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Pralhad Joshi, German Vice-Chancellor discuss cooperation in RE sector

The minister met Habeck, who is also the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, on the sidelines of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) in Berlin

Gaza war: Biden called Israeli PM Netanyahu a 'liar'. Here's what we know

Despite knowing him for decades, US President Joe Biden's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been rocky during their time in office

President Murmu to embark on state visit to 3 African nations from Oct 13

The first leg of President Murmu's three-nation visit will begin from Algeria, then onward to Mauritania, and it will end with Malawi

India urges action to reform financial systems for debt-free Global South

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador P Harish was addressing the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly on 'Fostering Resilience and Growth in an Uncertain World'

Regional topics, including Bangladesh, frequently discussed with India: US

Notably, Bangladesh witnessed Sheikh Hasina's ouster amid students' protests turned into a massive anti-government movement, followed by the establishment of an interim government

Karnataka hosts Maldives Prez Muizzu, aims to foster ties in IT, tourism

The Chief Minister highlighted Karnataka's reputation as the Silicon Valley of India, asserting, "We are known as the Silicon Valley of India and have developed an ecosystem for start-ups, AI"

Gaza war: Lebanon wants India to talk to Israeli PM Netanyahu. Here's why

Iran recently launched its second direct attack on Israel, citing the killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, among other Israeli actions, as the reason

Indian Army soldier abducted in Jammu and Kashmir; search on: What we know

Two army soldiers were abducted by terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu-Kashmir. One soldier managed to escape, while officials have launched a search operation for the missing jawan

From Hasina extradition to India ties: Muhammad Yunus' plan for Bangladesh

Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus acknowledges recent events may have 'disheartened' India, calls on New Delhi to ensure stronger regional cooperation

Southeast Asian leaders meet in Laos to tackle Myanmar crisis, disputed sea

Asean's influence has historically been limited even among its own members, but the forum has often served as a platform for dialogues among superpowers looking to engage with the region

Indian Army soldier abducted by terrorists found dead in Jammu and Kashmir

An Indian Army soldier, Hilal Ahmed Bhat, was found dead with gunshot wounds after being abducted by terrorists in Anantnag, while another soldier escaped with injuries

Centre may clear acquisition of US MQ-9B Predator drones for $3.1 billion

In a boost to India's defence capabilities, the Cabinet Committee on Security, led by PM Modi, is expected to approve the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US for $3.1 billion

Indians in Israel count on PM Modi to take lead, end Israel-Hamas War

Tensions in West Asia escalated further on Tuesday as Israel reported that Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets and missiles targeting civilians in the greater Haifa region

Israel has eliminated Hassan Nasrallah's 'successors', says Netanyahu

Netanyahu attributed Lebanon's downfall to 'a gang of tyrants and terrorists' and specifically highlighted Iran's assistance Hezbollah

PM Modi to attend 21st Asean-India Summit in Laos on October 10,11

Asean-India Summit will review the progress of India-Asean relations through Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and chart the future direction of cooperation

Afspa extended in four districts of Assam due to situation in Bangladesh

The districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar will remain "disturbed area" under the AFSPA, it said

Pact of the Future lacks clarity on majority's UNSC expansion views: India

The UN hosted the landmark Summit of the Future during the high-level General Assembly session in September where world leaders had adopted by consensus the Pact of the Future'

Maldives opposition parties mock President Muizzu over 'U-turn' on India

Pro-China Muizzu had assumed office last November riding on the back of an aggressive 'India Out' campaign. Within hours of taking oath, he had asked India to repatriate its military personnel

GRSE delivers second of four survey vessels INS Nirdeshak to Indian Navy

INS Nirdeshak is the second in a series of four such vessels being constructed by GRSE, with the first delivered to the Navy 10 months ago in December 2023

EAM Jaishankar's visit was crucial in ending debt restructuring: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka declared its first-ever sovereign default in mid-April 2022, having run out of its foreign exchange reserves, the first since gaining independence from Britain in 1948