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Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of United States | Kolkata court sentences convict Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment in RG Kar rape-murder case | Supreme Court stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case over remarks against Amit Shah and BJP | Invasion of our borders will come to a halt: Donald Trump promises crackdown on immigration ahead of inauguration | Kolkata court convicts civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy in RG Kar rape-murder case | Saif was stabbed repeatedly, he tried to protect Taimur and Jeh: Kareena Kapoor Khan records statement with police | Escaped death by 20-25 minutes: Sheikh Hasina alleges opposition wanted to kill her | Cabinet's decision on 8th Pay Commission will improve quality of life, give boost to consumption: PM Modi | 'It has been an incredibly challenging day': Kareena Kapoor Khan requests privacy after Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident | 'Distorting history': Mamata slams Mohan Bhagwat over his Ram Temple consecration 'marking true independence' remark

Indian, Italian officials discuss emerging domestic, regional and international terrorist threats

Jan 20, 2025, at 03:27 pm

The 5th meeting of the India-Italy Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime was held on January 16-17 January 2025 in Rome when the two sides discussed emerging domestic, regional and international terrorist threats.

Indian envoy reviews Kaladan Project operation in Myanmar

Jan 19, 2025, at 11:24 pm

Indian envoy to Myanmar Abhay Thakur recently reviewed the progress of the Kaladan Project at the Sittwe Port in Myanmar's Rakhine province, officials said.

India sends humanitarian assistance of medical supplies to Sao Tome and Principe

Jan 19, 2025, at 11:04 pm

India recently sent humanitarian assistance with medical supplies to central African nation of Sao Tome & Principe, a step that reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to the Global South.

India, USA sign MoU to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations 

Jan 19, 2025, at 09:51 pm

India and the US signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations in Washington DC on Saturday amid a rise in cyber attacks in recent times.

Trump likely to visit India within 100 days of starting second term: Report

Jan 19, 2025, at 06:08 pm

Washington DC: US President-elect Donald Trump is planning visits to India and China early in his second term, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

MEA says 12 Indian nationals died while fighting for Russia in the ongoing war against Ukraine

Jan 17, 2025, at 06:54 pm

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said twelve Indian nationals, who were fighting for Russia in the ongoing clash against Ukraine, have died.

India sends 1000 metric tonnes of sorghum to Lesotho as foodgrain assistance 

Jan 15, 2025, at 03:17 pm

The Indian government has sent 1000 metric tonnes of sorghum (jowar) to Lesotho as a foodgrain assistance to the people of the country.

S Jaishankar meets top Spanish leaders during his visit, discusses ways to strengthen ties

Jan 15, 2025, at 01:48 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is currently visiting Spain, met King Felipe VI in Madrid and said he valued his guidance for the further advancement of the relationship between the two nations.

Meta will have to apologise: Parliamentary Standing Committee to summon social media giant over Mark Zuckerberg's election claim

Jan 15, 2025, at 12:12 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has decided to summon Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg over his remark on the 2024 Indian general election.

India 'strongly takes' up matter with Moscow after Kerala man dies fighting for Russia

Jan 14, 2025, at 09:28 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A day after it came to the fore that a man from Kerala was killed while fighting in the Russian army during the country's war against Ukraine, the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said that it has strongly taken up the issue with Moscow.

New Delhi-Dhaka tension: India summons top Bangladeshi official amid border row

Jan 13, 2025, at 05:13 pm

India on Monday summoned the Bangladeshi Deputy High Commissioner Md. Nural Islam to discuss the border issues, media reports said.

Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to visit India this week: Reports

Jan 12, 2025, at 10:01 pm

Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is expected to India on January 15, media reports said.

Steve Jobs's widow Laurene Powell Jobs to embrace Kalpvas traditions at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Report

Jan 11, 2025, at 11:58 pm

Prayagraj (UP): Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is set to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, starting January 13, 2025.

Indian government sends Humanitarian Assistance to Hurricane Rafael-hit Cuba 

Jan 11, 2025, at 03:51 pm

The Indian government has sent Humanitarian Assistance to the people of Cuba after the country was ravaged by devastating Hurricane Rafael.

India stands at 85th position in world's most powerful passport list, Pakistan struggles at 103

Jan 10, 2025, at 09:32 am

Singapore and Japan topped the list of the Henley Passport Index 2025 unveiled recently while India stood at 85th position on the chart, falling by five positions. 

Pakistan, Bangladesh invited to 'undivided India' seminar, Islamabad confirms participation

Jan 10, 2025, at 01:17 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India has invited Pakistan and Bangladesh, among other neighbouring countries to participate in an 'undivided India' seminar that is being organised to commemorate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department, said reports.

Days after condemning Pak airstrikes, India in a first engages with Afghanistan's Taliban regime

Jan 09, 2025, at 12:34 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's foreign secretary Vikram Misry on Wednesday met Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi's first engagement with the Taliban regime since it invaded the South Asian country.

India extends ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's visa: Reports

Jan 08, 2025, at 04:51 pm

The Indian government has extended the visa of ousted former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, a day after the interim government of the South Asian nation cancelled her passport, media reports said.

India hands over High Impact Community Development Project to Nepal

Jan 08, 2025, at 03:06 pm

A school building built under the assistance of Indian government was handed over to Nepal on Tuesday.

Ajit Doval, Raja Dato discuss bilateral cooperation during India-Malaysia Security Dialogue

Jan 08, 2025, at 02:50 pm

Top Indian and Malaysian officials reviewed on-going bilateral cooperation in the security, defence and maritime fields during the first Security Dialogue held between the two nations.

Maldives Defence Minister Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon to meet Rajnath Singh tomorrow months after Indian troops left Male

Jan 07, 2025, at 05:10 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on Wednesday, months after New Delhi withdrew its military personnel from the island nation following a demand by President Muizzu.

Narendra Modi, Jake Sullivan assess advancement in India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in past four years

Jan 07, 2025, at 04:44 pm

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday when they positively assessed the significant advancement in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership over the last four years in multiple areas including Artificial Intelligence and technology.

H-1B visa renewal will get simpler in 2025, Indians to benefit most as home country travel won't be required

Jan 07, 2025, at 12:45 am

Washington DC/IBNS: Indians working on H1-B visas will soon be able to renew the same without the need for them to travel to their home country after the success of a pilot project by the US Department of State.

Old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbours: New Delhi slams Islamabad on airstrikes in Afghanistan

Jan 06, 2025, at 05:03 pm

India on Monday condemned the recent airstrikes conducted by Pakistan on civilians in Afghanistan which led to the death of 51 people including women and children.

S Jaishankar discusses issues aiming to deepen bilateral, regional and global cooperation between India, US during his meeting with Jake Sullivan

Jan 06, 2025, at 03:18 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met USA National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan when they discussed issues aiming to deepen bilateral, regional and global cooperation.

French Carrier Strike Group visits India to strengthen naval ties

Jan 05, 2025, at 10:34 pm

The French Carrier Strike Group, led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle and comprising other French naval ships, is visiting India from January 3 - 9 with port calls in Goa and Kochi.

India objects to China's 'new counties' announcement, says parts of these come under Ladakh

Jan 03, 2025, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has raised an objection and conveyed its protest via diplomatic channels to China after Beijing announced two counties, parts of which come under the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

'Have established water rights, will take necessary measures': India's strong response to China's plans on Brahmaputra River dam

Jan 03, 2025, at 10:55 pm

New Delhi: India has raised serious objections to China’s announcement about the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which becomes the Brahmaputra River as it enters India.

Will do whatever we can, says Iran on Indian-origin nurse Nimisha Priya facing death sentence in Yemen

Jan 03, 2025, at 04:46 pm

Iran said it will do whatever it can for the Indian-origin nurse Nimisha Priya who is facing a death sentence in Yemen.

India offers $500,000 in relief aid for earthquake-damaged Vanuatu

Jan 03, 2025, at 02:16 pm

India Thursday offered $ 500,000 (Rs 4.3 crore) aid to help earthquake-hit Vanuatu to reconstruct and rehabilitate days after a strong tremor left the country shattered.