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India-US Trade Talks Resume amid Renewed Hopes over Tariffs
The trade talks between India and the United States resumed here on Tuesday, as US Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch reached Commerce Ministry, amid the thaw in the relations between the two nations.The India trade negotiators are led by Rajesh Agrawal, Special...
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Post Uprising, Nepalese Youth Want 'Modi like Leader' to Become Prime Minister
In the aftermath of KP Sharma Oli's government collapsing, the people of Nepal, especially the youth, have expressed a strong desire for a leader like Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take charge and lead the nation onwards.IANS spoke to several young Nepalese citizens on...
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'Stay Away from Any Offers': India Advises Citizens against Joining Russian Army
India on Thursday issued a stern advisory cautioning its nationals against joining the Russian Army, amid reports that several Indians who had travelled to Moscow were being pushed into combat roles in the Ukraine war."We have seen reports about Indian nationals having been...
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PM Modi to Meet Mauritian Counterpart Ramgoolam in Varanasi Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have bilateral talks with his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi on Thursday.At around 11.30 a.m. in Varanasi, PM Modi will host his Ramgoolam, who is on a state visit to India from...
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India, US Can Shape Resilient, Balanced and Transformative Partnership: Amitabh Kant
India and the US can together shape a resilient, balanced and transformative partnership, said former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Wednesday.His remarks come as Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded positively to US President Donald Trump's remark on resuming trade...
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Andhra Pradesh begins efforts to rescue 187 people stranded in Nepal
The government of Andhra Pradesh has identified 187 people from the state stranded in violence-hit Nepal and initiated measures to rescue them.These people are stranded in different locations across Nepal.Andhra Pradesh Real Time Governance (RTG) Minister Nara Lokesh is...
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Tourists Stranded in Nepal as Gen Z Protests Force Kathmandu Airport Shutdown
Hundreds of Indian tourists have been left stranded in Nepal after the Kathmandu Airport was shut down due to safety concerns because of the violent Gen Z protests against alleged corruption and the government's social media ban.What began as a peaceful Gen Z-led movement...
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Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam to visit Varanasi today
Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam is set to arrive in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday.Upon his arrival in Varanasi at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, he will be welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi...
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Nepal Violence: India Closely Monitoring Situation, Indian Nationals Advised to Exercise Caution
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said it is closely monitoring the escalating situation in Nepal following large-scale protests led by the country's Gen Z population.The MEA said in an advisory this morning, also advised Indian nationals in Nepal to...
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Royal Bhutan Temple in Bihar's Rajgir Formally Consecrated; Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Expresses Gratitude to PM Tobgay
In a moment of deep spiritual and diplomatic significance, the Royal Bhutan Temple in Bihar's Rajgir was formally consecrated by His Holiness The Je Khenpo, marking a milestone in India-Bhutan relations.Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who attended the ceremony, on Thursday,...
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S. Korea to Provide $409 Million in Financial Support to US Tariff-hit Steel, Aluminium Firms
The government will provide up to 570 billion won ($408.8 million) in emergency financial aid this year to help South Korean companies cushion the blow from the 50 per cent US tariff on all steel and aluminium imports, the industry ministry said on Wednesday.The measure...
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S. Korea Logs Faster-than-expected GDP Growth in Q2 on Exports, Consumption
South Korea's economy grew faster than earlier estimated in the second quarter driven by strong exports and improved private consumption, central bank data showed on Wednesday.The country's real gross domestic product (GDP) -- a key measure of economic growth -- increased...
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Rescue Teams Face Challenges in Quake-hit Afghan Provinces
Communication and connectivity issues are major challenges being faced by humanitarian aid workers in the earthquake-hit provinces of Afghanistan, according to the United Nations.Meanwhile, members of the Hindu and Sikh communities from Afghanistan have pooled in their...
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India in Dialogue with US for Bilateral Trade Deal: Piyush Goyal
As US President Donald Trump and his team continue to target India over purchasing Russian energy, Union Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said New Delhi is negotiating with Washington to formulate an interim bilateral trade deal.Speaking at an industry...
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PM Modi Takes Veiled Dig at Trump's Tariff Policy as India's Growth Surges
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India's robust GDP growth in the April-June quarter despite the challenges in the global market arising due to "economic selfishness".The Prime Minister's remark comes in the backdrop of the tariff turmoil triggered by US...
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Shashi Tharoor Backs India-China Talks, Calls for Balanced Diplomacy
Senior Congress Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor has welcomed the latest round of diplomatic talks between India and China, describing them as a timely and necessary step by the Central government.Tharoor, a former top UN official, said on Tuesday the move could help India...
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World trusts India to build future of semiconductors, next-gen reforms soon: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the world now trusts India and is ready to build the future of the semiconductor industry with it, adding that the government will soon launch next generation of reforms in the field of semiconductors.Inaugurating the...
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Indian Army arrives in US for 21st edition of 'Yudh Abhyas 2025'
A contingent of the Indian Army has touched down at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, the US, for the 21st edition of 'Yudh Abhyas 2025', scheduled from September 1 to 14, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday."An Indian Army contingent has reached Fort Wainwright,...
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to Begin Three-day India Visit Today
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to arrive in India on Tuesday for a three-day official visit, marking a key moment in the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.The visit, which coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations...
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Consumer Inflation to Rise Back to around 2 PC in Sep: BOK
Consumer inflation is projected to rebound to around 2 per cent in September as the temporary factors behind last month's slowdown dissipate, the central bank here said on Tuesday.Bank of Korea (BOK) Deputy Governor Kim Woong made the assessment during a meeting to review...
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South Korean Battery Makers' Global Market Share Declines
South Korean battery makers saw their combined global market share decline from a year earlier in the January-July period despite overall growth in global electric vehicle (EV) battery usage, data showed on Tuesday.The combined market share of South Korea's top three...
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EAM S Jaishankar Expresses Deep Concern over Afghanistan Earthquake, Offers Assistance
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday expressed deep concern over the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan's Kunar Province, which has claimed more than 600 lives so far.Taking to social media platform X, S. Jaishankar said, "The devastating earthquake in...
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Shehbaz Sharif's Embarrassing Run at SCO as PM Modi, XI Close Ranks on Terror
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is clearly not having the best outing at the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit being held at Tianjin, the port city in China.During the 2022 summit, Sharif had an embarrassing moment during a bilateral with...
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Russia Shares 'video of the Day' as PM Modi, Putin, Xi Jinping Share Warm Moment at SCO Summit
A candid and informal interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping just before the start of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit has gone viral online, with Russia's Ministry of Foreign...
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PM Modi Joins SCO Family Photograph in China Ahead of Major Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday joined world leaders for the official Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Family Photograph in Tianjin, China, marking a key diplomatic moment on the sidelines of the regional summit.The image, symbolising unity and cooperation...