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PM Modi-Macron meet to focus on defence, civil nuclear energy ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice, with defence, nuclear energy, technology and innovation partnerships high on the agenda

MEA summons US envoy again over attacks on ships carrying Indians

India lodged a strong protest with the US over attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers, while the UN and Iran condemned the incidents

Third vessel with Indian sailors attacked by US Navy, three killed

New Delhi has lodged a strong protest with Washington after three merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members came under attack in West Asia within four days

States seek central support for infra, chip projects at NITI Aayog meet

Chief ministers used the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting to seek support for infrastructure, semiconductor and development projects, while Andhra Pradesh flagged demographic sustainability

Swapan Dasgupta new Bengal finance minister, Tapas Roy gets industry

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari allocates key portfolios; retains home department while assigning education, health and agriculture ministries to senior BJP leaders

12 years of NDA in power: PM Narendra Modi says reforms to continue

Prime Minister says reforms are a matter of conviction, not compulsion, as NDA leaders felicitate him for becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister

Three Indians missing after missile hit on commercial tanker off Oman

MEA says attacks on commercial shipping are a direct consequence of the ongoing regional conflict and calls for de-escalation and safe navigation

Congress, TMC dismiss merger buzz amid West Bengal political churn

Meetings between Mamata Banerjee, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi spark speculation, but both parties deny any merger plans

NDA leaders to felicitate PM Modi as he surpasses Nehru's tenure record

Sri Lankan PM and others congratulate PM; Congress slams govt for "anti-poor" policies

PM Modi to visit France, Slovakia from June 13; G7 Summit high on agenda

The Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Summit and seek to deepen ties with France and Slovakia

Modi, Kuwaiti Amir discuss West Asia tensions; India thanks Oman for rescue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the call for de-escalation in West Asia, while India thanked Oman for rescuing 24 Indian crew members from a disabled tanker

Oil tanker with 24 Indians catches fire off Oman coast; all safe, says MEA

Missions issue advisory to Indians in Iran, Israel

NDA to mark 12 years in govt with month-long outreach on key achievements

PM Modi said 'Garib Kalyan' has been central to 12 years of NDA rule as BJP launches a month-long campaign highlighting key welfare and governance reforms

INDIA bloc meets today amid strains over Congress ties and poll setbacks

With 23 parties confirming attendance, the INDIA bloc will review poll results and Parliament strategy amid tensions with key allies DMK and CPI(M)

Footsteps of a reshuffle at Centre amid signs of a Cabinet overhaul

Recent BJP organisational moves and Rajya Sabha nominations have sparked speculation that Prime Minister Modi may soon undertake a Cabinet reshuffle

Jaishankar talks with Indonesian counterpart ahead of PM's Jakarta visit

Jaishankar and Sugiono discussed defence, maritime trade, investments, pharmaceuticals and food security ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta next month

India seeks a more 'vibrant' Colombo Security Conclave as China looms

Beijing has convened the China-Indian Ocean Forum since 2021. India is not a member of the forum

World in a flux but current era belongs to India: Birla at RSS event

At RSS headquarters in Nagpur, Kumar Mangalam Birla highlighted self-reliance, entrepreneurship and the role of industry in achieving the Viksit Bharat vision

India-Venezuela oil marketing companies to explore energy agreements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez discussed energy cooperation, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and trade expansion

Parliamentary panel flags weak private investment, FPI outflows

Parliamentary committee raises concerns over weak private investment, foreign capital outflows and global economic headwinds