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Security agencies detect phishing fraud that mimics MoD's official website

An advisory issued this week by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) has identified two phishing links -- mod.gov.in.aboutcase.nl/publications.html and mod.gov.in.army.aboutcase.nl/publications.html

PM Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore: What is India's Act East Policy?

India's Act East Policy focuses on building ties with Asean countries to promote peace, economic collaboration, and cultural ties while also acting as a counterweight to China's growing influence

In touch with India, China, Brazil over Ukraine conflict: President Putin

Putin's remarks came within two weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Ukraine where he held talks with President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

To boost investment PM Modi announces 'Invest India Office' in Singapore

Four MOUs were exchanged, and these are in cooperation in semiconductor ecosystem, in digital technologies, in skill development and education, and in health care

Russian funds in Indian vostro accounts fall to $3.5 bn: What is their use?

Russian funds in Indian rupee vostro accounts have halved to $3.5 billion in 12-15 months. Vostro accounts, introduced in July 2022 in India, facilitate rupee trade

Hasina must stay silent in India till B'desh seeks her extradition: Yunus

Yunus stated that the interim government is committed to ensuring justice for the people of Bangladesh against the atrocities, and justice requires that she be brought back to the country

'Ready for peace talks, India could mediate': Russia's Putin on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested China, India, and Brazil as potential mediators in Ukraine peace talks, which he said can be based on a previously unimplemented Istanbul agreement

PM Modi, Singapore counterpart Wong visit semiconductor firm, discuss ties

Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association gave a briefing on the development of the semiconductor ecosystem in Singapore

Defence ministry to revise Agniveer benefits, increase retention

The Ministry of Defence is discussing plans to boost the retention rate of Agniveers, which would allow more individuals to extend their service beyond the initial four-year period

UK-India sign new infrastructure financing bridge agreement in London

The UK-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), agreed during the UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in September last year, has now been operationalised

PM Modi begins Singapore visit, aims at boosting strategic partnership

PM Modi said he is looking forward to the various meetings aimed at boosting the India-Singapore friendship and closer cultural ties

PM's Singapore visit to bolster Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific vision: MEA

Elaborating on the next day's schedule, Jaiswal said that PM Modi is set to meet with the CEOs of top Singaporean companies

Development in NE priority: HM Shah after peace pact with insurgent groups

He also said PM Narendra Modi has not only bridged the gap between the Northeast and Delhi by connecting them through roads, railways and flights, but has also bridged the gap between hearts

With 2 more murder charges, Bangladesh's deposed PM Hasina faces 94 cases

The 76-year-old Awami League leader, who resigned and fled to India last month, has had a slew of cases filed against her mostly for murders during the mass student protests

Nepal to introduce banknotes featuring disputed territories with India

On May 3, Nepal's cabinet, under then-Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', decided to print new banknotes featuring a map that includes disputed territories as part of Nepal

PM Modi to visit Singapore today: Top 5 things on agenda explained

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start his bilateral visit to Singapore after his trip to Brunei. Singapore is a key partner in India's 'Act East' policy and in boosting Indo-Pacific engagement

Pakistan finance minister urges traders to pay taxes to stabilise economy

Aurangzeb was addressing a press conference in Islamabad, days after the traders held a countrywide strike against the new tax scheme to bring over 3.5 million retailers into the tax net

Defence ministry to approve major Navy, Army projects worth over Rs 1 trn

The defence ministry is poised to clear key projects, including the construction of advanced frigates for the Navy and the Army's plan to replace T-72 tanks with modern combat vehicles

Looking forward to strong ties with Brunei: PM Modi; meets Indian diaspora

Notably, the remarks by the people came as PM Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the new Chancery of the High Commission of India, in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan

Russian missile strike kills 41, wounds 180 in Ukraine's Poltava city

The strike appeared to be one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the war began more than 900 days ago on February 24, 2022