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On immigration, India has good reason to help shore up Donald Trump's wall

US leaders might be surprised at how unbothered most Indians or even Indian Americans are likely to be about the proposed repatriations

Indonesian President Subianto arrives in India to attend Republic Day

Subianto is in Delhi primarily to grace the 76th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest, and he will be the fourth Indonesian president to attend India's Republic Day celebrations

How India-US trade policy forum fared under Joe Biden administration

The TPF is a premier bilateral forum for discussion and resolution of trade and investment issues, and bolster trade relations between the US and India

B'desh high growth under ousted PM Hasina was 'fake': Interim head Yunus

Hasina has been credited with turning around the economy and the country's massive garments industry during her 15 years in power, although critics have accused her of human rights violations

MDL, ThyssenKrupp invited for Rs 70,000 cr submarine deal negotiations

The cost of the deal was initially benchmarked at approximately Rs 43,000 crore a decade ago

Entire planet will be now peaceful, prosperous: Trump at WEF meet

Addressing the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here through video conferencing, Trump also said his administration has accomplished in four days what other regimes could not get in four years

Trump's behaviour towards India good as of now, says J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Abdullah further said that as far as the duty hike is concerned, our country has not been included in it so far. "Let's see what happens going forwardit's only been two days"

A month after Doval's visit, foreign secy Misri to go to Beijing on Jan 26

Last month, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval visited Beijing and held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi under the framework of Special Representatives (SR) dialogue

Had brief discussion with Rubio, Waltz on Bangladesh situation: Jaishankar

However, there was no discussion on the attacks on Indian consulates in the US or the threat to Indian diplomats here, Jaishankar said

DRDO to unveil laser weapon, Pralay missile at Republic Day Parade 2025

DRDO's Republic Day tableau will feature a laser-based directed energy weapon, while physical systems like Pralay, Pinaka, Akash, and BrahMos will highlight India's advanced defence capabilities

Amid US sanctions, oil buyers pull all levers to replace Russian shipments

As Indian companies begin talks with Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi this week, traders say discussions between refiners and the OPEC producers will be tense

22 injured in clashes between BNP factions in Bangladesh despite Sec 144

According to the Dhaka Tribune, the conflict occurred in the Ismailpur area of Shyamnagar after tensions escalated between the two groups

Committed to Quad, open to return of illegal immigrants: Jaishankar in US

Initiatives spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump have matured, paving the way for an ambitious future US-India partnership, said EAM S Jaishankar

Chhattisgarh encounter ends, neutralised Naxals being identified: Police

The operation, carried out jointly by the Chhattisgarh Police, CRPF, and Odisha's Special Operations Group (SOG) started on Sunday, and led to the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition

Attack on Indian consulate in San Francisco a 'serious matter': Jaishankar

The arson attack on our consulate in San Francisco is a very, very serious matter, and it is something for which we expect accountability, he said

We didn't stop trading, concerned about MFN status: EAM on Pakistan ties

He also reiterated India's longstanding concern regarding the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status, which India had extended to Pakistan but which Pakistan didn't reciprocate

India's 6% equalisation levy on ads may face US scrutiny under Trump memo

The equalisation levy was introduced at 6 per cent in FY17 for digital advertising services

India, US trying to arrange early meeting between Modi, Trump: Report

Trump's return to the White House has raised worries about the imposition of tariffs on India

Defence ministry finds L&T bid non-compliant in Rs 70k cr submarine deal

The Indian Navy is looking to buy six advanced submarines with the ability to stay underwater for three weeks under Project 75 India

Ashwini Vaishnaw meets Swiss delegation for railways tech, safety

Sources revealed that the Swiss Federal Railways made a presentation showcasing the latest advancements in infrastructure diagnostics