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New US Secy of State Rubio is meeting with members of Quad; what's it for?

The Quad was established in 2007 to bring together countries that had worked together in response to the devastating 2004 earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean

Indian refiners seek crude after US sanctions disrupt Russia oil supply

The tenders come more than a week after Washington announced sweeping sanctions targeting Russian producers and tankers

14 Naxals killed at Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, big blow to Naxalism: Shah

According to the police, a member of the Naxal group, who had a bounty of 1 crore rupees on his head, was also killed

India, Belgium discuss ways to enhance trade in pharma, agri products

The issues were discussed during the meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Bernard Quintin

Rubio is now Trump's secretary of state: His views on India, China, Pak

Marco Rubio has been confirmed as the US secretary of state, pledging a robust foreign policy to counter China's influence and strengthen alliances with India while taking a tough stance on Pakistan

Donald Trump's inauguration: What a front-row seat for Jaishankar means

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Special Envoy

Great honour to represent India at Trump inauguration ceremony: Jaishankar

After taking the oath, Trump declared that the golden age of America had begun and today marks the 'Liberation Day' for the country

Young Indian leaders dominate WEF 2025, Andhra, Telangana lead delegations

In 1999, World Link, a magazine published by the WEF, included Naidu, then chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, in its global "dream cabinet"

British Sikh groups disrupt Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' screenings in UK

The Sikh Press Association (PA) group stated on social media that the film is seen as anti-Sikh and the protests have resulted in cancelled screenings in Birmingham and Wolverhampton

Indian Armed Forces conclude exercise 'Devil Strike' successfully

This collaborative endeavour between Army's elite airborne troops and the Indian Air Force showcased seamless integration, operational excellence, and readiness to operate in challenging environments

One Army soldier killed in encounter with terrorists in J&K's Sopore

The soldier was injured in the exchange of fire with terrorists in a hideout at Zaloora Gujjarpati in Sopore police district and died as he was being evacuated from the scene of the gunbattle

Creating integrated theatre commands a key priority: CDS Gen Chauhan

Gen Chauhan also said that making a joint planning and operation room to help enable the three services to conduct integrated operations will be another focus area for the military

US, India may see stronger ties during Trump's 2nd term: FIIDS founder

We would see a much more mature ongoing policy alignment in the area of South Asia and also the Indo-Pacific, he said

India-US ties need shared values, not only be transactional: Richard Verma

Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, said he is not worried about the differences between the US and India as they make the relationship more dynamic

RPF held 916 people in 4 yrs to prevent illegal migration: Railway ministry

According to the ministry, in the months of June and July last year, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended 88 Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants

Palestinian envoy urges world leaders to ensure ceasefire details fulfilled

We believe that for our cause as Palestinians and for the people of Gaza, India has a significant role in humanitarian and political efforts, Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer said

3 Israeli hostages with Israel army in Gaza as ceasefire passes 1st hurdle

The three hostages are Romi Gonen, 24, kidnapped from the Nova music festival, and Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza

Want to thank India for supporting our right to self-defence: Israeli envoy

The ceasefire and hostage-release deal between the two sides followed 15 months of conflict that was triggered by a shocking attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023

Joe Biden says guns in Gaza have gone silent under ceasefire deal

Speaking of the hostages that were being released under the ceasefire, Biden said he had just received a call saying the three were being released

India-US relationship truly an enduring story of love for ages: Garcetti

"What was seen as unthinkable generation ago will seem as indispensable generation from now, thanks to work of these leaders and people of our nations," he said in post on 'X' after meeting Modi