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In close touch with Male: India on Maldives' looming economic crisis

The economy of the Maldives is reeling under increasing pressure, largely because of debt distress

India, US working on PM Modi's early visit, dates being finalised: MEA

The two leaders emphasised their commitment to advance the US-India strategic partnership and the Indo-Pacific Quad partnership. They also discussed plans for PM Modi's visit to the White House

India-Bangladesh DG-level border talks from Feb 17-20 in Delhi: MEA

Meanwhile, India has also expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a significant Indian community resides

Weeks after chopper crash kills 3, top official urges ALH design review

Two pilots and an aircrew diver of an ALH of the Coast Guard were killed when the chopper crashed and caught fire at Gujarat's Porbandar airport on January 5

Hamas frees 8 more hostages; Israel begins prisoners releasing after delay

Israel says it is still committed to destroying Hamas, even after the militant group reasserted its rule over Gaza within hours of the truce

Moscow City in talks with India for 'group-free visa regime' travel

In the first nine months of 2024, January-September, Moscow received 19.7 million guests including 61,000 Indians, Moscow City Tourism Committee Chairman Evgeny Kozlov said

Canadian report finds 'no definitive link' between Nijjar killing and India

In September 2023, Trudeau said Canada had credible evidence that agents of the Indian government were involved in the murder of Nijjar

CCS clears Rs 10,000 cr Pinaka rocket deal; Solar, MIL to manufacture

The DRDO is already in the advanced stages of making a 120 km strike version of the Pinaka rockets and is expected to carry out its first test in the next financial year

Seattle consulate hosts forum to highlight India investment opportunities

A day earlier, the Indian Consulate in Seattle had hosted a special reception at the Bell Harbour Conference Centre to commemorate India's 76th Republic Day on Sunday

Will seek to scrap 'uneven agreements' with India: Bangladesh home adviser

He said the Bangladeshi side would seek to cancel some uneven agreements related to border management alongside and discuss other related issues

Aero India 2025: Russian stealth jet Su-57 confirmed, US F-35 uncertain

Russia's Su-57 fighter will be showcased in India for the first time at Aero India's 15th edition, coinciding with India's development of its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft

Leaked UK report flags Hindu nationalism, Khalistani extremism as 'threats'

A leaked UK Home document report lists Hindu nationalism and Khalistani extremism as among nine identified threats, citing concerns over violence, radicalisation, and rising nationalist sentiments

9 Indians killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia; MEA condoles deaths

The Indian consulate in Jeddah has assured full support to the victims' families and is coordinating with local authorities

UK report highlights pro-Khalistan, Hindu nationalist extremism as threats

UK Home Office Security Minister Dan Jarvis told the UK's House on Tuesday that it was not entirely clear which version of the report was leaked, stressed that its claims did not represent gov policy

China expanding military infra along LAC despite Oct pact, diplomatic talks

The expansion of Chinese infrastructure, including new roads, bridges, helipads, and gun positions, reportedly follows a similar pattern across all three sectors of the LAC

MEA rejects Canada's 'interference' claim, accuses Trudeau govt of meddling

The Ministry of External Affairs has outrightly rejected these claims, countering that Canada has been persistently interfering in India's internal affairs

Canada inquiry finds no 'traitors' in Parl, warns against disinformation

Distinguishing what is false is becoming increasingly difficult and the consequences are extraordinarily harmful

MEA rejects Canadian Commission's insinuations on interference in elections

It is in fact Canada which has been consistently interfering in India's internal affairs said MEA

US President Trump calls for 'fair' trade ties with 'tariff maker' India

Says Modi likely to travel to US in February

US allies across regions suffer as Trump brings all foreign aid to a halt

The Trump administration says it ordered the foreign aid pause to give it time to decide which of the thousands of humanitarian, development and security programs will keep getting money from the US