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Leaders of Imran Khan's PTI arrested as party marks 'Black Day' across Pak

The PTI has planned its main rally in Swabi, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where the party is in power. It has also asked its workers and supporters to protest across the country

Employability of Indian graduates rises to 54.81% in last decade: Mandaviya

He said BIMSTEC countries present an opportunity for collective growth and development given that more than 60 per cent of their population is below 35 years and that India is committed to guide them

Henley Index: Singapore's passport is world's strongest, India at 80th spot

Singaporean passport holders enjoy visa-free access to 193 out of 227 destinations worldwide, placing the country at the top of the list

Israel's Minister Nir Barkat to lead business delegation to India on Feb 10

The high-profile visit is being coordinated by the Ministry of Economy & Industry on the Israeli side and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on the Indian side

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels around its territory

In recent weeks, China has been visibly boosting its ability to invade Taiwanese beaches with innovative new naval equipment

Warned about deportations of 'illegal' immigrants from US: Taranjit Sandhu

Sandhu's comments on Friday came after the US deported several Indian nationals who had allegedly migrated illegally to the United States

Bangladesh's govt warns of stern action after vandalism across country

The interim government said Wednesday's attack was sparked by Hasina for regularly making provocative remarks from exile to create instability in Bangladesh

Deaths of 23 Hindus, 152 attacks on temples in B'desh cited since Aug: Govt

The Government of India has taken note of the incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and shared its concerns with the government of Bangladesh, the minister said

In touch with US for surrender of 26/11 convict Tahawwur Rana: Vikram Misri

Pakistani-origin businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was convicted for his role in the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai, which resulted in the deaths of 164 people, may now be extradited to India

B'desh statements portraying India negatively regrettable: MEA official

Comments attributed to former prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina have been made in her individual capacity in which India has no role to play, Jaiswal said

Will not accept description of India as uncooperative country: Vikram Misri

Misri, speaking at a weekly press briefing on Friday, said that there are certain legalities in the deportation process to make sure all the citizens are Indian citizens

In Paris, PM Narendra Modi will push to bridge AI digital divide

To co-chair AI Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron on Feb 11

India is both a developed & developing country: Former German ambassador

Whether it's in Starbucks or buying cucumbers in countryside, people use QR codes. This level of digital integration is something West can learn from, says Walter J Lindner, former German ambassador

Up to 487 presumed citizens with removal order with US authorities: Govt

The foreign secretary's remarks at a special briefing ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the US came amid an uproar over the recent deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants

PM Modi to meet President Trump on two-day working visit to US from Feb 12

Addressing a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Modi's visit will give further impetus and direction to India-US bilateral relationship

Indian Consulate in Seattle faces protest over alleged visa denial

The Consulate said it was compelled to call in relevant local authorities to deal with the situation. Further action is being initiated against the trespassers

Number of Indian prisoners in foreign jails at present is 10,152: Govt

The government was asked whether it has come to its notice that a large number of Indians, especially people from Kerala, are boarded in jails in Qatar after the FIFA World Cup

Indian consulate again denies visa to US's Kshama Sawant - Know who she is?

A long-time advocate for workers' rights and social justice, Sawant has been an outspoken critic of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration

Here's how much the US spent to send illegal Indian immigrants back home

A US Air Force cargo plane landed in Amritsar on Wednesday with 104 Indian nationals deported for illegal entry, marking the first known use of military aircraft for such deportations

Over 15,700 illegal Indian immigrants deported by US since 2009: Jaishankar

A US military aircraft with 104 illegal Indian immigrants arrived in Amritsar on Wednesday, marking the first batch deported under Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration