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Delhi air pollution curbs eased after AQI improves in National Capital Region | Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar are his deputies | French government led by Michel Barnier collapses in no-confidence vote deepening political crisis | Devendra Fadnavis to swear in as Maharashtra CM today, PM Modi to attend | Stampede at Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 premiere show leaves one woman dead, her son critical | Devendra Fadnavis picked as BJP legislative party head, set to be Maharashtra CM | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's visit to violence-hit Sambhal thwarted | Man tries to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at entrance of Golden Temple, arrested | Joe Biden announces $1 billion humanitarian assistance for 31 African countries during his visit to Angola | South Korean president lifts martial law order hours after imposing it

Central Drugs Standard Control Organization hosts 7th India-Japan Medical Product Regulatory Symposium

Jul 12, 2024, at 06:23 am

The 7th India-Japan Medical Product Regulatory Symposium, organised by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, was successfully held at the FICCI Convention Hall on July 10.

Bangladeshi delegation visits India to explore transhipment potential at East Coast Ports

Jul 12, 2024, at 06:12 am

A 13-member delegation from Bangladesh is on a six-day visit to India from 9th to 12th July 2024, to assess the possibilities of transhipment of Exim cargo of Bangladesh through Indian ports located on the East Coast.

Narendra Modi, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen discuss renewable energy during their meeting in Vienna

Jul 12, 2024, at 05:45 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi called on Alexander Van der Bellen, President of Austria in Vienna during his visit to Vienna.

India,France,UAE review progress of cooperation across all areas under the Joint Roadmap

Jul 12, 2024, at 05:28 am

The Second India-France-UAE Trilateral Focal Points Meeting was convened through virtual conference on July 9 when participants reviewed the progress in the trilateral cooperation across all areas under the Joint Roadmap agreed upon by the three Foreign Ministers in February 2023.

India-Russia Relations: A Resilient Partnership in a Shifting Global Landscape

Jul 12, 2024, at 02:07 am

In July 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first international visit following his recent re-election took him to Moscow, a move that raised eyebrows in Western capitals. This visit underscored the enduring significance of Russia in India's foreign policy, despite India's growing ties with the United States and other Western nations.

India, Taiwan reach Mutual Recognition Agreement to facilitate trade of organic products

Jul 10, 2024, at 10:12 pm

The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan has been implemented from July 8 during the 9th Working Group on Trade Meeting with Taiwan at New Delhi.

Narendra Modi in Austria: PM discusses Ukraine crisis, terrorism with Chancellor Karl Nehammer

Jul 10, 2024, at 09:53 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had a fruitful discussion with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on numerous issues ranging from the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict to terrorism.

Had productive discussions with Vladimir Putin: Narendra Modi

Jul 10, 2024, at 12:14 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi said he held a productive discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Tuesday.

US: Indian student drowns after falling into waterfall in New York state

Jul 09, 2024, at 11:41 pm

An Indian national drowned after falling into a waterfall at Albany in New York state, officials said.

Won't go unavenged: India strongly reacts to Kathua terror attack killing 5 Army personnel

Jul 09, 2024, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The terror attack that killed five Army personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua "won't go unavenged", said India in a strong response to the ambush attack by terrorists on Monday.

Country's development in last 10 years was just a trailer: PM Modi to Indian diaspora in Moscow

Jul 09, 2024, at 06:10 pm

Moscow/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the development his country witnessed in the last 10 years since he came to power was just a trailer, speaking at a gathering of Indian diaspora during his two-day visit to Moscow, Russia.

End Ukraine war: India's appeal to Russia at Modi-Putin dinner

Jul 09, 2024, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi/Moscow/IBNS: India has made a direct appeal to Moscow to end the over two-year-long war against Ukraine during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's informal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the latter's residence, media reports said.

Vladimir Putin holds informal meeting with Narendra Modi at his official residence in Novo-Ogaryovo ahead of official talks today

Jul 09, 2024, at 02:46 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday welcomed Indian PM Narendra Modi and toured him at his official residence in Novo-Ogaryovo near Moscow ahead of the beginning of the informal talks.

Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Russia will remain very significant: Envoy Vinay Kumar

Jul 08, 2024, at 01:58 am

Indian envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the country will remain 'very significant'.

India is a political friend while China is a development friend, says Bangladeshi minister

Jul 08, 2024, at 01:29 am

A Bangladeshi minister has described India as a political friend while calling China his nation's development partner.

Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer looking forward to welcoming Narendra Modi to Vienna

Jul 08, 2024, at 12:33 am

Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled upcoming visit to Vienna is a 'special honour' since it will mark the first visit by an Indian PM in over four decades.

India hosts sixth EAS Maritime Security Cooperation conference in Mumbai

Jul 07, 2024, at 05:58 am

The Sixth East Asia Summit (EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation was held in Mumbai on July 4 and July 5 when participants deliberated on a wide range of issues related to efforts towards securing the maritime environment.

Indian PM Narendra Modi congratulates newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, says he is looking forward to working with him

Jul 07, 2024, at 05:24 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday wished newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and said he is looking forward to work with him.

PM Modi congratulates new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, says 'committed to deepening ties'

Jul 06, 2024, at 09:02 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to his newly elected UK counterpart Keir Starmer and congratulated him for his massive victory.

Quad officials discuss progress made since May 2023 meeting

Jul 05, 2024, at 11:27 pm

Senior Officials from the Ministry of External Affairs of India, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Australia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Department of State of the United States of America met by video conference on Thursday to review the progress made by various Quad Working Groups in achieving the commitments made at the May 2023 Quad Leaders’ Summit.

India, UK officials discuss data protection, cyber threat during sixth Cyber Dialogue

Jul 05, 2024, at 10:42 pm

Issues like data protection and cyber threat assessment were discussed between officials during the sixth Cyber Dialogue between India and the United Kingdom in New Delhi on July 3, officials said.

S Jaishankar meets Russian FM Sergey Lavrov, voices concern over Indian nationals involved in war zone

Jul 04, 2024, at 12:36 am

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Astana when he voiced concerns over Indian nationals involved in the war zone in Ukraine and pressed for their safe and expeditious return.

India-Mongolia Joint military exercise Nomadic Elephant begins in Meghalaya

Jul 03, 2024, at 10:57 pm

The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant commenced on Wednesday, at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya).

Maitree: Indian Army contingent departs for 13th edition of India-Thailand joint military exercise

Jul 03, 2024, at 03:40 pm

The Indian Army contingent departed recently for the 13th edition of India- Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE.

American Delusions and Politics of Religious Freedom

Jul 03, 2024, at 05:58 am

The US state department criticised India’s record in its State Department’s report on International Religious Freedom for 2023 and alleged the government had failed to protect members of religious minorities from violence or investigate hate crimes.

India, Belarus top officials discuss student welfare, tourism during Consular Dialogue in Minsk

Jul 02, 2024, at 10:41 pm

Top Indian and Belarus officials met in Minsk for the Consular Dialogue on June 28 when they discussed issues ranging from the welfare of Indian students in Belarus to enhancing tourism between the two countries.

Amit Shah says three new criminal laws are justice-oriented

Jul 02, 2024, at 02:37 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the 3 new criminal laws that came into effect across the country from Monday as justice-oriented rather than punishment, and victim-centric.

As 3 new criminal laws come into effect today, know about their key features

Jul 02, 2024, at 07:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India has completely overhauled its criminal justice system with the introduction of three new criminal laws that came into effect on Monday. 

S Jaishankar discusses bilateral relationship during his meeting with Qatar PM

Jul 01, 2024, at 11:39 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Qatar on Sunday when he met Prime Minister  Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and reviewed the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

India,Pakistan exchange list of prisoners

Jul 01, 2024, at 08:58 pm

India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other’s custody.