: India's advisory to its nationals in Bangladesh amid Jatrabari violence

Jul 18, 2024, at 07:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has issued a travel advisory to its nationals staying in Bangladesh over the recent violence that broke out in Dhaka over the quota reform movement.

Scope of India-Mauritius space cooperation will foster new era, says Pravind Jugnauth

Jul 18, 2024, at 12:55 am

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth expressed hope that the overall scope of space cooperation between India and his nation may foster a new era that might flow of data relating to the territory.

India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant concludes with both sides engaging in dialogue over future joint operations

Jul 17, 2024, at 11:37 pm

The India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, Nomadic Elephant 2024, concluded on Tuesday when the two sides engaged in meaningful dialogue about future joint operations.

India implements 5% IGST on aircraft parts, aims for global aviation hub status

Jul 16, 2024, at 06:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjrapu Rammohan Naidu has announced the implementation of a uniform IGST rate of 5 percent on all aircraft and aircraft engine parts, effective from Monday.

BJP's Rajya Sabha figure lowers to 86, NDA now 12 short of majority

Jul 15, 2024, at 07:58 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s tally of seats in Parliament's upper house, Rajya Sabha, dipped to 86 after four nominated members- Rakesh Sinha, Ram Shakal, Sonal Mansingh and Mahesh Jethmalani- completed their terms on Monday, media reports said.

INDIA bloc dominates bypolls, clinches 10 seats, BJP manages to win 2

Jul 14, 2024, at 12:11 am

INDIA bloc registered a strong show and won 10 out of 13 seats in the recent by-polls held across seven states as results were declared on Saturday.

Indian Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat jumps from plane to observe World Skydiving Day, describes experience as 'truly exhilarating'

Jul 13, 2024, at 10:50 pm

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat celebrated World Skydiving Day by participating in the thrilling sport himself on Saturday.

INDIA heads for landslide win in assembly bypolls, BJP eyes to bag only 2 seats

Jul 13, 2024, at 08:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In an upset for the saffron party, INDIA bloc, which was formed to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, is heading for a landslide victory in the assembly byelections held in 13 seats on July 10.