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DeepSeek: Has China won 'AI war' against the US or just the first battle?

Chinese tech leaders have lauded DeepSeek's disruptive potential, with one reportedly stating that China should have confidence in 'eventually winning the AI war with the US'

China flags handling differences, maintaining ties in talks with Misri

China emphasised that the two sides should proceed from the fundamental interests of China, India and adhere to the strategic height and long-term perspective of China-India relations

India-China talks: Resuming Yatra, flights, and what it means for ties

India and China have announced key agreements to improve ties, including resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this year, restoring direct flights, and facilitating visa access for journalists

Search operations underway at nearly two dozen places across Jammu

The relentless operations by the army in the vulnerable areas, especially in the dense forests in close synergy with police and central armed police forces

Indonesia's President Subianto concludes successful state visit to India

President Subianto emphasised the deep cultural and historical connections between India and Indonesia

Trump announces Modi's US visit, says India will address immigration issues

During a phone call, President Trump confirmed PM Modi's February visit to the US while discussing immigration issues and deepening bilateral ties

MoS Margherita meets Ambassadors of Thailand, Myanmar, Dominican Republic

Margherita held talks on further deepening the relations of India with these countries

In call with PM Modi, Trump calls for progress toward 'fair' trade ties: WH

The two leaders also discussed plans for Modi to visit the US, the White House said in a readout of the call on Monday

US 'evaluating next steps' in extradition of 26/11 convict Tahawwur Rana

A spokesperson from the State Department told ANI that the US has long supported India's efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case

India-UAE ties to deepen as world navigates complicated phase: Jaishankar

Jaishankar embarked on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to further enhance India's comprehensive strategic partnership

UK trade secy Jonathan Reynolds to visit India in Feb for FTA talks

Co-hosted with the High Commission of India in the UK, the annual event brought together leading figures from the world of politics, business, finance and technology within the India-UK corridor

India, Oman trade ministers discuss advancing FTA negotiations pact

In such agreements, two trading partners either significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on a maximum number of goods traded between them. They also ease norms to promote trade

In phone call, PM Modi, US Prez Trump resolve to work towards partnership

Modi and Trump exchanged views on global issues, including the situation in West Asia and Ukraine, and reiterated their commitment to work together for promoting global peace, prosperity and security

India, China agree to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025: MEA's secy

It said the two sides agreed to take appropriate measures to further promote and facilitate people-to-people exchanges, including media and think-tank interactions

Embassy rescues 67 trafficked Indians from cyber-scams centres in Laos

The Embassy expressed gratitude to Lao officials for their cooperation and has urged decisive action against the criminal syndicates operating in GTSEZ

India's Pralay missile debuts on R-Day, closing gap with China, Pakistan

The Pralay missile was specifically designed to meet the Indian Army's requirements for a tactical conventional missile suitable for battlefield use

R-Day 2025: PM Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes to India

Modi on Sunday thanked Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu, Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering

India and China discuss Ladakh border during foreign secretary visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was on a two-day visit to Beijing to improve India-China bilateral ties

EAM Jaishankar begins three-day UAE visit to strengthen bilateral ties

Ministry of External Affairs said Jaishankar will meet the leadership of the UAE to review the close partnership between the two countries

Opportunity, risks for India in Quad's Trump card to counter China

Grouping's first meeting under new US President reaffirms its commitment to Indo-Pacific security, though experts flag concerns, writes Bhaswar Kumar