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'Will wait': S Jaishankar reacts to Canada arresting 3 Indians in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder

May 05, 2024, at 04:39 pm

Bhubaneswar/IBNS: India will wait for Canadian Police to share information on the three Indian men arrested by the country's police in charges of the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.

India praises signing of MoU between Kathmandu, New Delhi in field of public sector audit

May 04, 2024, at 10:27 pm

India has appreciated the signing of MoU between Kathmandu and New Delhi  in the field of public sector audit.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Canadian Police arrest three in connection with Khalistani terrorist's killing

May 04, 2024, at 02:38 pm

Canadian Police on Friday said at least three people were arrested and charged in connection with the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia last year.

7th India-Indonesia JDCC: Giridhar Aramane, Donny Ermawan Taufanto express satisfaction with expanding scope of defence cooperation

May 03, 2024, at 11:50 pm

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, Indonesia, Air Marshal Donny Ermawan Taufanto, M.D.S. co-chaired the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in New Delhi on Friday when they expressed satisfaction at the expanding scope of defence cooperation between the two countries.

BSF recovers 20 Pakistani drones in 15 days

May 03, 2024, at 11:36 pm

BSF troops have recovered 20 Pakistani drones, 15.340kg of heroin, 3 pistols, and seized 42 rounds in the past 15 days, media reports said.

Double standards: Unmasking western media’s bias against India

May 01, 2024, at 08:17 pm

The recent slew of reports by American media outlets, notably the Washington Post and The Guardian, concerning alleged actions of the Indian government, has underscored a troubling trend in international journalism. With an “exclusive” report on an assassination plot on American soil purportedly linked to India during its national elections, questions arise not just about the timing of such revelations but also about the inherent biases they may reflect.

India remains trusted partner of Nepal: Piyush Goyal

Apr 30, 2024, at 08:55 pm

Indian Minister Piyush Goyal has said the nation remains a trusted partner for Nepal's development.

Taktichu bridge inaugurated, showcases strong bond shared between India, Bhutan

Apr 30, 2024, at 07:14 pm

The newly launched Taktichhu bridge, located on the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway, is not only an engineering wonder but also marks a significant milestone in Bhutan's infrastructure development and the relationship it shares with neighbouring India.

Khalistan slogans raised at event attended by Justin Trudeau, India summons Canada envoy

Apr 30, 2024, at 03:16 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India Monday summoned the Canadian Deputy High Commissioner over the raising of separatist slogans on 'Khalistan' at an event addressed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Over 270 Indian, Russian business representatives, others participate in Investment Forum

Apr 29, 2024, at 08:09 pm

Over 270 Indian and Russian business representatives, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, industry associations and government officials participated in the recently held first India-Russia Investment Forum.

As India engages with Japan and South Korea on nuclear disarmament its stand remains consistent

Apr 29, 2024, at 01:44 am

India, which has adhered to a long-standing commitment to universal nuclear disarmament, recently held consultations with Japan and South Korea on disarmament and non-non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Unmasking bias: India’s rejection of US human rights report

Apr 29, 2024, at 01:32 am

India strongly rejected the United States State Department report titled "2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: India."

Forging global security: Insights from India-Russia dialogue and SCO Meeting

Apr 27, 2024, at 11:04 pm

Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval conducted a series of bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the XII International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Indian Coast Guard delegation attends World Border Security Congress in Istanbul

Apr 27, 2024, at 11:00 pm

A two-member Indian Coast Guard delegation led by Additional Director General S Paramesh participated in the World Border Security Congress 2024 in Turkiye's city of Istanbul.

Netherlands Minister describes India as a 'big geopolitical player'

Apr 27, 2024, at 09:37 pm

Netherlands Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher has described India as a 'big geopolitical player' for her country.

Indian Defence Secretary focusses on zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism during SCO Defence Ministers' meeting

Apr 27, 2024, at 09:23 pm

Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan on April 26 when he stressed the need to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms.

Ajit Doval meets Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev during St. Petersburg visit, discusses issues of mutual interest

Apr 26, 2024, at 09:48 pm

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a bilateral meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev recently when they discussed issues of mutual interest.

Indian-origin Princeton University student Achinthya Sivalingan arrested for joining anti-Israeli demonstration

Apr 26, 2024, at 07:50 pm

An Indian-origin student was arrested allegedly and barred from Princeton University for participating in anti-Israel protests which are taking place in several educational institutions across the USA.

'Biased, reflects poor understanding': India dumps US report on alleged rights abuse

Apr 26, 2024, at 12:51 am

New Delhi: In a sharp retort to a report by the US State Department, which emphasised 'significant human rights abuses' in Manipur following violence in the state last year, India asserted that the document is deeply biased and reflects a poor understanding of the country.

Burgeoning India-US trade synergy and collaboration with global vision

Apr 24, 2024, at 11:38 pm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is leading a trade mission to New Delhi, India from April 22-25, 2024.

Australian journalist alleges she was forced to leave India; govt denies, foreign correspondents protest

Apr 24, 2024, at 07:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Australia journalist Avani Dias has alleged that she was forced to leave India "abruptly" as the central government denied an extension of her visa citing her reporting had "crossed a line".

Indian envoy to Sri Lanka attends launch of Ramayana Trail Project

Apr 23, 2024, at 11:29 pm

The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, recently attended the launch of the  Ramayana Trail Project in Colombo.

Centre orders sampling test of spices from Everest, MDH after ban in Hong Kong, Singapore

Apr 23, 2024, at 02:25 am

New Delhi/IBNS: After food regulator bodies in Hong Kong and Singapore red-flagged popular spice brands from India-Everest and MDH-over presence of a cancer-causing ingredient, the Centre has ordered food commissioners to collect samples of spices from all the manufacturing units in the country, media reports said.

Rajnath Singh visits Siachen, carry out first-hand assessment of security situation

Apr 22, 2024, at 11:25 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, to carry out a first-hand assessment of the security situation.

Bharat cannot be Viksit without a Viksit Kashmir, says Indian Minister Puri

Apr 22, 2024, at 10:39 pm

Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas, recently focused on the crucial role played by Kashmir in India’s development at the ‘Viksit Bharat Ambassador meetup’ held in Srinagar recently.

India lauds Kuwait for launching Hindi Radio programme

Apr 22, 2024, at 03:34 pm

Kuwait has launched its first-ever HindiRadio Broadcast, a move India praised and hoped would further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two nations.

India, Uzbekistan armed forces members perform yoga as part of Dustlik

Apr 21, 2024, at 11:17 pm

Indian and Uzbekistan armed forces members recently performed yoga on Saturday as a part of the joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ in  Termez District, media reports said.

Eager to continue to deepen and strengthen our cooperation with our partners in India, says top US official

Apr 20, 2024, at 11:12 pm

US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Thursday said his nation is eager to continue to deepen and strengthen cooperation with partners in India.

India votes in first phase of Lok Sabha elections, approximately 60 percent voting recorded across 102 seats till 5pm

Apr 20, 2024, at 01:02 am

The first phase of the six-week-long Indian general polls, which is seeing Prime Minister Narendra Modi aiming to comeback to power for a rare third term, commenced where approximately 60 percent of voters exercised their voting rights on Friday (April 19, 2024).

DRDO hands over first batch of Leading Edge Actuators, Airbrake Control Module to HAL for LCA Tejas Mk1A

Apr 20, 2024, at 12:37 am

DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has handed over the first batch of the indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a leap towards self-reliance in aeronautical technologies.