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Images of 3 hostages to be released from Gaza broadcast during handover

There is a huge crowd, with many people holding up phones and filming. There is a large number of armed men with green Hamas headbands nearby, apparently to secure the vehicles

India to work with EU on developing modern tech, says Piyush Goyal

These issues were discussed during a meeting between Goyal and Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security on January 18-19 in Brussels

Palestinians trek across rubble to return home as Gaza ceasefire takes hold

Majida Abu Jarad made quick work of packing the contents of her family's tent in the sprawling tent city of Muwasi, just north of the strip's southern border with Egypt

Gaza ceasefire begins after delay as Hamas names hostages to be released

Israel had vowed to keep fighting until it received the names, as the long and uncertain process aimed at ending the war got off to a bumpy start

PM Modi, Biden raised US-India partnership to new heights: Eric Garcetti

Garcetti and his family on Sunday met PM Modi and said that the two leaders have achieved record-breaking milestones

Taiwan detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels around its territory

In recent weeks, China has been visibly boosting its ability to invade Taiwanese beaches with innovative new naval equipment

India has to prepare for 'expressions' of China's growing capabilities: EAM

Jaishankar said "misreadings" by past policy-makers, whether driven by "idealism or absence of realpolitik", has helped neither cooperation nor competition with China

India-Singapore working on semiconductor ecosystem: Prez Shanmugaratnam

Shanmugaratnam said both countries are also working very hard on skilling, which is a major factor to secure the future for India

Pakistani, Chinese companies ink $250 million MoUs to boost medical sector

The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed at the China-Pakistan B2B conference in the medical equipment and surgical instrument sector in Beijing on Friday

Farmers clash on India-Bangladesh border; situation under control, says BSF

The brief clash occurred around 11:45 am near Sukdevpur Border outpost area, when Indian farmers working near the international border accused Bangladeshi farmers of stealing crops

US, Indian leaders to work towards easier nuclear liability laws: Garcetti

Ambassador Eric Garcetti said leaders from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, as well as opposition parties were interested in looking for a "way forward" on the matter

Cancer of terrorism now consuming Pak's own body politic: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that India's challenge has been to rebuild a neighbourhood in the aftermath of the partition. It is now doing so through a generous and non-reciprocal approach

Must fix lack of jobs, unsettled borders for Viksit Bharat: Army vice chief

Lt Gen Subramani said economic security is also vital, and India can never progress if national and economic security are not in unison

India, US sign agreement for cooperation in cybercrime investigations

The signing of the pact comes days before the Biden administration hands over charge to the Trump administration

Escaped death by just 20-25 min: Hasina's party shares emotional voice note

Ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina breaks down as she recounts fleeing Dhaka with her sister, Rehana, amid protests

India's High Commission in London hosts film screening, celebrates cinema

The screening, attended by over 250 guests, including members of the Indian diaspora and a diverse international audience, highlighted India's growing prominence in Indian cinema

Musk hosts Indian bizmen, says 'open to lowering India-US trade barriers'

Oyo, Flipkart and Aditya Birla Group leaders among entrepreneurs who met with Elon Musk and toured his SpaceX base

India-US reaffirm commitment to secure digital connectivity, focus on AI

Discussions held in New Delhi highlighted areas of collaboration, including advancements in 5G and 6G networks, artificial intelligence, cross-border data flows, and promotion of Open RAN

Odisha, Singapore sign MoU to establish FinTech hub in Bhubaneswar

Commenting on the MoU, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said, Odisha aims to leverage GFTN's global expertise and resources to drive innovation and create tailored Fintech solutions in the state

Trump administration to convene Quad foreign ministers meeting on Jan 21

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya would be representing their respective countries at presidential inauguration