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India signs MoU with Qatar to boost economic, financial cooperation

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on financial and economic cooperation was signed between the two countries on February 18 during the visit of Amir of Qatar

Govt bans J-K's Awami Action Committee, Ittihadul Muslimeen for 5 years

The central government on Tuesday declared two Jammu and Kashmir-based groups as banned organisations for five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

PM Modi meets Mauritius Prez Gokhool, discusses boosting bilateral ties

During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on deepening the special and close bilateral ties between India and Mauritius, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement

Passenger train in Pakistan 'hijacked' by Baloch separatists, many injured

While the local government acknowledged the attack on the Jaffar Express, a Baloch separatist group claimed that it had hijacked the train and taken 120 passengers hostage

Pakistan's top diplomat denied entry into US, deported over visa issues

KK Ahsan Wagan, Pakistan's envoy to Turkmenistan, was traveling to Los Angeles for a vacation when US immigration authorities stopped him at the airport

Mauritius seeks new Chagos deal with UK in shared interests of India

It's in the interest of both countries, be it India, Mauritius and also the UK and the US, for us to reach a deal on Chagos once for all, said Mauritius' Foreign Minister

Monitoring Afghanistan situation, held talks with Taliban: India to UNSC

India is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and has been actively engaged in regional and international efforts to maintain stability and peace in the country

PM Modi arrives in Mauritius, to inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects

Modi will also e-inaugurate the Area Health Centre and 20 community projects, which have been constructed at a cost of around Rs 7 crores

India, Armenia sign MoU on cooperation in regulation of medical products

An MOU was signed between India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and Armenia's Center of Drug and Medical Technology Expertise (CDMTE)

India secures repatriation of 283 nationals from Myanmar lured by fake jobs

These nationals were made to indulge in cybercrime and engage in other fraudulent activities in scam centres operating in regions along the Myanmar-Thailand border

US' Tulsi Gabbard to visit India during multi-nation trip to Indo-Pacific

Notably, this is the first visit by a top White House official to India, under the Trump administration

CDS Chauhan highlights need for developing holistic counter-UAS system

Gen Chauhan delivered the keynote address, emphasising the transformative impact of UAS in modern warfare

India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise Khanjar-XII begins in Tokmok

The Indian contingent is represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and the Kyrgyzstan contingent is represented by the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade

Ukraine replaces India as world's largest arms importer, shows Sipri data

Indian arms imports fell by 9.3 per cent between 2015-19 and 2020-24, driven at least in part by India's growing capability to design and manufacture its own weapons

UP CM's photo at pro-monarchist rally sparks controversy in Nepal

The rally was intended to demonstrate support for the reinstatement of monarchy in Nepal. Hundreds of loyalists riding motorbikes carrying Gyanendra's picture

PM Modi says Mauritius visit will strengthen ties, boost partnership

A contingent of Indian armed forces will participate in the celebrations along with a warship of the Indian Navy and the Akash Ganga skydiving team of the Indian Air Force

NZ PM Luxon seeks stronger trade, security ties with India on visit

Ahead of his trip to India, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said that he will push for a comprehensive economic partnership with New Delhi and will explore ways to strengthen bilatera

Mauritius key partner of India in Indian Ocean: PM Modi ahead of visit

The prime minister said the close and historical people-to-people connect between the two sides is a source of shared pride

INS Tarkash aids Iranian Dhow near Somalia, restores water supply

INS Tarkash's assistance to the Iranian dhow underscores India's dedication to regional stability, demonstrating how the longstanding Indo-Iranian partnership extends beyond diplomacy

PM likely to upgrade security ties, sign key pacts during Mauritius visit

Mauritius became independent in 1968 but London retained control of the Chagos, and forcibly displaced up to 2,000 people to make way for the Diego Garcia military base