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Pro-monarchists to intensify agitation to reinstate monarchy in Nepal
Holding a press conference here, they also announced forming a Joint People's Movement Committee led by Navaraj Subedi, an 87-year-old staunch supporter of former King Gyanendra
 "Pro-monarchists to intensify agitation to reinstate monarchy in Nepal")
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus urges China to cut interest on loans
Yunus, who met Chinese Executive Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Hainan, sought Chinese support in an array of developments
 "Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus urges China to cut interest on loans")
India denies entry to Russian oil tanker over documentation issues
India is the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude. Russian oil accounted for about 35 per cent of overall crude imports in 2024 by India, the world's third biggest oil importer and consumer
 "India denies entry to Russian oil tanker over documentation issues")
Era of multipolarity demands greater India, Russia cooperation: Jaishankar
He said that India-Russia diplomatic engagements continue to be marked by frequent high-level exchanges, robust institutional mechanisms, and a commitment to each other's core interests
 "Era of multipolarity demands greater India, Russia cooperation: Jaishankar")
China's PLA ready to work with India for fair border solution, stable ties
The dragon elephant dance has become a constant theme of China of late as the two countries ended the over four-year freeze of relations
 "China's PLA ready to work with India for fair border solution, stable ties")
Amid Oppn pushback, Lok Sabha passes Immigration & Foreigners Bill, 2025
Various amendments moved by Opposition members were negated and the bill was passed by a voice vote
 "Amid Oppn pushback, Lok Sabha passes Immigration & Foreigners Bill, 2025")
North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia, says Seoul
South Korea's National Intelligence Service previously attributed the high North Korean casualties to the troops' likely struggles in adapting to drones and other elements of modern warfare
 "North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia, says Seoul")
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov hails India's balanced approach to Ukraine crisis
In a podcast with Lex Fridman released on March 16, Prime Minister Modi said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will only be resolved when both sides join the negotiation table
 "Russian FM Sergey Lavrov hails India's balanced approach to Ukraine crisis")
Putin to visit India soon, preparations underway: Russian foreign minister
This would be Putin's first visit to India after the Russia-Ukraine broke out in 2022
 "Putin to visit India soon, preparations underway: Russian foreign minister")
Indians not forced to remove turbans during deportation by US: Centre
The Ministry of External Affairs said it remains engaged with the US side regarding humane treatment of immigrants during deportation operations
 "Indians not forced to remove turbans during deportation by US: Centre")
Chilean President Gabriel Boric to begin 5-day India visit from April 1
The forthcoming state visit of President Boric will provide an opportunity for the leaders to undertake a comprehensive review of bilateral ties
 "Chilean President Gabriel Boric to begin 5-day India visit from April 1")
Indian fisherman in Pakistan's Karachi Jail since 2022 dies by suicide
Indian fishermen are frequently detained in Pakistani waters due to unintentionally crossing maritime boundaries
 "Indian fisherman in Pakistan's Karachi Jail since 2022 dies by suicide")
PM Modi highlights 'spirit of 1971 war' in letter to Bangladesh's Yunus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pens letter to Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, speaks about shared history, bilateral ties, and Liberation War of 1971
 "PM Modi highlights 'spirit of 1971 war' in letter to Bangladesh's Yunus")
Navy chief Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurates New North Jetty in Kochi
Extending 300 m in length and 18m in width, the jetty is designed to berth various classes of Naval ships and auxiliary vessels
 "Navy chief Dinesh K Tripathi inaugurates New North Jetty in Kochi")
Firing reported in J-K's Kathua after some terrorists spotted in area
The Jammu and Kashmir police stated that the area has been cordoned off by the security forces
 "Firing reported in J-K's Kathua after some terrorists spotted in area")
Sri Lankan navy arrests 11 TN fishermen, takes them to Kangesanthurai camp
11 Tamil Nadu fishermen were apprehended in one boat fishing in the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu
US' GE Aerospace starts delivery of F-404 engines for Tejas MK-1A jets
The deliveries were to begin in March last year. However, not a single aircraft has been delivered yet
 "US' GE Aerospace starts delivery of F-404 engines for Tejas MK-1A jets")
India, China trying to rebuild ties damaged by Galwan clash: EAM Jaishankar
In October, India and China firmed up a disengagement pact for Depsang and Demchok, the last two friction points in eastern Ladakh
 "India, China trying to rebuild ties damaged by Galwan clash: EAM Jaishankar")
Army chief urges officers to be proactive against emerging security threats
He said this in his address to student officers from the armed forces undergoing the 80th Staff Course and the permanent staff at Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington
 "Army chief urges officers to be proactive against emerging security threats")
2 security personnel killed, 3 injured in convoy attack in northwest Pak
According to officials, security forces launched the raid in Hangu's Shanaori area after receiving intelligence about the presence of militants
 "2 security personnel killed, 3 injured in convoy attack in northwest Pak")
