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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Army to launch 3 projects honouring soldiers' valour

The project is being launched to sensitise people about the sacrifices made by the armed forces and the hardships they face while discharging their duties, the Indian Army said

India-UK FTA may restrict India's use of compulsory licensing: GTRI

These soft-laws carry the risk of being interpreted in ways that delay access to affordable medicines or green technologies, especially during pandemics or climate-related crises, says GTRI founder

India-UK FTA to cut spirit duties, but price drop may be limited: Experts

As per the FTA signed in London between the two governments, India is reducing duty on UK whisky and gin from 150 per cent to 75 per cent and further to 40 per cent in the tenth year of the deal

Indo-UK deal to give Indian market access at lower tariff, says JLR

Under the India-UK FTA, India will reduce tariffs on automotive imports from about 110 per cent to 10 per cent under quotas on both sides, benefiting companies such as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)

Diplomatic talks on border situation with India 'candid', says China

The two sides held talks under the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs in New Delhi

India calls for ceasefire in Gaza, says pauses not enough to ease crisis

Emphasising India's consistent stance, the Permanent Representative to the UN said the path forward is clear and the ongoing human suffering must not be allowed to continue

India, Israel to develop institutional framework to deepen defence ties

The Israel DG condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and conveyed 'full support for India's fight against terrorism'

Diaspora gears up to greet PM Modi on historic' visit to UK for FTA signing

PM Modi is set to be greeted by cheering groups of community leaders, students and parliamentarians gathered in anticipation on the outskirts of London

India, China review border situation ahead of special representatives talks

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the two sides also prepared for the next round of the Special Representatives' (SR) talks to be held in India later this year

No threat to India from upper Brahmaputra mega dam project, says China

India has expressed serious concern over the strategic and environmental implications of the project with the potential of it being used a tool during geo-political tensions

India resumes tourist visas for Chinese nationals after five-year freeze

The development marks a shift in the strained ties between the two countries, which are aiming to improve ties and ease tensions after Galwan clashes in 2020

India, Japan explore maritime, regional ties in Indo-Pacific region

On the sidelines of the seminar, Ambassador Sibi George held talks with top Japanese lawmakers

Govt extends closure of airspace to Pakistani aircrafts till August 23

The Indian airspace has been closed for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, since April 30

India reaffirms peace at UNSC, slams Pak over cross-border terrorism

The Ambassador also emphasised India's role as the largest cumulative contributor to UN Peacekeeping forces and a pioneer in promoting women in peacekeeping

Govt to send burn-specialist team to Dhaka to treat air crash victims

The deployment of the medical team comes as part of India's response to the recent fighter jet crash in the Diabari area of Bangladesh's Dhaka

PM Modi's Zagreb trip spurs €1.1 bn Indian bids for Croatian projects

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic praised India's growing interest in maritime trade routes to the Mediterranean when he met his Indian counterpart in June

Indian man injured in racist attack near Dublin, envoy seeks justice

Garda attended the scene and a male, aged in his 40s was taken to Tallaght University Hospital with injuries

UK Royal Navy's F-35 fighter jet takes off after repairs in Kerala

The UK Royal Navy's F-35, grounded in Kerala for over a month, has taken off following technical repairs. Meanwhile, the Indian Army received three Apache attack helicopters

India, Maldives in discussions to negotiate free trade pact: Foreign secy

Addressing a press briefing ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Maldives, Misri elaborated on the burgeoning economic relationship between the two countries

India's iconic MiG-21 fighter jet to retire in Sept after 60 yrs of service

With the MiG-21's retirement, the Indian Air Force's combat strength will be reduced to 29 squadrons-its lowest since the 1960s