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Anna University sexual assault case: Accused is a DMK worker, claims BJP's Annamalai | Celebrities too responsible for crowd control: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to Telugu filmdom amid Pushpa 2 stampede row | Boat capsizes off Calangute Beach in Goa; 1 killed, 20 rescued | Canada announces change to immigration system, likely to impact Indians seeking permanent residence | Azerbaijan Airlines tragedy: 32 passengers rescued, flight attempted several emergency landing before crashing | Man sets himself on fire near Parliament building; locals, police rush him to hospital | Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane enroute to Russia with over 70 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan | Atishi will be arrested in fake case, claims Arvind Kejriwal after Delhi govt disowns health and women's schemes | Delhi govt departments disown Arvind Kejriwal's major poll promises, AAP chief reacts | 'Our nation will always be grateful to him': PM Modi writes article in tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth centenary

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's recent visit to Mauritius enhances bond between two nations

Dec 24, 2024, at 03:20 pm

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri recently visited Mauritius recently where he met top officials of the country in a bid to strengthen the bond between the two nations.

S Jaishankar to visit USA from December 24 to 29, set to discuss bilateral, other issues during meetings with counterparts

Dec 23, 2024, at 06:41 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the USA for six days on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Narendra Modi, Kuwait's Crown Prince acknowledge progress of India-Kuwait bilateral relations

Dec 22, 2024, at 09:03 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi interacted with Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah when the two leaders acknowledged that bilateral relations between the two countries were progressing well.

Indian PM Narendra Modi, Kuwait Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah decide to elevate bond between two nations to 'Strategic Partnership'

Dec 22, 2024, at 05:21 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi met Kuwait Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday when they decided to elevate the bilateral bond between the two nations to a ‘Strategic Partnership’.

India lodges strong protest with Bangladesh over interim govt adviser's now-deleted social media post

Dec 21, 2024, at 06:21 pm

The Indian government has lodged a severe protest with Bangladesh over a now-deleted social media post by a leader and asked 'all concerned' to remain mindful while making such remarks.

Narendra Modi, Netherlands PM Dick Schoof discuss ways to deepen existing cooperation in multiple sectors including health

Dec 21, 2024, at 06:05 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof have discussed ways to further deepen the existing cooperation in the sectors of water, agriculture and health during their recent telephonic conversation.

India sends 1000 metric tonnes of rice to Lesotho

Dec 21, 2024, at 05:41 pm

The Indian government has sent a humanitarian assistance consignment to Lesotho which comprises 1000 metric tonnes of rice to address food security and nutritional recruitment of the people in the country.

India, France come together to build world's largest museum in Delhi's Raisina Hill

Dec 21, 2024, at 12:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India and France have signed a project to build the world's largest museum, which will be located on Raisina Hill, just in front of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Canada, US presented no evidence of Indians' involvement in purported criminal acts: Centre informs Parliament amid 'serious allegations'

Dec 20, 2024, at 11:51 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Narendra Modi-led government Friday informed the Parliament that Canada has so far presented "no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations" claiming that Indian citizens were involved in crimes committed in the country.

India, China reach consensus over resuming Mansarovar pilgrimage following Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meeting

Dec 20, 2024, at 05:14 pm

The Indian and Chinese governments have reached a consensus over resuming the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.

US govt backs India's request to extradite 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, asks Supreme Court to dismiss his plea

Dec 20, 2024, at 01:16 am

The US government has backed India's request to extradite Tahawwur Rana, who is a suspect in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, media reports said.

India was just an ally: Bangladesh politicians express pique over PM Modi's 'Vijay Diwas' post

Dec 17, 2024, at 12:30 pm

Dhaka/New Delhi/IBNS: Several Bangladeshi politicians including the members close to the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus have expressed displeasure over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on the Vijay Diwas.

India, Sri Lanka to participate in naval exercise today

Dec 17, 2024, at 09:45 am

India and Sri Lankan navies will participate in the bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 from Tuesday in Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command.

Nehru-Edwina bond in spotlight again with PMML urging Gandhis to return letters the first PM wrote to her

Dec 16, 2024, at 07:26 pm

The personal equation between India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Edwina Mountbatten, wife of the country's last British viceroy Lord Mountbatten, is one that still evokes curiosity of researchers and commoners alike.

Won't allow Sri Lankan territory to be used against India, says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Narendra Modi

Dec 16, 2024, at 04:24 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on his maiden trip to India since winning the polls this year,  reiterated his country's stated position of not permitting its territory to be used in any manner inimical to the security of India as well as towards regional stability.

Important step forward in India-Moldova ties, says S Jaishankar after inaugurating Embassy in New Delhi with Mihail Popsoi

Dec 16, 2024, at 03:49 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday jointly inaugurated the Embassy of Moldova in New Delhi with visiting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihail Popsoi.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrives in India on three-day visit

Dec 15, 2024, at 09:45 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in India for his three-day visit to the country on Sunday.

India, Armenia and Iran discuss regional developments during Trilateral Consultations

Dec 15, 2024, at 08:23 pm

Indian, Armenian and Iranian officials discussed connectivity initiatives, engagement in multilateral fora, and regional developments during a Trilateral Consultations held in New Delhi on December 12.

Narendra Modi, UAE Deputy PM discuss implementation of India-Middle East-Europe Corridor

Dec 15, 2024, at 06:58 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan recently discussed strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and implementation of India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC) during their recent meeting in New Delhi.

Indian nationals praise Centre for evacuating them from Syria

Dec 14, 2024, at 05:18 pm

Indian nationals, who were evacuated from conflict-hit Syria, have praised the Centre for its effort to help them in the hour of distress.

Chief of Indian Naval staff Adm Dinesh K Tripathi to visit Indonesia tomorrow

Dec 14, 2024, at 04:51 pm

Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), will embark on a four-day visit to Indonesia from December 15 to December 18.

Union government data shows 86 Indian nationals were either attacked or murdered abroad in 2023

Dec 14, 2024, at 01:28 pm

The government recently shared that 86 Indian nationals were either attacked or murdered in different countries in 2023, a significant rise from the data recorded in 2022.

India, Philippines officials meet in Manila, exchange perspective on prevailing maritime challenges

Dec 13, 2024, at 04:09 pm

India and Philippines officials exchanged perspectives on prevailing maritime challenges and discussed ways to enhance maritime cooperation in furthering a conducive environment for mutual growth and global well-being during the Maritime Dialogue held in Manila city on Friday.

Rajnath Singh calls on Russian Prez Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discusses bilateral defence cooperation

Dec 10, 2024, at 10:07 pm

Moscow/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the margins of the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC).

Mamata Banerjee should lead INDIA bloc: Lalu Prasad Yadav

Dec 10, 2024, at 03:02 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In more support for the West Bengal chief minister, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has backed Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition alliance INDIA.

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against VP Jagdeep Dhankar in RS

Dec 10, 2024, at 01:29 pm

The opposition alliance, led by the Congress, on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, alleging partisan function of the house.

Multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate INS Tushil commissioned into Indian Navy in Russia

Dec 10, 2024, at 12:26 am

INS Tushil (F 70), the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on Monday.

We don't want riots: Mamata Banerjee asks politicians not to make provocative remarks on Bangladesh situation

Dec 10, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Amid escalating tension between India and Bangladesh over the atrocities on minorities in the neighbouring country, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday asked political leaders to refrain from making any provocative statements.

Indian, Philippine Coast Guards discuss ways to strengthen ties during second bilateral meeting

Dec 10, 2024, at 12:12 am

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the second bilateral meeting with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday in New Delhi as part of the ongoing cooperation framework established under the MoU signed between the two Coast Guards.

Foreign comments on internal issues are inappropriate, says Bangladeshi official after India highlights safety of minorities during bilateral talks

Dec 09, 2024, at 11:53 pm

Bangladesh on Monday said it is inappropriate for India to comment on the internal affairs of the country, hours after visiting Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri raised the issue of the safety of minorities in the Muslim-majority nation while meeting his counterpart Md Touhid Hossain.