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Implementing resolutions to end Ladakh conflict with India: China

India and China completed the disengagement process late last year after firming up a pact for withdrawal of troops from Depsang and Demchok

Ready to negotiate next phase of ceasefire in Gaza strip, says Hamas

It was the final such exchange the two sides agreed to as part of a truce that's set to end this weekend

European Commission Prez arrives in Delhi, says India is trusted friend

On her arrival, the President of the European Commission was accorded a warm and special welcome and was received by Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya S Patel

After firing on Army vehicle, anti-terrorist op continues in J&K's Rajouri

A fresh operation was also launched in Dayalachak near the International Border in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district after intercepting a suspicious frequency wireless set

Probe begins into Rs 77 cr 'fraud' at tri-services club on Navy's complaint

Financial discrepancies at the 97-year-old tri-services establishment came to light during a routine audit a few months ago, a Defence PRO said

India slams Pakistan at UN, calls it 'failed state' that spreads 'lies'

Delivering India's powerful response, Tyagi said it is unfortunate that this Council's time continues to be wasted by a failed state, which thrives on instability and survives on international handout

EAM Jaishankar meets UN USG, reviews India's contribution to peacekeeping

The two leaders spoke about India's longstanding commitment to UN Peacekeeping and multilateralism

Aerospace revenue to double in five years: Godrej's Maneck Behramkamdin

Godrej Enterprises Group's aerospace division has evolved from making ISRO rocket components to becoming a key player in India's push for self-reliance in military aircraft engines

Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, says IAEA

The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of Feb. 8, Iran has 274.8 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60%. That's an increase of 92.5 kilograms since last report

DRDO successfully test fires first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile

The DRDO and the Navy carried out successful flight-trials of first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship missile (NASM-SR) from Integrated Test Range (ITR)

India hosts first 'Global South' meet on women in UN peacekeeping

Deployed women comprise 0.8 per cent of India's troops for UN peacekeeping, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institution

Australia to invest $16 mn in joint trade and investment fund with India

Australia boosts India trade ties with $16 million investment, aiming for growth in clean energy, education, agribusiness, and tourism while fostering deeper economic links

Two Iranian warships on goodwill and training visit to Mumbai: Indian Navy

The flotilla, carrying nearly 220 officer cadets, is on a training mission in the Indian Ocean. The ships were accorded a warm welcome by the Indian Navy with band in attendance

Govt's Africa approach based on mutual benefits, not extractive: Jaishankar

The external affairs minister was delivering a lecture at the Japan-India-Africa Business Forum

EU pushes for tariff cuts on whiskey, wine, cars in India trade talks

The EU seeks lower tariffs as India's biggest FTA nears finalisation after nine rounds of talks, with the next set for March 10-14, boosting access for textiles, leather, and marine exports

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese military aircraft, 14 vessels around territory

Of the 11 aircraft, nine crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's ADIZ

India will always advocate 'zero tolerance' for terrorism: Jaishankar

In address at 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, he asserted that India will always advocate "zero tolerance" for terrorism and call out any effort to normalise it

Imran Khan orders PTI members holding govt jobs to relinquish party posts

Earlier last month, the PTI founder had removed KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as the party's provincial president and appointed Junaid Akbar as the new head

US sanctions four Indian firms: What are the charges, and what happens now?

US sanctions four Indian firms for allegedly transporting Iranian oil, citing a covert network fueling Tehran's destabilising activities

India-Sri Lanka petro pipeline depends on economics, not politics: CPC head

Deliberation on the possible trilateral cooperation between India, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates was held during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to India last year