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US temporarily suspends foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation

This move has instantly stopped a number of important United States Agency For International Development (USAID) projects in Pakistan, including the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)

Sri Lanka to renegotiate wind power purchase pact with Adani Green Energy

The previous government's decision to sign a 20-year power purchase agreement for the 484MW wind plants at 8.2 cents US was disputed as local bidders had offered lower unit prices

China claims first 'radar' enabling submarines to destroy high-flying jets

China's 'deep-sea radar' could potentially shift its submarines from being targets to becoming hunters in anti-submarine warfare

DeepSeek AI to fighter jets: How China is one-upping western dominance

With groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge military technology, the Asian giant is challenging long-standing Western dominance in innovation and defence

5 Indian fishermen injured in firing by Sri Lankan Navy, MEA summons envoy

The acting high commissioner of the island nation in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and a strong protest was lodged with the top diplomat

West Asia a region crucial to India's strategic interests: EAM Jaishankar

Addressing the inaugural session of Raisina Middle East here, Jaishankar said the Middle East region, which India calls West Asia, is crucial to India's strategic interests

DeepSeek: Has China won 'AI war' against the US or just the first battle?

Chinese tech leaders have lauded DeepSeek's disruptive potential, with one reportedly stating that China should have confidence in 'eventually winning the AI war with the US'

China flags handling differences, maintaining ties in talks with Misri

China emphasised that the two sides should proceed from the fundamental interests of China, India and adhere to the strategic height and long-term perspective of China-India relations

India-China talks: Resuming Yatra, flights, and what it means for ties

India and China have announced key agreements to improve ties, including resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this year, restoring direct flights, and facilitating visa access for journalists

Search operations underway at nearly two dozen places across Jammu

The relentless operations by the army in the vulnerable areas, especially in the dense forests in close synergy with police and central armed police forces

Indonesia's President Subianto concludes successful state visit to India

President Subianto emphasised the deep cultural and historical connections between India and Indonesia

Trump announces Modi's US visit, says India will address immigration issues

During a phone call, President Trump confirmed PM Modi's February visit to the US while discussing immigration issues and deepening bilateral ties

MoS Margherita meets Ambassadors of Thailand, Myanmar, Dominican Republic

Margherita held talks on further deepening the relations of India with these countries

In call with PM Modi, Trump calls for progress toward 'fair' trade ties: WH

The two leaders also discussed plans for Modi to visit the US, the White House said in a readout of the call on Monday

US 'evaluating next steps' in extradition of 26/11 convict Tahawwur Rana

A spokesperson from the State Department told ANI that the US has long supported India's efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case

India-UAE ties to deepen as world navigates complicated phase: Jaishankar

Jaishankar embarked on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to further enhance India's comprehensive strategic partnership

UK trade secy Jonathan Reynolds to visit India in Feb for FTA talks

Co-hosted with the High Commission of India in the UK, the annual event brought together leading figures from the world of politics, business, finance and technology within the India-UK corridor

India, Oman trade ministers discuss advancing FTA negotiations pact

In such agreements, two trading partners either significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on a maximum number of goods traded between them. They also ease norms to promote trade

In phone call, PM Modi, US Prez Trump resolve to work towards partnership

Modi and Trump exchanged views on global issues, including the situation in West Asia and Ukraine, and reiterated their commitment to work together for promoting global peace, prosperity and security

India, China agree to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025: MEA's secy

It said the two sides agreed to take appropriate measures to further promote and facilitate people-to-people exchanges, including media and think-tank interactions