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India, Kuwait to set up joint commission to expand overall cooperation

The decision was taken at a meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Kuwaiti counterpart Abudullah Ali Al Yahya

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri likely to visit Bangladesh next week

It will be the first high-level visit by a senior Indian government official to Bangladesh since the interim government came to power on August 8 after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as prime minister

Bhutan king Wangchuck to visit India for two-day trip starting Thursday

"The visit shall provide both sides an opportunity to review the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and to further advance the exemplary bilateral partnership across diverse sectors," it said in a

Nepal signs BRI cooperation agreement with China during PM Oli's visit

The agreement was inked during Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's official visit to China - his first official visit to that country after assuming office for the fourth time

730 CAPF, NSG, AR personnel committed suicide in last five years: Govt

The data cited by him showed that 47,891 personnel in CAPF, NSG and AR have taken voluntary retirement and 7,664 have resigned in the last five years

Hasina destroyed governance, need reforms before elections are held: Yunus

The relations between the two neighbours have deteriorated ever since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as prime minister in August with India expressing concern over Hindus and other minorities being

Grains for gold: Govt export curbs drive boom in barter smuggling

The practice of smuggling gold to buy grain has persisted even after India, the world's second-largest gold consumer, slashed 9 percentage points from its import duty in July

Will discuss de-escalation with China in coming days: Jaishankar tells RS

Jaishankar also said that disengagement has now been achieved in full in eastern Ladakh through a step-by-step process

Adani Defence delivers 2nd Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to Navy

Drishti 10 Starliner drone, manufactured by Adani Defence, is an advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours endurance

India's success in capturing 'China-Plus-One strategy' limited: NITI report

It said that India is seen as an attractive destination for companies looking to shift their bases out of China and this shift offers the country a chance to enhance its manufacturing capabilities

Taiwan tells China to respect diplomatic norms amid rising tensions

China has spoken out against Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's phone call with US Representative Nancy Pelosi

PM Modi extends greetings on Navy Day, salutes Indian Navy's valour

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his greetings and warm wishes to all Indian Navy personnel

Spear Corps commander Pendharkar reviews operational preparedness in Assam

GOC Pendharkar interacted with the troops and lauded them for their dedication to duty

US-India talks this week likely to address Bangladesh minorities, China

Donald Lu, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, is slated to visit India to co-lead the US-India East Asia Consultations, focusing on global and regional issues

India votes on resolution calling for withdrawal of Israel from Palestine

The resolution, adopted as orally revised, reiterated its call for the achievement, without delay, of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East

India, UK convene second 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue in Delhi

Key priorities included strengthening economic and trade ties with a focus on the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement

Healthy land key to regional stability: India at UN desertification summit

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the country promotes eco-friendly lifestyles and the use of traditional knowledge in daily life

India willing to build constructive relationship with B'desh: India envoy

Bangladesh has suspended all activities of its Assistant High Commission in Agartala after the breach of its premises

China's Prez Xi praises Nepal PM Oli's commitment to promote bilateral ties

Oli arrived in Beijing on Monday on a four-day visit to China, his first official visit to that country after assuming office for the fourth time

Bangladesh suspends visa services in Agartala mission over security reasons

Amid escalating tensions between the two countries, Dhaka summoned the Indian envoy posted there to protest against the alleged vandalism of its mission in Tripura