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India condemns attack on German Christmas market; Indians among injured

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian mission in Germany is in contact with the Indians injured in the attack and is rendering all possible assistance

India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices: Jaishankar

In a video message for a function in Mumbai, he said when India is etched more deeply in global consciousness, its repercussions are truly profound

PM Modi reiterates India's support for 2-state solution on Palestine issue

PM Modi reiterated India's support for a negotiated two-state solution towards the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine within secure and recognised borders

Imran Khan's wife granted interim bail in cases related to Nov 26 protest

Among the cases is a murder case filed against Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, his wife and senior party leaders in connection with the deaths of paramilitary soldiers

B'desh commission finds India's 'involvement in enforced disappearances'

The commission said it found intelligence information about the practice of captive exchanges between the two countries and the possible subsequent fate of detainees

Indian manpower, skills, tech will help build 'New Kuwait': PM Modi

Modi, who is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was addressing a gathering of the Indian community here

PM Modi begins Kuwait trip with visit to labour camp, to meet Emir

Modi is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His visit to Kuwait is the first for any Indian Prime Minister to this Gulf nation in 43 years

As Fitch upgrades ratings, Sri Lanka claims it has ended debt default

Fitch upgraded Sri Lanka's long term credit default rating to CCC+ from CCC- on Friday as it said that the risk of another default on local currency debt has been reduced

Russia reaffirms support to India's bid for permanent membership of UNSC

Ways to deepen cooperation in tackling threats of terrorism were discussed at a meeting of the India-Russia joint working group (JWG) on counter-terrorism cooperation

Insurgency over, time for change in approach of police in NE: Shah

Shah, addressing the 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) here, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought peace in the region by inking 20 peace accords in 10 years

MoD signs Rs 7,629-cr deal with L&T for 100 more K9 Vajra artillery guns

Procurement of the latest batch of K9 Vajra-T guns will 'catalyse artillery modernisation' and 'enhance the Indian Army's overall operational readiness', says MoD

French magazine exposes Pak's links to extremist network Jaish-e-Mohammed

The report highlights the resurgence of the Jaish e Mohammed (JeM), particularly in Bahawalpur area of Punjab province

Arrested members of banned outfit planned 'Chicken's Neck' attack: Police

They wanted to create large-scale instability in the corridor by carrying out synchronised attacks and fomenting instability

Ex-ally Jagmeet Singh moves no-confidence motion: What's next for Trudeau?

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has announced a no-confidence motion against Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, jeopardising his minority government

Trudeau government faces collapse as NDP plans no-confidence motion

Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party, said in a public letter that he will put forward a motion of non-confidence in the government at the next parliamentary sitting

Modi's Kuwait trip first by an Indian PM in 43 yrs; focus on trade, defence

PM Modi will embark on a historic Kuwait visit, marking the first by an Indian PM in 43 years, aiming to boost ties in trade, energy, investment, and cultural exchanges

Security forces in Manipur arrest 2 people, recover arms and ammunition

Violence has gripped the entire state since May now, and the central government had to deploy paramilitary forces to bring the situation under control

Shah inaugurates residential complex for BSF personnel at Agartala Port

The inauguration was done virtually from Siliguri, as part of the 61st Foundation Day celebrations of the SSB

India closely monitors developments impacting security: MEA on Pak missiles

Asserting that Pakistan developing sophisticated missile technology would give it the capability to strike targets well beyond south Asia, including in the US, a top White House official said

It's time to launch new phase of self-reliance in defence production: Murmu

In the field of defence modernization, India is focusing on a holistic approach that includes upgrading its conventional forces and embracing cutting-edge technologies, including AI