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India welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal, hopes this will lead to peace | No bribery charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew in US indictment, claims Adani Green | Wrestler Bajrang Punia banned for four years over violation of anti-doping rules | Bangladesh: Lawyer dies during clash over arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das outside Chittagong court | Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect, halts 13-month conflict | Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM amid suspense over top post | President Droupadi Murmu releases commemorative coin, stamp and books on Constitution Day | President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pay homage to 26/11 victims | Union cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription | 'Left country due to death threats from Dawoon Ibrahim': Lalit Modi

India’s global ascent: PM Modi’s Ukraine visit signals a new era

Aug 26, 2024, at 01:14 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Ukraine marks a pivotal moment in India’s ascent as a significant player in global geopolitics.

India, Australia discuss goods, services, digital trade during 10th round of CECA Negotiations

Aug 25, 2024, at 10:02 pm

The 10th Round of India-Australia CECA Negotiations was held from 19-22 August 2024 in Sydney in the areas of Goods, Services, Digital Trade, Government Procurement, Rules of Origin and Agri tech.

Rajnath Singh visits US Naval testing facility with India planning to build something similar

Aug 25, 2024, at 09:34 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, as a part of his ongoing tour to the US, visited the William B Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) in the Naval Surface Warfare Centre (NSWC) at Memphis, Tennessee.

Rajnath Singh discusses bilateral defence cooperation with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

Aug 24, 2024, at 11:29 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Pentagon, Washington DC on August 23, 2024 when they held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral defence cooperation, industrial collaboration, regional security and other international issues.

Indian envoy to Bangladesh Pranay Verma expresses concern over safety of embassy, other establishments during meeting with Muhammad Yunus

Aug 24, 2024, at 11:24 pm

The Indian envoy to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has expressed concern over the safety of the embassy and other establishments in Bangladesh during his recent meeting with Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus.

India, USA are a formidable force which can ensure peace in world, says Rajnath Singh after arriving in Washington DC 

Aug 23, 2024, at 08:29 pm

India and US, together, are a formidable force which can ensure peace, prosperity and stability in the world, stated Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while interacting with the Indian diaspora after landing in Washington on August 22, 2024 on a four-day visit to the US.

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Ukraine after Poland visit

Aug 23, 2024, at 06:52 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in war-torn Ukraine where he is scheduled to meet president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

India celebrates its first-ever National Space Day, PM Modi lauds contributions of space scientists

Aug 23, 2024, at 06:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India, a country of 1.4 billion people, is on Friday celebrating its first-ever National Space Day marking the nation's successful landing on the lunar surface.

'Fast track courts, exemplary punishments': Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi on rising rape cases in India

Aug 23, 2024, at 05:37 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Amid massive protests over the RG Kar rape and murder case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that it's "horrifying to see 90 rapes occurring daily across the country".

India's long-delayed census likely to begin in Sept: Report

Aug 22, 2024, at 05:08 am

New Delhi: The Centre is likely to start a long-delayed population census in September, Reuters reported, citing two sources.

My visit will add momentum to the India-Poland friendship, posts PM Narendra Modi on X after arriving in Warsaw

Aug 22, 2024, at 12:13 am

Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Poland, marking the visit of the first Indian PM in past 45 years.

Rajnath Singh to visit USA on August 23 to further deepen defence strategic partnership

Aug 21, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commence his four-day visit to America when he will aim to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

Malaysia may consider extradition of Zakir Naik if evidence is submitted, hints Anwar Ibrahim

Aug 21, 2024, at 08:20 pm

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that his administration may consider the extradition of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to India and said he is  "open to any ideas and evidence submitted".

Narendra Modi stresses on economic cooperation, enhancing people-to-people ties during meeting with Japanese leaders 

Aug 20, 2024, at 11:10 pm

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defence Minister Minoru Kihara on Monday met Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi when the leaders stressed upon the importance of strengthening economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people ties between the two countries.

PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit to New Delhi: India, Malaysia sign nine MoUs

Aug 20, 2024, at 10:51 pm

India and Malaysia signed nine MoUs during PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit to New Delhi on Tuesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: CRPF jawan killed in terror attack in Udhampur

Aug 19, 2024, at 11:42 pm

At least one CRPF officer was killed during an ongoing encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Monday, media reports said.

Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar to host their Japanese counterparts for 3rd 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi

Aug 19, 2024, at 10:46 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will host Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoko Kamikawa for the 3rd India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on August 20, 2024.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Supreme Court takes suo moto cognizance of incident, hearing to take place on August 20

Aug 19, 2024, at 03:59 am

Taking suo moto cognizance of the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Supreme Court on Sunday announced it would take up the matter on August 20.

S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Kuwaiti leaders

Aug 19, 2024, at 02:56 am

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday visited Kuwait when he met Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and thanked him for his guidance and insights on taking ties between the two nations to a higher level.

Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim to pay first State Visit to India tomorrow

Aug 19, 2024, at 01:38 am

Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim will pay a State Visit to India on 19-21 August 2024 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit Kuwait tomorrow

Aug 17, 2024, at 11:54 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Kuwait on Sunday when he is expected to meet the country's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, officials said.

India, Vietnam officials discuss ways to enhance maritime cooperation

Aug 17, 2024, at 11:32 pm

Indian and Vietnamese officials recently discussed ways to enhance maritime cooperation during the  Maritime Security Dialogue held in Hanoi on Friday, officials said.

US court rules 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana 'extraditable to India'

Aug 17, 2024, at 11:02 pm

An American court has ruled that Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, whose name is involved in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks,  is “extraditable to India” under the extradition treaty between the two countries.

Indian diaspora members celebrate Independence Day in USA

Aug 17, 2024, at 10:44 pm

The Indian diaspora members on Thursday celebrated Independence Day at the iconic Times Square in the US city of New York.

Indian diaspora members celebrate Independence Day in USA

Aug 17, 2024, at 10:44 pm

The Indian diaspora members on Thursday celebrated Independence Day at the iconic Times Square in the US city of New York.

Ferry service resumes between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka

Aug 17, 2024, at 10:30 pm

The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, which was earlier launched in October 2023, resumed on Friday, Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said.

PM Modi emphasises need to de-escalate West Asia tension through dialogue in phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu

Aug 17, 2024, at 05:28 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In a phone call with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict in West Asia through "dialogue and diplomacy".

Muhammad Yunus assures ensuring safety of Hindus in Bangladesh during his telephonic conversation with Narendra Modi

Aug 16, 2024, at 10:33 pm

Bangladesh Interim Government head Muhammad Yunus on Friday assured Indian PM Narendra Modi that the safety and security of Hindu community members and other minorities will be ensured.

India lobbied US to go easy on Sheikh Hasina before her ouster as Bangladesh Prime Minister: Report

Aug 16, 2024, at 09:56 pm

New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: A year before Sheikh Hasina was deposed (on Aug 5) in a student uprising, Indian officials started to lobby their United States counterparts to stop pressuring the then Bangladeshi Prime Minister, reports The Washington Post, citing US and Indian officials.

Our partnership is important pillar for future: Italy PM wishes India on 78th Independence Day

Aug 16, 2024, at 02:51 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Italy Prime Minister Georgia Meloni wished India on its 78th Independence Day.