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India, Maldives sign 8 key deals across finance, digital, fisheries sectors

Leaders of the two nations witnessed exchange of 6 MOUs in fields of fisheries and aquaculture, meteorology, digital public infrastructure, UPI, Indian pharmacopoeia and concessional Line of Credit

Uttarakhand hikes ex-gratia for Param Vir Chakra awardees to ₹1.5 crore

Uttarakhand raises ex-gratia for Param Vir Chakra awardees to ₹1.5 crore, a threefold hike; veterans to continue receiving annual grant of ₹3 lakh

PM Modi offers $565 mn credit line to Maldives, opens door for FTA

PM Modi also reiterated India's commitment to supporting Maldives' defence capabilities, given it is seeking to maintain its influence amid a growing Chinese presence

India, UK to work on recognition of professional degrees to ease movement

The India-UK trade agreement was signed on Thursday and it may take about a year for its implementation as it requires approval of the British parliament

Thailand warns of war with neighboring Cambodia as US, China urge calm

Acting Prime Minister Wechayachai told reporters that the severity of the clashes was escalating, endangering civilians, and Thailand was committed to defending its territory and sovereignty

Soldier dead, two others injured in mine blast along LoC in Poonch

During area domination patrolling in the general area of Krishna Ghati, a mine blast took place, in which an Agniveer jawan was killed and two others suffered injuries, they said

Operation Sindoor ongoing, military preparedness must remain very high: CDS

In his address at a defence seminar hosted at Subroto Park here, he also said the military in future will also need "information warriors, technology warriors and scholar warriors"

From flying snacks to striking targets: India tests missile-capable drones

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the UAV platform is a major boost to India's military capability and indigenous research and development

Indian mission in Thailand issues travel advisory amidst ongoing unrest

Clashes erupted between Thailand and Cambodia along the border between their countries on Thursday

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