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Russia invites PM Modi to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9

Russia has invited leaders of several friendly nations to attend this year's Victory Day parade

India aims to negotiate US trade deal by fall: Jaishankar on Trump tariffs

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar noted that as every country is tariffed, each is fashioning its own strategy to deal with the US

India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh's third-country exports

The facility had enabled smooth trade flows for Bangladesh's exports to countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar. It was provided by India to Bangladesh in June 2020

US plans to deploy long-range drones near Taiwan: Japan's defence minister

Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said the security environment around the country was becoming increasingly severe

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi reviews preparedness of Vajra, Dagger Divisions

During his visit, General Dwivedi assessed the ongoing readiness measures and was given a comprehensive overview of the strategic roles played by the two formations

Trump's tariffs take effect: India faces 26% tax on exports, China 104%

With Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs kicking in, India's key exports are now taxed at 26%, while China faces a staggering 104% levy-sparking fears of a global trade war

China calls on India to stand together against US tariffs amid trade war

India-China ties: Spokesperson Yu Jing emphasised that Trump tariffs deprive countries in the Global South of their right to development, calling on global cooperation

India among nations willing to cut tariffs under Trump push: US Trade Rep

Jamieson Greer says nearly 50 countries, including India, Argentina, Vietnam, and Israel, have shown interest in easing trade barriers as part of the Trump administration's push for reciprocity

Deposed Bangladesh PM Hasina warns strongly against bid to ban her party

Their (the interim government) audacity astonishes me, she said, in a virtual address to party workers and supporters from India, where she now lives after fleeing Bangladesh in August last year

Portugal reiterates its support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

India argues that the 15-nation council founded in 1945 is not fit for purpose in the 21st Century and does not reflect contemporary geo-political realities

Pakistan issues additional visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi

Khokhar said this was the first time in more than 50 years that the Pakistan government had issued additional visas to Sikh pilgrims instead of the agreed ones between the two countries

Dubai Crown Prince's India visit paves way for stronger bilateral ties: PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also held a separate meeting with the visiting dignitary and later said India is eager to work closely with the Gulf nation

India, EU exploring possibility to negotiate FTA in phases: Report

On February 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the European Commission President agreed to seal a much-awaited free trade deal by this year

UK court rejects India's appeal for extradition of Sanjay Bhandari

The court received an application from the government of India seeking certification of points of law of general importance and grant leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, said Justice Holroyde

Pakistan names Binance founder Zhao as adviser to new crypto council

The groundbreaking move of appointing Binance's billionaire founder Changpeng Zhao as the strategic adviser was poised to reshape the global crypto landscape

India's US ethanol ban flagged by USTR as major 'unfair trade practice'

United States Trade Representative lists unfair trade practices across several nations, flags India's ethanol import ban among key barriers affecting US exporters

Indian military space doctrine expected in 2-3 months: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

CDS calls for building a 'space culture' rooted in doctrine, strategy, and original thought

President Murmu discusses bilateral ties with Portuguese counterpart

Both leaders agreed that the bilateral relationship is built on mutual trust, understanding, and cooperation on important issues

US Navy Vice Admiral Chatfield fired in expanding national security purge

The information was not immediately confirmed by the Pentagon. However, the sources told Reuters that allies had been notified that Chatfield had been removed from her job

US secy of state expressed interest in deepening co-op in many sectors: Pak

Rubio made the comments during a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office said in a statement