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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

Bangladesh lawyer to seek bail for spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das

The court dismissed the petition as Chinmoy Krishna Das did not authorize power to the lawyer Ghosh who submitted the plea

Pressured by China, Pakistan plans security firm to guard Chinese nationals

Amid rising attacks on Chinese workers in Pakistan, Beijing pressures Islamabad to act. Pakistan now eyes a security firm, sparking questions on sovereignty and deepening tensions

'Frank, candid, constructive': Foreign secretary Misri on Bangladesh talks

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefs Parliamentary Standing Committee on India-Bangladesh relations after Dhaka visit

Terror hideout busted in J-K's Reasi, huge cache of weapons recovered

The security forces remain vigilant and urge citizens to report any suspicious activity to the authorities

Taiwan detects 34 Chinese military aircraft, 16 vessels around territory

In response to the PLA's activities, the MND initiated war-preparedness drills at strategic locations across the island

UAE foreign minister arrives in New Delhi for 15th Joint Commission Meeting

Notably, the 14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Must save minorities in Bangladesh, bring them back: Mamata to Centre

Members of various Hindu organisations and civil society groups on Tuesday staged protests across India against attacks on community members in Bangladesh

EAM Jaishankar to meet UAE counterpart on Dec 12 for strategic dialogue

Jaishankar and Al Nahyan will review the entire gamut of bilateral strategic ties at a meeting of the India-UAE Strategic Dialogue on Thursday, officials said