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India monitoring West Asia developments, in touch with Iran for safe passage of ships: MEA

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India continues to follow developments in the West Asia region and remains in touch with countries of the region.   Addressing an inter-ministerial…

South Korea voices deep regret over Japan PM’s offering, lawmakers’ visit to war shrine

Seoul: South Korea expressed deep regret on Tuesday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to a war shrine seen as symbolising, if not whitewashing, Japan’s militaristic past.   Takaichi sent the…

SEBI slashes minimum investment in social impact funds to Rs 1,000

Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has drastically slashed the minimum investment requirement for individual investors in social impact funds to Rs 1,000 in order to lower the barrier for entry from…

India, South Korea will continue to contribute towards peaceful and inclusive Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India and South Korea share a common outlook for the Indo-Pacific and will continue to contribute towards a peaceful, progressive, and inclusive region, adding that…

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…

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