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Lay down arms, be part of Bastar's development journey: Amit Shah to Naxals

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said a total of 521 Naxals have laid down arms so far in 2025

Sri Lankan President confers Mitra Vibhushana, highest honour, on PM Modi

PM Modi arrived in Colombo on Apr 4 for his first visit to Sri Lanka since 2019, on a three-day State visit at the invitation of President Dissanayake

India sends 442 tonnes of food aid to quake-hit Myanmar on INS Gharial

The aid is part of Operation Brahma -- India's comprehensive relief mission launched after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28, which left thousands dead and widespread damage across Myanmar

PM Modi, Sri Lankan prez discuss 'Neighbourhood First' policy, Tamil people

India and Sri Lanka signed a landmark defence cooperation agreement to bolster defence ties, promote maritime security, and increase strategic engagement

India, Sri Lanka sign defence pact after PM Modi, Prez Dissanayaka talks

Several agreements were also firmed up between the two sides following the talks between the two leaders

Security heightened in Jammu's RS Pura after foiled infiltration attempt

According to PRO BSF Jammu, the security forces neutralised the intruder, who kept moving to cross the border

Rajnath Singh inaugurates various infra projects at Karwar naval base

The first phase of Project Seabird was designed to accommodate 10 ships and was successfully concluded in 2011

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome as he begins 3-day visit to Sri Lanka

PM Modi's arrival in Colombo came after his visit to Thailand, where he held a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attended the Bimstec Summit

PM Modi arrives in Colombo; aims to boost ties between India-Sri Lanka

The prime minister landed in the Sri Lankan capital after concluding his trip to Bangkok where he attended a summit of the BIMSTEC

BIMSTEC Summit: PM Modi proposes annual biz meets, trade in local currency

6th Leaders' Summit adopts maritime pact to boost shipping ties, joint economic roadmap

PM Modi attends 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok: All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took part in the summit on Friday, announced several India-led initiatives focusing on enhancement of cooperation and coordination in the region

PM Modi proposes UPI link to boost trade and tourism at BIMSTEC Summit

PM Modi also suggested new steps to increase trade and cooperation among BIMSTEC nations

China hits back with 34% tariff on US goods after Trump's trade salvo

China hits back at Trump's tariff hike with a 34% duty on all US goods from April 10, escalating tensions as fears of a deepening trade war between the two growing nations

India to help rebuild Myanmar infrastructure, cultural sites after quake

The earthquake has left a trail of destruction, particularly in central regions like Sagaing and Mandalay where numerous bridges have collapsed

PM Modi meets Myanmar military leader at BIMSTEC Summit, extends support

This was the first direct interaction between the Indian Prime Minister and the leader of Myanmar's military government, which came to power after a coup in February 2021

PM Modi, Bangladesh's Yunus discuss minority safety and Hasina extradition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus had their first high-level meeting since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year

PM Modi offers linking UPI with payment systems of BIMSTEC nations

Prime Minister also proposed to set up a Bimstec Chamber of Commerce, organise annual business summits and explore promoting trade in local currencies within the region

Donald Trump cuts India tariff to 26% from 27% in final White House list

Trump's 27% tariff on Indian imports has been quietly revised to 26% after discrepancies in White House documents sparked confusion among trade watchers and officials

PM Modi holds first talks with Bangladesh CA Yunus after Hasina exit

India-Bangladesh ties have been strained following reports of violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and India's decision to grant asylum to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

PM Modi offers help to Myanmar Senior General as nation recovers from quake

Modi met Senior General Min, the head of Myanmar's military government, on the sidelines of the Summit meeting of the leaders of the Bimstec grouping