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Keeping country's culture safe as vital as securing borders: Rajnath Singh

Whenever our unity has weakened, invaders have tried their best to destroy our civilisation and our culture, Singh said

India highlights 4 important aspects of global climate action at COP29

India emphasised that this ambitious, action-oriented approach depends on bold commitments from parties responsible for leading economy-wide emission reductions

US refuses to comment on Anmol Bishnoi's deportation amid extradition push

This development follows Anmol Bishnoi's detention in California by the US Immigration Department last week

India releases second tranche of $2.5 mn to UNRWA for Palestinian refugees

India has provided financial support to the tune of $40 million for the UN Agency's core programmes and services

PM Modi interacts with world leaders on the sidelines of G20 Summit

PM Modi, who arrived here after concluding a two-day trip to Nigeria, also met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the margins of the summit

Trump's NSA pick Waltz raises concerns over China's Taiwan ambitions

Waltz also stressed Taiwan's strategic importance and the need to arm the country to deter a Chinese invasion

Centre rushes 5K troops to 'volatile' Manipur; internet suspension extended

Shah reviews situation; Oppn demands PM visit

PM Modi highlights concerns of Global South countries at G20 Summit

In an address at a session at the G20 summit, Modi said India's G20 theme of "One Earth, One Family, One Future" is as relevant at the ongoing summit as it was last year

Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor becomes operational, says Sonowal

The Eastern Maritime Corridor is estimated to reduce the time required to transport cargo between the Indian and Russian Ports of the Far East Region by up to 16 days

Ready to deliver on Modi-Xi understandings reached at Brics, says China

Ties between the two Asian giants nosedived significantly following the fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades

Hope India-US bridge not just continue, but become stronger: Garcetti

Immigration and inflation were among the top issues in the recently-held US election that witnessed a historic comeback of Trump, who had made action against illegal immigrants a major plank

PM Modi gifts Kolhapur's traditional metal work to Nigerian President

This 'kalash', they added, is made from high-quality silver, shaped with skill and precision. It features elegant engravings typical of Kolhapur's renowned metal work

India successfully tests long-range hypersonic missile in historic trial

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and the Industry for the successful flight trial of the country's first long-range hypersonic mission, and termed

India vital partner, UK committed to foster deeper collab: British minister

"I am delighted to be visiting India for the first time as Minister for the Indo-Pacific," West said

Made mistakes in immigration policy, will reduce their number: Trudeau

Canada also ended the popular fast track study visa programme, SDS, a major policy decision that is likely to impact scores of international students, including from India

India's hypersonic missile test signals 'carrier killer' power like China

India has successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile, capable of carrying various payloads over 1,500 km, launched from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on Saturday evening

Jaishankar congratulates Herath on re-appointment as SL's foreign minister

Dissanayake, needed a clear majority to fulfil his promises and his National People's Power (NPP) coalition secured a two-thirds majority in the 225-member parliament, winning 159 seats, whereas

Manipur CM Biren Singh convenes NDA meeting to discuss developing situation

The development comes amid the National People's Party (NPP), which has seven MLAs in the 60-member Manipur Assembly, withdrawing support from the BJP-led government

NIA takes over probe of three Manipur violence cases occurred this month

The agency took over these cases from Manipur Police following a recent directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Saudi Arabia executes three Indians among record 101 foreigners in 2024

This year's executions include 21 from Pakistan, 20 from Yemen, and 14 from Syria, while three each from Sudan, India and Afghanistan, and one each from Sri Lanka, Eritrea and the Philippines