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India is both a developed & developing country: Former German ambassador

Whether it's in Starbucks or buying cucumbers in countryside, people use QR codes. This level of digital integration is something West can learn from, says Walter J Lindner, former German ambassador

Up to 487 presumed citizens with removal order with US authorities: Govt

The foreign secretary's remarks at a special briefing ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the US came amid an uproar over the recent deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants

PM Modi to meet President Trump on two-day working visit to US from Feb 12

Addressing a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Modi's visit will give further impetus and direction to India-US bilateral relationship

Indian Consulate in Seattle faces protest over alleged visa denial

The Consulate said it was compelled to call in relevant local authorities to deal with the situation. Further action is being initiated against the trespassers

Number of Indian prisoners in foreign jails at present is 10,152: Govt

The government was asked whether it has come to its notice that a large number of Indians, especially people from Kerala, are boarded in jails in Qatar after the FIFA World Cup

Indian consulate again denies visa to US's Kshama Sawant - Know who she is?

A long-time advocate for workers' rights and social justice, Sawant has been an outspoken critic of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration

Here's how much the US spent to send illegal Indian immigrants back home

A US Air Force cargo plane landed in Amritsar on Wednesday with 104 Indian nationals deported for illegal entry, marking the first known use of military aircraft for such deportations

Over 15,700 illegal Indian immigrants deported by US since 2009: Jaishankar

A US military aircraft with 104 illegal Indian immigrants arrived in Amritsar on Wednesday, marking the first batch deported under Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration

Staff Talks: India, Israel hold 13th round, focus on improving defence ties

In 2024, the two countries held the 17th India-Israel Foreign Office Consultations, reflecting the strength of the India-Israel Strategic Partnership

Bangladesh's interim govt shows concern over 'attempts of vandalism, arson'

Chief Adviser's press wing issued the statement saying, the interim government observes with deep concern that people are trying to vandalize and set on fire different institutions and establishments

Despite Kanishka bombing lessons, Canada gave space to extremists: Govt

The AI-182 Kanishka bombing was planned and executed in Canada. The attack claimed the lives of 329 innocent people (largely of India-origin), including 24 Indian nationals, the minister said

India condemns vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhaka

The protesters, reportedly demanding a ban on the Awami League, stormed the premises after breaking open the gate, causing widespread destruction

Centre takes note of China's announcement of mega dam project: MoS

The ministry was asked whether China's decision to construct a hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra river, which flows into India and Bangladesh, has raised concerns about its potential impact on million

IMEC, Mediterranean connect to be key focus in India-Greece ties: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held bilateral talks with his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis in New Delhi and emphasised on increasing trade, investment and connectivity

Rajnath, US' Hegseth agree to work on 10-yr framework to boost defence ties

Singh said Hegseth reviewed various aspects of the bilateral defence ties in a phone conversation that came less than a week before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned trip to Washington

Working to ensure deportees not mistreated, says EAM S Jaishankar

Opposition protests treatment meted out to Indians by US authorities

US set to unveil Trump plan to end three-year Russia-Ukraine conflict

The blueprint would be set out for allies by Trump's special representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, the people said on condition of anonymity

Hamas member attends 'anti-India' POK meet with Jaish, Lashkar terrorists

Hamas' spokesperson and representative in Iran, Khalid al-Qadoumi, met hardline Islamist leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the latter's home in Pakistan, reportedly for a narrative-building exercise

MoD signs Rs 10k cr deals to boost Army's PINAKA with new rockets, upgrades

Advanced munitions and software upgrades procured under these deals will enhance the capabilities of the Indian Army's indigenously developed PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System

No water from Sutlej, Beas rivers flows to Pak except during monsoon: Govt

Under the treaty, India has control over the Sutlej, Beas and the Ravi rivers while Pakistan manages the waters of the Indus, Jhelum and the Chenab