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Sri Lankan prez Dissanayake meets FM Sitharaman to discuss economic ties

Earlier on Sunday, Dissanayake also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Amit Shah meets surrendered Naxals, says, 'I am the happiest person today'

He added that Modi approved 15,000 homes for surrendered Naxals under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana while the National Dairy Development Board would provide at least one cow or buffalo for such

Sri Lankan President begins 3-day India visit to boost bilateral ties

In a post on 'X', External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Disanayaka's visit will be an opportunity to further deepen India-Sri Lankan ties and add momentum to the people-centric p

Foreign policy changes are vital for India's growth: EAM S Jaishankar

The vision of 'Viksit Bharat' laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to build India as a developed nation by 2047 when it will complete 100 years as an independent nation

Govt committed to end Naxalism in Chhattisgarh by March 2026: Amit Shah

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy CMs Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma, state assembly speaker Raman Singh and Director General of Police Ashok Juneja were present on the occasion

Moldovan Foreign Minister Popsoi arrives in India for first official visit

MEA earlier in a press release said that the official schedule of Popsoi will begin on Sunday, December 15, with him arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3, at 05:15 am (IST)

India dispatches 60 tonnes of emergency medical assistance to Jamaica

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal shared the details of the humanitarian assistance on Saturday

India committed to free, inclusive Indo-Pacific: Army Chief Dwivedi

The Army Chief made the remarks while speaking virtually at a land forces summit that was held in Japan

Indian community in Singapore celebrates Gukesh's historic chess victory

The 18-year-old claimed the world title by beating China's Ding Liren in Singapore on Thursday. The two faced each other in a fourteen-game classical chess match

China keen to invest $1 billion in Pakistan to establish medical city

Pakistan has held strong bilateral relations with China which has supported it through many investments and development projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project

BRO steps up India-Myanmar border fencing work near Manipur's Moreh

The entire 1,643 km porous India-Myanmar border, known for the smuggling of arms, ammunition and narcotics, will be fenced at a cost of Rs 31,000 crore

India, Israel share same challenges on security, extremism: Israeli envoy

He articulated a shared understanding of suffering, drawing on the historical experiences of the Jewish community who have lived in India without fear or persecution

Future full of challenges, says Nepal Army Chief at IMA passing out parade

He called upon the gentlemen cadets passing out of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) to be ready for such challenges

Air Chief Marshal urges flight cadets to uphold ethos, honour of IAF

Addressing the cadets, Singh said their career is not only challenging but also honourable

Switzerland suspends MFN: What is the clause and its meaning for India?

Explained: What is the most favoured nation clause and why did Switzerland suspended it for India after the Nestle's 2023 Supreme Court ruling

Taiwan detects 17 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels near its territory

In response to the PLA's activities, the MND initiated war-preparedness drills at strategic locations across the island

India may renegotiate DTAA with Switzerland over EFTA trade pact: MEA

Remarks by the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came after the Swiss government suspended the most favoured nation status (MFN) clause in the India-Switzerland Double Taxation A

Indian Navy to commission survey ship INS Nirdeshak at Vizag on Dec 18

The ceremony will be hosted by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command and attended by distinguished guests, including senior naval officials and GRSE representatives

India-UAE 'model' relationship to expand energy, trade ties: Jaishankar

At the JCM, Jaishankar and Al Nahyan welcomed the signing and entry into force of the India-UAE bilateral investment treaty, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

India has evacuated all nationals who wished to return from Syria: MEA

The Syrian government collapsed on Sunday as the rebels seized control of capital Damascus after capturing several other prominent cities and towns