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US ambassador describes ties with India as 'multiplicative relationship'

Speaking at an education meet here, Garcetti described the India-United States relations as a "multiplicative" relationship

Ex-foreign secretary Kwatra appointed as India's next ambassador to US

Former Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra was on Friday appointed as India's ambassador to the United States.

Indian Embassy in Moscow to help Air India passengers stuck in Krasnoyarsk

The statement said that the Indian officials will stay on the ground till the replacement plane arrives and takes all the passengers

Tel Aviv blast claimed by Houthi an apparent drone attack, says military

The explosion, which did not trigger air raid alarms, occurred hours after the Israeli military confirmed it had killed a senior commander of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia

NIA arrests key aide of Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh

The NIA is continuing with its investigation as part of its crackdown on the Khalistani terrorist outfits

2 cops injured as IED planted by Naxals goes off in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh

The incident occurred near Mutvendi village under Gangaloor police station area when a team of security personnel was out on a search operation, a police official said

Important to draw right lessons from Kargil war, not repeat mistakes: CDS

Saga, bravery and fortitude must continue to inspire future generations of the youth as well as soldiers who join the Indian armed forces, the CDS said

Gadchiroli encounter: 12 Naxals killed, had cumulative bounty of Rs 86 lakh

After the exchange of fire, a search was conducted in the area, which led to the recovery of the bodies of seven male and five female Maoists, SP Neelotpal said

Security forces kill two terrorists along LoC in infiltration bid in J&K

An Infiltration attempt has been successfully prevented with the elimination of two terrorists today on LoC in Keran Sector, Kupwara, said an official statement by the Chinar corps

India issues travel advisory for nationals in Bangladesh amid quota unrest

The clashes in Bangladesh arose from calls to reform the nation's civil service quota system, which allocates positions for certain groups, including descendants of those involved in the 1971 war

Local currency trade, exports, FTA will boost India-Russia commerce: GTRI

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Russia visit on July 8-9, India and Russia have set an ambitious bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030

8 rescued off Oman coast reach ashore; 1 Indian national's body recovered

Tragically, the body of one Indian crew member has been recovered. The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation and ensuring all possible assistance for the affected families

Two soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Doda district

A massive search operation was launched in Desa and adjoining forest areas following the killing of four army personnel

Ship built by GRSE to explore Indian Ocean for rare minerals, says official

The vessel will be deployed for undertaking deep sea scientific surveys and sampling towards the Deep Ocean Mission

Misri to board to Bhutan on Friday in first trip as foreign secretary

The foreign secretary's visit underscores the "highest priority" the government of India attaches to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy

Taiwan reports increase in military activity by China near its borders

Ten of the detected aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, which traditionally serves as an informal boundary

India's national interest paramount: Russian FM Lavrov on energy ties

Lavrov was responding to a question about Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Moscow and the opposition faced by India for its energy cooperation with Russia.

Haryana govt announces 10% job reservation for Agniveers; key details

The reservation includes a 10 per cent horizontal quota for Agniveers in the posts of constable, mining guard, forest guard, jail warden, and SPO

Retired diplomat Vinay Kwatra nominated as new US ambassador to secure ties

Kwatra, who retired as India's foreign secretary earlier this month, will look to bring certainty to the India-US relationship

8 out of 13 Indians onboard vessel capsized off Oman coast rescued

Nine crew members from MT Falcon Prestige - eight Indians and one Sri Lankan - have been rescued during the search operations, the sources said