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Confident of positive outcomes from US VP Vance's visit next week: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw cited pragmatic approach and continued engagement on both sides, and asserted that India has emerged as a trusted hub in electronics manufacturing

Army orders inquiry after varsity professor claims assault by troops in J&K

The professor, Liaqat Ali, suffered head injuries in the alleged assault near the border village Laam late Thursday night and a purported video showing the bleeding professor surfaced online

Focus on own minorities: India rejects Bangladesh's comments on WB violence

Rejecting Bangladesh's recent remarks, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged Dhaka to prioritise safeguarding the rights of its own minority communities rather than issuing 'unwarranted' statements

US agency probes bias claims against TCS on race, age, national origin

An EEOC spokesperson, citing federal law, said the agency cannot comment on investigations. Complaints, or charges, made to the EEOC are confidential under federal law.

India-Bangladesh ties stabilising again, says foreign affairs expert

The expert believes it's in Bangladesh's interest to enhance its relationship with India and increase economic exchange

Dhaka's actions prompted India to halt transhipment facility: MEA

Though New Delhi did not elaborate on the steps by Dhaka, it is learnt the decision by Bangladesh's interim government to halt import of Indian yarn

B'desh, Pakistan hold first foreign secretary-level talks in 15 years

Dhaka also asked Islamabad to pay $4.3 billion as its share from the combined assets at the time when East Pakistan split from West Pakistan in 1971 to form an independent Bangladesh

Indian missions in US in touch with students facing visa issues: MEA

The comments by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal came amid instances of Indian students in the US receiving communications from local authorities

Pak's current account posts record surplus of $1.2 bn, says central bank

Data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed that the surplus on a year-on-year basis surged 230 per cent from $363 million recorded in March 2024

India strongly trashes Pak Army chief's 'jugular vein' remark on Kashmir

New Delhi also rejected Pakistan's assertion that the Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana is a Canadian citizen and it has nothing to do with him

'It's their prerogative': MEA on Australia's visa crackdown on Indians

New data from February 2025 showed that India became the top source country for student visas to Australia, surpassing China

No amnesty for heinous crimes committed during Maoist conflict: Nepal PM

Oli emphasised the importance of two transitional justice bodies the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons

India-China to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, agree on flight services

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both India and China have agreed in-principle to resume flight services between the two sides for Kailsh Mansarovar

India to send delegation to US next week for key bilateral trade talks

India's chief negotiator, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal is expected to lead the team for the first in-person talks between the two countries

Working closely with Belgium on Mehul Choksi's extradition, says MEA

We are working closely with the Belgium side on his extradition so that he can face trial in the country, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

India, UK discuss deeper military ties, advancing defence capability

According to the Ministry of Defence, the discussions focused on enhancing defence industry collaboration and boosting the Make in India initiative

Why Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's 'two-nation' speech is going viral

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir emphasised that the ideological divide between Hindus and Muslims was the foundation of Pakistan's creation

India's armed forces struggle with preparedness amid rising strategic risks

The real issue isn't the navy but the Indian Air Force, which is known to be understrength and will likely be even less capable a few years from now unless New Delhi starts thinking long term

India sends 50 T of pre-fab offices to Myanmar under Operation Brahma

As the first responder to the devastating quake on March 28, India has provided over 750 MT of relief material, including medical aid, food, shelters, and essential supplies

Datanomics: A helping hand to its neighbours in times of disaster

In this backdrop, it is an opportune moment to look at the quantum of aid provided by India to different countries