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Aiming to boost economic ties with US, engaging with Trump admin: Goyal
Bilateral trade between India and the United States, India's largest trading partner, exceeded $118 billion in 2023/24, with India registering a trade surplus of $32 billion
Pakistan FM to visit Bangladesh; Muhammad Yunus to reciprocate visit
Pakistan's Ishaq Dar will visit Bangladesh next month, the first such trip by a Pakistani foreign minister since 2012, signalling warming ties between Dhaka and Islamabad after Sheikh Hasina's ouster
 "Pakistan FM to visit Bangladesh; Muhammad Yunus to reciprocate visit")
Iskcon Kolkata to hold daily prayers till normalcy returns in Bangladesh
The Chittagong court had on Thursday denied bail to Das, a former Iskcon leader, in a sedition case
 "Iskcon Kolkata to hold daily prayers till normalcy returns in Bangladesh")
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to arrive in India on Jan 4
At present, the French CSG is deployed in the Indian Ocean where it is conducting joint training sessions
 "French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to arrive in India on Jan 4")
Why India and China should admit that their economies are intertwined
A lot has changed. Both nations are more than a little concerned about how they will revive slowing growth
 "Why India and China should admit that their economies are intertwined")
India, Bangladesh announce reciprocal repatriation of fishermen in custody
Shortly after Bangladesh said it will hand over 95 Indian fishermen to Indian authorities on January 5, India said it will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on the same day
 "India, Bangladesh announce reciprocal repatriation of fishermen in custody")
Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel begins 3-day visit to India
Khaleel's trip to India comes nearly three months after Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu visited India
 "Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel begins 3-day visit to India")
Border areas, remote villages in Ladakh digitally connected: Army
In a post on X on Thursday, the Indian Army also shared a video of this journey and glimpses of the change it has brought to the lives of local people in the region
 "Border areas, remote villages in Ladakh digitally connected: Army")
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to visit India early next week
Sullivan's trip will be the last high-profile visit to New Delhi from the outgoing Biden administration
 "US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to visit India early next week")
We strongly condemn cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack in New Orleans, which has killed 15 people, and expressed condolences to the families of victims.
 "We strongly condemn cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans: PM Modi")
RFI issued for manufacturing 23-mm anti-drone ammunition to boost defence
This ammunition is intended to be used with the existing "Zu 23mm and Schilka Weapon System" for the destruction of drones
 "RFI issued for manufacturing 23-mm anti-drone ammunition to boost defence")
Mamata accuses BSF of infiltration plot; border guards reject claim
Speaking at an administrative review meeting at the state secretariat, Banerjee alleged that the BSF was allowing infiltrators to enter through areas like Islampur, Sitai, and Chopra
 "Mamata accuses BSF of infiltration plot; border guards reject claim")
B'desh continues to erase role of Hasina's father Mujib, now from textbooks
New Bangladeshi textbooks for primary and secondary students have reportedly removed the title 'Father of the Nation' for Mujibur Rahman
 "B'desh continues to erase role of Hasina's father Mujib, now from textbooks")
Govt announces $500,000 relief assistance to earthquake-hit Vanuatu
India on Thursday announced an assistance of USD 500,000 to the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu to help it deal with destruction caused by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake last month.
 "Govt announces $500,000 relief assistance to earthquake-hit Vanuatu")
Govt approves Rs 29 cr grant to develop Sri Lanka's north boatyard
An MoU was signed and exchanged by High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and the then High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne on December 16
 "Govt approves Rs 29 cr grant to develop Sri Lanka's north boatyard")
Man crosses over illegally into Pak to marry Facebook friend, lands in jail
Badal Babu from the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh was arrested last week in the Mandi Bahauddin district of Pakistan's Punjab province (some 240 kms from Lahore) for illegal border crossing
 "Man crosses over illegally into Pak to marry Facebook friend, lands in jail")
'Foreign policy positioned Bharat as Vishwabandhu,' EAM looks back at 2024
Jaishankar hoped that the new year be a steadfast commitment to 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', or the world is one family
 "'Foreign policy positioned Bharat as Vishwabandhu,' EAM looks back at 2024")
Internet shutdowns face legal uncertainty, says Pak telecom authority
When questioned about restrictions on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), the PTA chairman clarified that he had not authorised their shutdown
 "Internet shutdowns face legal uncertainty, says Pak telecom authority")
Racket facilitating entry of Bangladeshi nationals busted in Delhi, 4 held
The immigration racket involved handlers in Bangladesh and India who handled transportation and others in India who helped forge fake documents for their stay in India
 "Racket facilitating entry of Bangladeshi nationals busted in Delhi, 4 held")
After H-1B visa, Trump's Maga supporters oppose OPT programme: All we know
Supporters of Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' campaign are now lashing out at the Optional Practical Training program, often considered a precursor to H-1B visas
 "After H-1B visa, Trump's Maga supporters oppose OPT programme: All we know")