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Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee accuses PM Modi of misusing government machinery

Kolkata: Claiming that Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) downfall has started, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing government machinery for political campaigns. Addressing a election rally in…

Nepal govt’s move to control purchases from bordering Indian towns draws flak

Kathmandu: The Nepal government’s decision to levy customs duty on goods valued above NPR 100 brought from bordering Indian towns has drawn criticism from stakeholders in Nepal’s border areas, where nearby Indian markets have long…

India voices concern over Hormuz shipping attacks, takes neutral stance on UNSC resolution veto

United Nations: While expressing concern over the attacks on commercial shipping in the Hormuz Strait, India has taken a neutral stance on the veto by Russia and China of a Security Council resolution demanding that…

India, Austria to strengthen partnership in defence, semiconductors and quantum: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Austria will strengthen their partnership in defence, semiconductors, quantum, and biotechnology.   Addressing a joint press meet with visiting Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker,…

India opposes two-tier UNSC permanent membership, agrees with G4 proposal for 15-year deferral

United Nations: While opposing a discriminatory, two-tier permanent membership level in the Security Council, India has agreed to a G4 proposal that would defer veto powers for 15 years in a reformed body. “Expanding the…

In call with Trump, PM Modi stresses on keeping Strait of Hormuz ‘open and secure’

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a call from US President Donald Trump with both leaders discussing the current situation in West Asia as well as ways to further strengthen the bilateral…

EAM Jaishankar and Israeli counterpart discuss West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz

Tel Aviv/New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar on Tuesday, discussing West Asia situation and the Strait of Hormuz.   “Had a telecon this…

India rejects China’s attempt to rename places, reaffirms Arunachal Pradesh an ‘integral and inalienable part’

New Delhi: India on Sunday rejected China’s “mischievous attempts” to assign “fictitious names” to places which are part of the country, reiterating that territories, including Arunachal Pradesh, remain an “integral and inalienable part” of it.…

Sergio Gor meets FS Misri, says India, US ready to work together in trade, defence, energy

Florida: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Saturday said that Washington and New Delhi will closely work together across key sectors, including trade, defence and energy.   Taking to X following his meeting with…

India concerned over civilian casualties in Lebanon, calls for adherence to international law

New Delhi: India on Friday expressed its concern over the reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon, emphasising that the direction of recent events is very disturbing. While addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in…

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