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Germany woos Indian students amid rising uncertainty in US visa policies

Applications to German universities have surged 30% in recent months, with Ambassador Philipp Ackermann citing Germany's appeal amid uncertainty over US student visa rules

China thanks Indian forces for rescuing crew after Kerala ship explosion

Yu Jing, spokesperson of the embassy, said that the crew members of the Singapore-flagged ship included 14 Chinese citizens, while 6 were from Taiwan

India would strike deep into Pak if provoked by terror attacks: Jaishankar

He said that India's fighter aircraft and missiles had inflicted far more extensive damage on the Pakistani Air Force than vice versa, forcing Pakistan to sue for peace

Two neighbours, two futures: India's rise amid Pakistan's mounting woes

India and Pakistan are charting opposite courses, with New Delhi rising in global influence while Islamabad battles economic turmoil and diplomatic isolation, according to World Bank

Fire erupts on Singapore-flagged container vessel off Kerala coast

18 crew members who abandoned the vessel rescued by Indian Navy and Coast Guard; four remain missing

India-EU trade deal likely to finalise by year-end, says Finnish ambassador

Kulin Lalbhai, a prominent businessman from Gujarat and Vice Chairman of Arvind Ltd, has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of Finland

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai elevated to Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) post

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai will also retain his current responsibility as Director General of Military Operations, managing the critical operational aspects of the Indian Army simultaneously

Army chief Upendra Dwivedi reviews operational readiness in Uttarakhand

During the visit, General Dwivedi interacted with the personnel of the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

Security forces launch intelligence-based ops, recover arms, ammunition

The operations resulted in apprehension of 23 cadres from the hill and valley-based groups and recovery of 40 weapons, nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores

All-party Parliamentary delegation led by Shashi Tharoor wraps up US visit

The delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was on the last leg of a multi-nation tour to brief key interlocutors about Operation Sindoor

Handshake abroad, discord at home with Opposition in the spotlight

With some Oppn leaders earning acclaim overseas and winning govt's praise, internal party rifts are wide open, especially within Congress

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan likely to be released on June 11: Report

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to hear the petitions requesting the suspension of sentences to Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the 190 million Pound Al-Qadir Trust case on June 11

DRDO transfers nine defence system technologies to 10 industry partners

Technology transfer took place at DRDO's VRDE lab in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, as part of efforts to boost defence manufacturing and private sector participation

Israel vows to prevent aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza

Defence Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that Israel wouldn't allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said was aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms

RInfra takes flight with ₹5,000 crore bet on aircraft upgrade business

The company has already marked a significant milestone by successfully upgrading 55 Dornier-228 aircraft under a contract with HAL, in collaboration with US-based avionics firm Genesys

EAM Jaishankar begins Europe visit to boost ties, highlight terror stance

In the first leg of his tour, Jaishankar will visit France, a country that has emerged as an all-weather friend of New Delhi

Yunus acted without consulting parties: Ex-Indian envoy on Bangladesh polls

The former envoy said the neighbouring country must have early elections and that the Bangladesh Army has yet to react to the announcement

Germany strongly supports India in its fight against terrorism: FM Wadephul

Both sides discussed ways to further strengthen & deepen multi-faceted India-Germany Strategic Partnership and reiterated their commitment to a rule-based international order

People 'disappointed' with announcement of B'desh polls in April 2026: BNP

According to the statement, the scenario suggests the interim government compromises its neutrality and raises public concerns over the possibility of a free and fair election

Harsimrat urges EAM to sensitise UAE govt on Sikhs' five articles of faith

She also cited a recent case of an elderly man being detained in Abu Dhabi for wearing the 'kirpan' and turban