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Efforts to serve complaint on Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani ongoing: US SEC

SEC said that its complaint dated November 20 last year alleges that Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani violated the antifraud provisions

Efforts to serve complaint on Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani ongoing: US SEC
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 9:02 AM IST

India has been victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan: UN envoy

He also emphasised the democratic choice made by the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the legislative Assembly elections

India has been victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan: UN envoy
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 8:44 AM IST

Confident of Indian economy thriving in coming decades: Qatar's Amir

Highlighting the importance of renewable energy cooperation, the Amir underscored its role in shaping future strategies between the two nations

Confident of Indian economy thriving in coming decades: Qatar's Amir
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 7:37 AM IST

President Murmu greets Qatar's Amir, recalls deep ties between two nations

To honour the Amir, President Murmu also hosted a banquet, attended by key dignitaries including the Vice President, Prime Minister, and a high-level delegation from Qatar

President Murmu greets Qatar's Amir, recalls deep ties between two nations
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 7:29 AM IST

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar condemn terrorism, agree to cooperate in fighting it

In a joint statement issued hours after the two leaders held talks here, India and Qatar emphasised the 'importance of dialogue, diplomacy for a peaceful resolution of international disputes'

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar condemn terrorism, agree to cooperate in fighting it
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 7:26 AM IST

Hasina's extradition is Bangladesh interim govt's top priority: Spokesman

He said it was up to the people and political parties of Bangladesh to decide if her fascist Awami League would be able to carry on politics

Hasina's extradition is Bangladesh interim govt's top priority: Spokesman
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 6:40 AM IST

They have lot more money: Trump on $21 mn fund for India's 'voter turnout'

Trump made these remarks after Elon Musk-led DOGE's (Department of Government Efficiency) disclosed that USAID contributed $21 million to Election Commission for boosting voter turnout

They have lot more money: Trump on $21 mn fund for India's 'voter turnout'
Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 6:39 AM IST

Deposed Bangladesh PM Hasina blames Yunus for lawlessness in country

During the conversations, which appeared on social media on Tuesday, Hasina is seen consoling the mourning family members saying she was expecting to return home and avenge the killings

Deposed Bangladesh PM Hasina blames Yunus for lawlessness in country
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 11:42 PM IST

Navy's Rs 60,000 cr Rafale-M jet deal to help upgrade IAF's capabilities

The Indian Navy is acquiring 26 Rafale Marine aircraft to enhance the capabilities of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya

Navy's Rs 60,000 cr Rafale-M jet deal to help upgrade IAF's capabilities
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

'Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal'

Negotiations for the second phase of the deal were supposed to be under way before the first phase ends on March 2, but Qatar said the talks have not officially started yet.

'Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal'
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

Former UK premier Rishi Sunak meets PM Modi, FM Sitharaman in Delhi

Both leaders discussed potential new avenues to strengthen market-based financial ties and drive economic growth

Former UK premier Rishi Sunak meets PM Modi, FM Sitharaman in Delhi
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 10:28 PM IST

India, Qatar upgrade ties, aim to double bilateral trade to $28 bn in 5 yrs

Bilateral talks held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Al-Thani on Tuesday focused on trade, investment, and energy, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said

India, Qatar upgrade ties, aim to double bilateral trade to $28 bn in 5 yrs
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 10:13 PM IST

US becomes India's 5th largest crude oil supplier in Jan as imports surge

Widened sanctions on Moscow by Western countries including the United States have roiled global oil trade and forced buyers of discounted Russian crude to find new ways to maintain their purchases

US becomes India's 5th largest crude oil supplier in Jan as imports surge
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 6:38 PM IST

India, Qatar aim to double bilateral trade to $28 billion in five years

The announcement came after talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi

India, Qatar aim to double bilateral trade to $28 billion in five years
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 5:45 PM IST

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar decide to elevate ties to 'strategic partnership'

They also exchanged views on "regional and global issues" of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar decide to elevate ties to 'strategic partnership'
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 5:09 PM IST

Qatari Amir's visit comes even as India's natural gas usage falls

Besides, the US has also offered to sell India natural gas, a move that would certainly cut into current supplies from the West Asian nation

Qatari Amir's visit comes even as India's natural gas usage falls
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

Costa Rica to receive 200 migrants from India, Central Asia deported by US

After Panama and Guatemala, Costa Rica is now the third Central American nation to cooperate with Washington on repatriation of migrants deported from the US

Costa Rica to receive 200 migrants from India, Central Asia deported by US
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

Export sector face uncertainty as Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs

To ease trade tension, India has already cut tariffs on several items, for example to 30 per cent on high-end motorcycles from 50 per cent and 100 per cent on bourbon whiskey from 150 per cent

Export sector face uncertainty as Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 3:34 PM IST

India, Qatar exchange agreement on establishment of strategic partnership

The documents were exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani here

India, Qatar exchange agreement on establishment of strategic partnership
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 2:50 PM IST

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Amir of Qatar in New Delhi

Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad AL Thani arrived in Delhi on Monday on a two-day State visit, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Amir of Qatar in New Delhi
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 1:42 PM IST