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Om Birla stresses Parliamentary exchanges between India-UAE to boost ties

Mentioning the strong possibilities of cooperation in technology, innovation, and investment in India, Birla opined that due to collective efforts, India has become the fifth largest economy in world

PM Modi's Brunei, Singapore visit significant step in Act East policy: EAM

Notably, PM Modi announced that the ties between India and Brunei have been elevated to level of Enhanced Partnership. This was the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei

Attacks on Hindus not communal, issue exaggerated, says Bangladesh's Yunus

He suggested that the attacks were not communal, but a fallout of a political upheaval as there is a perception that most Hindus supported the now-deposed Awami League regime

EU committed to stronger cooperation with India in Indo-Pacific, says envoy

The EU envoy to New Delhi described the Indo-Pacific as a "vital hub" of strategic importance to both India and the EU in view of the region's role in the maritime supply chains

PM Modi hails nation, says India wants to make its own 'Singapores'

Modi flew to Singapore on Wednesday after wrapping his visit to Brunei, the first bilateral visit there by an Indian prime minister

India to develop strict checks to avoid Chinese parts in military drones

An 'appropriate methodology' with the necessary technical evaluation criteria is being devised to prevent the inclusion of Chinese parts and electronics in these drones

Security agencies detect phishing fraud that mimics MoD's official website

An advisory issued this week by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) has identified two phishing links -- mod.gov.in.aboutcase.nl/publications.html and mod.gov.in.army.aboutcase.nl/publications.html

PM Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore: What is India's Act East Policy?

India's Act East Policy focuses on building ties with Asean countries to promote peace, economic collaboration, and cultural ties while also acting as a counterweight to China's growing influence

In touch with India, China, Brazil over Ukraine conflict: President Putin

Putin's remarks came within two weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Ukraine where he held talks with President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

To boost investment PM Modi announces 'Invest India Office' in Singapore

Four MOUs were exchanged, and these are in cooperation in semiconductor ecosystem, in digital technologies, in skill development and education, and in health care

Russian funds in Indian vostro accounts fall to $3.5 bn: What is their use?

Russian funds in Indian rupee vostro accounts have halved to $3.5 billion in 12-15 months. Vostro accounts, introduced in July 2022 in India, facilitate rupee trade

Hasina must stay silent in India till B'desh seeks her extradition: Yunus

Yunus stated that the interim government is committed to ensuring justice for the people of Bangladesh against the atrocities, and justice requires that she be brought back to the country

'Ready for peace talks, India could mediate': Russia's Putin on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested China, India, and Brazil as potential mediators in Ukraine peace talks, which he said can be based on a previously unimplemented Istanbul agreement

PM Modi, Singapore counterpart Wong visit semiconductor firm, discuss ties

Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association gave a briefing on the development of the semiconductor ecosystem in Singapore

Defence ministry to revise Agniveer benefits, increase retention

The Ministry of Defence is discussing plans to boost the retention rate of Agniveers, which would allow more individuals to extend their service beyond the initial four-year period

UK-India sign new infrastructure financing bridge agreement in London

The UK-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), agreed during the UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in September last year, has now been operationalised

PM Modi begins Singapore visit, aims at boosting strategic partnership

PM Modi said he is looking forward to the various meetings aimed at boosting the India-Singapore friendship and closer cultural ties

PM's Singapore visit to bolster Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific vision: MEA

Elaborating on the next day's schedule, Jaiswal said that PM Modi is set to meet with the CEOs of top Singaporean companies

Development in NE priority: HM Shah after peace pact with insurgent groups

He also said PM Narendra Modi has not only bridged the gap between the Northeast and Delhi by connecting them through roads, railways and flights, but has also bridged the gap between hearts

With 2 more murder charges, Bangladesh's deposed PM Hasina faces 94 cases

The 76-year-old Awami League leader, who resigned and fled to India last month, has had a slew of cases filed against her mostly for murders during the mass student protests