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India, Myanmar firm up ties with China on mind, expand bilateral agenda

Modi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing discussed trade, security, connectivity and critical minerals as New Delhi stressed continued engagement over isolation

A run for their states' money: Siddaramaiah rewrites Karnataka records

With 17 state Budgets to his name, Siddaramaiah joins an elite group of Indian politicians known for shaping state finances over decades

The laborious road ahead for D K Shivakumar on jobs, growth and welfare

From delivering welfare promises to scripting a Congress comeback in 2028, the new CM will have his hands full. Archis Mohan writes

Focus on borders: The changing narrative on demographic challenges

The Centre's narrative on demographic challenges has evolved to flagging illegal migration in border states from citing population explosion in a community, writes Archis Mohan

Will explore more trade opportunities with India: Australian PM Albanese

Energy cooperation, including uranium supplies and strategic reserves, is expected to dominate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to Australia

Siddaramaiah quits as Karnataka CM, clears path for D K Shivakumar

Congress replaced Siddaramaiah with D K Shivakumar as Karnataka chief minister ahead of the 2028 Assembly polls and 2029 Lok Sabha elections

BJP organisational rejig could pave way for Union Cabinet reshuffle

The BJP has appointed Union Minister Harsh Malhotra as its Delhi unit chief, fuelling speculation about a possible reshuffle in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Council of Ministers

Govt raps industrial users buying cheaper retail fuel amid crisis

The Centre has flagged rising diversion of discounted retail fuel by industrial users even as public-sector oil firms absorb heavy losses to shield consumers

Quad launches $20 bn critical minerals initiative to cut China dependence

The Quad foreign ministers launched initiatives on critical minerals, energy security and maritime surveillance amid concerns over the grouping's future under Donald Trump

Quad ministers announce maritime, energy and minerals cooperation

Quad foreign ministers announced new initiatives on maritime security, critical minerals, energy resilience and undersea cable connectivity at their meeting in New Delhi

India-US trade deal may be sealed in weeks, not months: Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the India-US trade deal could be finalised within weeks and reaffirmed President Donald Trump's support for India

Quad meet on Tuesday: West Asia crisis, energy security in focus

Quad foreign ministers will discuss maritime security, critical minerals and global conflicts amid rising concerns over energy flows and Indo-Pacific stability

Congress' delicate balancing act in managing Kerala's power equations

The Congress' central leadership announced Satheesan's name as Kerala's 13th CM on May 14

India-US ties have not lost momentum: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

On maiden India visit, US Secretary of State discusses energy, trade and immigration with foreign minister

India, Cyprus unveil five-year defence roadmap, elevate strategic ties

India and Cyprus elevate ties to a strategic partnership and unveil a five-year defence cooperation roadmap to deepen trade and investment ties

Quad foreign ministers to discuss West Asia crisis at Delhi meeting

Quad foreign ministers to discuss the West Asia crisis, Strait of Hormuz disruption and regional security during their meeting in New Delhi next week

PM Modi's five-nation tour will result in $40 bn investments in India: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation foreign tour has secured fresh investment commitments worth nearly $40 billion across key sectors, the MEA said

Rubio says Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez to visit India

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India amid rising Indian purchases of Venezuelan crude oil

India-Africa Summit postponed as Ebola outbreak raises health concerns

India and the African Union defer the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit amid Ebola concerns, while India issues health advisories for travellers from affected nations

India and Italy to increase bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029

The two countries elevated ties to a special strategic partnership and signed agreements spanning defence, critical minerals, mobility and trade cooperation