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India has evacuated all nationals who wished to return from Syria: MEA

The Syrian government collapsed on Sunday as the rebels seized control of capital Damascus after capturing several other prominent cities and towns

No untoward activity from Pak side since deploying anti-drone system: BSF

Talking to reporters in connection with the 60th Raising Day celebrations of the force and to highlight the achievements registered by his troops in Jammu this year, Boora said the sector has

Trump's immigration crackdown: Nearly 18,000 Indians at risk of deportation

Trump's administration is ramping up deportation efforts, with 18,000 undocumented Indians at risk of being sent back to India

Govt recommends prosecution in online job scams, urges website blocks

Responding to supplementaries, Jaishankar said the government has brought back 1,167 Indians from Cambodia and another 497 from Myanmar, who were taken there on the pretext of getting them jobs

Indian forces reach all patrolling points in Depsang, Ladakh: Jaishankar

He said if any of India's neighbours thinks that by doing something they want to change India's position, they should be very clear that it is not going to happen

China claims it's creating 'super' fighter pilots using ancient exercise

With demands for future hi-tech air battles growing, the daily training of PLA's elite pilots has surpassed that of their American counterparts, claims a report

Good ties with Pakistan possible, but terror must stop first: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Lok Sabha that India seeks good ties with Pakistan but stressed they must be free of terrorism, adding the ball is in Pakistan's court

No problem with Adani funding Colombo Port project: Sri Lankan minister

It is a very important project for revenue generation for the port, we are keen to see it going ahead

EAM Jaishankar meets UAE counterpart at 4th India-UAE Strategic Dialogue

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Zayed Al Nahyan and expressed his optimism about the future of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Iran, and Armenia hold second trilateral consultations in Delhi

The discussions also covered ways to promote trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges while strengthening people-to-people tie

Bangladesh court keeps bail plea, denies early hearing for Chinmoy Das

Chinmoy's lawyer Rabindra Ghosh expressed disappointment and said that he is considering to move the bail prayer to the High Court

PM Modi discusses India-Middle East-Europe corridor with UAE dy PM: MEA

The two leaders emphasized strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership including in the areas of technology, energy, and people-to-people ties, as per MEA statement

86 Indians attacked or murdered in various countries in 2023: Centre

In 2023, out of the 86 Indian nationals who were attacked or murdered, the figures for the US stood at 12, while it was 10 each for Canada, the UK and Saudi Arabia, as per the data shared

Attacks on vessels in Red sea impact our trade: Centre tells Parliament

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written response to a query also said the government has "raised the issue" with the countries in the region

Defence ministry signs Rs 13,500 cr deal with HAL for 12 Sukhoi jets

The supply of these aircraft would enhance the operational capability of the Indian Air Force and strengthen defence preparedness of the country, the ministry said in a statement

Govt clears Rs 22,000 crore for Su-30 fighter jets, 100 K-9 howitzers

The 12 SU-30MKI jets for the Indian Air Force would be licensed manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at its Nashik facility and cost around Rs 13,000 crore

India-UK FTA talks likely to resume in Jan aiming to resolve pending issues

The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors like IT and healthcare in the UK market, besides market access for several goods at nil customs duty

Bangladesh delegation likely to attend Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata

The Army's eastern Command, which is headquartered at Fort William here, will hold a series of programmes on Vijay Diwas to mark the historic victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 war against

President Murmu confers honorary rank of General on Nepal's army chief

There has been a tradition of conferring the title of Honorary General on the Army chiefs of Nepal and India since 1950

Burning saree to threats: Bangladesh's BNP protesting Indian 'interference'

Amid diplomatic chill caused by arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's criticism of India has intensified recently