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Two Indian-origin ministers in new Canada PM's cabinet; Khera gets health

Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet

'Filled with arrogance': China lashes out at G7 over maritime security

Even for China's generally overheated diplomatic language, the statement issued Saturday was unusually vitriolic, although it did not threaten any retaliation

PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka next month to finalise bilateral agreements

Sri Lanka foreign Minister Vijitha Herath made the statement while responding to a question on budget allocation debate in the parliament

Trump's America & India's rise: Jaishankar breaks down big global shifts

Jaishankar reflects on global shifts, Trump's unpredictability, and India's rise, emphasising a multipolar world and India's growing influence in reshaping international politics

Religious discrimination affects followers of all faiths: India at UNGA

Harish began his statement Friday by conveying greetings on the holy month of Ramadan as well as Holi wishes as the festival of colours was celebrated across India and around the world

India slams Pak for 'unjustified' reference to Jammu and Kashmir in UNGA

Harish's strong retort came after Pakistan's former foreign secretary made references to Jammu and Kashmir in her remarks at informal meeting to commemorate International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Indian student at Columbia self-deports as Trump admin cancels visa

Indian student Ranjani Srinivasan self-deports after Trump admin revokes visa over pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University amid federal crackdown

India, Bangladesh conduct naval exercise and patrol despite strained ties

Bongosagar 2025 exercise took place this week, featuring Indian Navy's destroyer INS Ranvir and Bangladesh Navy's frigate BNS Abu Ubaidah

Allies wrap up G7 meeting overshadowed by Trump's tariffs, Canada taunts

Despite the tensions, diplomats signalled they would reach consensus on a final communique after hours of late-night negotiations

Govt seeks to appeal Sanjay Bhandari extradition discharge ruling

A UK court official confirmed the Indian government had applied to certify two points of law of general importance and grant leave to appeal to the Supreme Court

When Zambia replicated Bihar's programme to give bicycles to school girls

The Zambian programme was launched in 2009, three years after the Bihar initiative to empower schoolgirls (2006) and with similar objectives

'Focus inward, not blame': India rejects Pak claim on Jaffar Express attack

Rejecting Pakistan's allegations, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the world knows where the epicentre of terrorism lies, and Pakistan must stop shifting blame and take responsibility

India, Mauritius sign MoU to boost cooperation against financial crimes

ED in its media statement said that MoU was exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the PM of Mauritius Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam

India, Mauritius ink pact during PM's visit to curb money laundering, graft

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged in the presence of Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam

Pak security forces foil attack on checkpost, kill 10 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

According to security sources, terrorists tried to attack the Jandola checkpost, which was repulsed by the security forces

Kuki-Zo Council ends shutdown in Manipur, opposes free movement plan

On March 1, Shah had directed security forces to ensure free movement of people on all routes in Manipur from March 8 and also called for strict action against those creating obstructions

Baloch attack: Pak points finger at Afghanistan, says 'We have evidence'

Terrorists were in direct communications with Afghanistan-based planners throughout incident, he said, adding that Pakistan has repeatedly asked Afghanistan to deny the use of its soil for terrorists

India, Bangladesh hold naval drill in Bay of Bengal to boost synergy

Bongosagar 2025 saw the participation of INS Ranvir from the Indian Navy and BNS Abu Ubaidah from the Bangladesh Navy, officials here said on Thursday

India's recent remarks on us 'unwarranted': Bangladesh's foreign ministry

India has repeatedly underlined that it is the responsibility of the interim government to protect the Hindus and other minorities, as well as their properties and religious institutions

27th Asean-India Senior Officials' Meeting reviews strategic partnership

The officials discussed various key issues, including tourism cooperation, trade agreements, digital and maritime connectivity, health partnerships, and innovation and development