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India calls out 'status quoists' opposing expansion of UNSC permanent seats

The Indian envoy referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks at the Summit for the Future in September last year when he has said that reforms is the key to relevance

TCS accused of visa violations by former staffers, company rejects claims

TCS has firmly rejected the accusations, saying, 'we strongly refute these inaccurate allegations by former employees, which have previously been dismissed by multiple courts'

US invokes Hague Service Convention in Adani bribery probe: What is it?

The US SEC has invoked the Hague Service Convention to serve legal documents to Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani. Here's you need to know about the convention

Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 foreign ministers' meeting

The minister is expected to hold a few bilateral meetings on the margins of the meet

Efforts to serve complaint on Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani ongoing: US SEC

SEC said that its complaint dated November 20 last year alleges that Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani violated the antifraud provisions

India has been victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan: UN envoy

He also emphasised the democratic choice made by the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the legislative Assembly elections

Confident of Indian economy thriving in coming decades: Qatar's Amir

Highlighting the importance of renewable energy cooperation, the Amir underscored its role in shaping future strategies between the two nations

President Murmu greets Qatar's Amir, recalls deep ties between two nations

To honour the Amir, President Murmu also hosted a banquet, attended by key dignitaries including the Vice President, Prime Minister, and a high-level delegation from Qatar

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar condemn terrorism, agree to cooperate in fighting it

In a joint statement issued hours after the two leaders held talks here, India and Qatar emphasised the 'importance of dialogue, diplomacy for a peaceful resolution of international disputes'

Hasina's extradition is Bangladesh interim govt's top priority: Spokesman

He said it was up to the people and political parties of Bangladesh to decide if her fascist Awami League would be able to carry on politics

They have lot more money: Trump on $21 mn fund for India's 'voter turnout'

Trump made these remarks after Elon Musk-led DOGE's (Department of Government Efficiency) disclosed that USAID contributed $21 million to Election Commission for boosting voter turnout

Deposed Bangladesh PM Hasina blames Yunus for lawlessness in country

During the conversations, which appeared on social media on Tuesday, Hasina is seen consoling the mourning family members saying she was expecting to return home and avenge the killings

Navy's Rs 60,000 cr Rafale-M jet deal to help upgrade IAF's capabilities

The Indian Navy is acquiring 26 Rafale Marine aircraft to enhance the capabilities of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya

'Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal'

Negotiations for the second phase of the deal were supposed to be under way before the first phase ends on March 2, but Qatar said the talks have not officially started yet.

Former UK premier Rishi Sunak meets PM Modi, FM Sitharaman in Delhi

Both leaders discussed potential new avenues to strengthen market-based financial ties and drive economic growth

India, Qatar upgrade ties, aim to double bilateral trade to $28 bn in 5 yrs

Bilateral talks held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Al-Thani on Tuesday focused on trade, investment, and energy, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said

US becomes India's 5th largest crude oil supplier in Jan as imports surge

Widened sanctions on Moscow by Western countries including the United States have roiled global oil trade and forced buyers of discounted Russian crude to find new ways to maintain their purchases

India, Qatar aim to double bilateral trade to $28 billion in five years

The announcement came after talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar decide to elevate ties to 'strategic partnership'

They also exchanged views on "regional and global issues" of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said

Qatari Amir's visit comes even as India's natural gas usage falls

Besides, the US has also offered to sell India natural gas, a move that would certainly cut into current supplies from the West Asian nation