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UK's shadow minister Priti Patel wants China on national security risk list

The 52-year-old Indian-origin frontline member of the Opposition Conservative Party led by Kemi Badenoch pointed with concern to the recent scandal engulfing an alleged Chinese spy

PM Modi gets Kuwait's highest honour 'The Order Of Mubarak Al Kabeer'

This is the 20th international honour given to PM Modi by a country, officials said

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome ahead of talks with Kuwaiti leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at the Bayan Palace here ahead of his talks with Kuwait's top leadership on Sunday.

India, Sweden can strengthen ties in climate solutions: Swedish officials

Sven Ostberg, Consul General of Sweden in Mumbai, cited examples of Envac's solid waste management systems in Mumbai and Gujarat, and IVL's wastewater treatment plant addressing pollution

India can never permit others to have veto on its choices: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar was conferred the 27th SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati National Eminence Award. The awards are given in four fields Public Leadership, Community Leadership, Human endeavour, Science

7 Indians among around 200 injured in German Christmas market attack

Senior prosecutor Horst Walter Nopens said the motive for the attack remains unclear, but the suspect's dissatisfaction with Germany's treatment of Saudi refugees may have played a role

India will become growth engine of the world: PM Modi in Kuwait

While speaking at the 'Hala Modi' community event at Kuwait's Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, PM Modi highlighted India's rapid transformation in various fields

India condemns attack on German Christmas market; Indians among injured

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian mission in Germany is in contact with the Indians injured in the attack and is rendering all possible assistance

India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices: Jaishankar

In a video message for a function in Mumbai, he said when India is etched more deeply in global consciousness, its repercussions are truly profound

PM Modi reiterates India's support for 2-state solution on Palestine issue

PM Modi reiterated India's support for a negotiated two-state solution towards the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine within secure and recognised borders

Imran Khan's wife granted interim bail in cases related to Nov 26 protest

Among the cases is a murder case filed against Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, his wife and senior party leaders in connection with the deaths of paramilitary soldiers

B'desh commission finds India's 'involvement in enforced disappearances'

The commission said it found intelligence information about the practice of captive exchanges between the two countries and the possible subsequent fate of detainees

Indian manpower, skills, tech will help build 'New Kuwait': PM Modi

Modi, who is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was addressing a gathering of the Indian community here

PM Modi begins Kuwait trip with visit to labour camp, to meet Emir

Modi is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His visit to Kuwait is the first for any Indian Prime Minister to this Gulf nation in 43 years

As Fitch upgrades ratings, Sri Lanka claims it has ended debt default

Fitch upgraded Sri Lanka's long term credit default rating to CCC+ from CCC- on Friday as it said that the risk of another default on local currency debt has been reduced

Russia reaffirms support to India's bid for permanent membership of UNSC

Ways to deepen cooperation in tackling threats of terrorism were discussed at a meeting of the India-Russia joint working group (JWG) on counter-terrorism cooperation

Insurgency over, time for change in approach of police in NE: Shah

Shah, addressing the 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) here, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought peace in the region by inking 20 peace accords in 10 years

MoD signs Rs 7,629-cr deal with L&T for 100 more K9 Vajra artillery guns

Procurement of the latest batch of K9 Vajra-T guns will 'catalyse artillery modernisation' and 'enhance the Indian Army's overall operational readiness', says MoD

French magazine exposes Pak's links to extremist network Jaish-e-Mohammed

The report highlights the resurgence of the Jaish e Mohammed (JeM), particularly in Bahawalpur area of Punjab province

Arrested members of banned outfit planned 'Chicken's Neck' attack: Police

They wanted to create large-scale instability in the corridor by carrying out synchronised attacks and fomenting instability