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Students, Professionals, Astrologers from Rajasthan Stranded in Dubai as Flight Operations Shut
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the Israel-US airstrikes on Iran, flight operations to parts of the Gulf region have been disrupted. Several flights have been cancelled, leaving many people from Rajasthan stranded in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.A group of...
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Refugee expulsions fuel Afghan unity, derail Pakistan's regime change plans
The fragile ceasefire between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan collapsed when the latter declared an open war with Kabul. The first round of strikes went in Pakistan's favour, and this boosted its army's morale.Pakistan may be one up on Afghanistan when it comes to air...
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PM Modi Meets Canadian Counterpart Mark Carney at Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, at New Delhi's Hyderabad House to discuss strengthening the bilateral partnership.Both leaders will review the progress achieved to date across diverse areas of the India-Canada Strategic...
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Middle East conflict, security of stranded Indians reviewed in CCS meet
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on February 28 and the subsequent escalation in the Middle East, as well as the security of the Indian citizens in the region.Convened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on...
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Crude Oil Prices Surge over 7 PC as Israel-Iran War Escalates
Global crude oil prices went up more than 7 per cent on Monday as war in West Asia escalated, following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran.Brent crude futures prices surged to $82.37, the highest since January 2025. Brent crude oil price rallied 7.60 per cent to $78.41...
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PM Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu Discuss West Asia Situation amid Rising Regional Tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the evolving regional situation in West Asia amid escalating tensions following recent developments in the Middle East.Sharing details of the conversation...
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PM Modi Invites Israeli Firms to Explore Investment, Manufacturing Opportunities in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Israeli companies to explore opportunities in India to invest, manufacture and build technology partnerships, it was announced on Thursday.PM Modi, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visited an exhibition...
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Gold and silver prices dip amid profit booking as US dollar gains
Gold and silver prices retreated on Tuesday, amid uptick in US dollar and profit-taking after huge gains in previous session.Investors weighed in tariff uncertainty and ongoing US-Iran peace talks which capped the decline in prices.MCX gold April futures dipped 0.58 per...
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91 Countries and Global Organisations Join New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact
The number of countries and international organisations joining the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact has reached 91, it was announced on Tuesday.The 'AI Impact Summit 2026', held in New Delhi last week, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI...
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Look forward to strengthening ties: PM Modi wishes Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten on assuming office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated his new Dutch counterpart, Rob Jetten, on assuming the office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands and expressed hope for further strengthening the bilateral ties.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Congratulations, Mr...
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India's Trade Surplus with US May Cross $90 Billion, No Impact from Bangladesh Deal: SBI
India's trade surplus with the US may cross $90 billion annually after the trade deal, with at least a $45 billion annual additional trade surplus with the US, which is 1.1 per cent of the GDP, and savings of $3 billion in forex reserve, an SBI Research report said on...
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Zero US Tariff on Diamonds and Gemstones a Major Step Forward: GJC'S Avinash Gupta
The India-US trade deal is very good and the biggest advantage it brings to the diamond industry is that under Section 3, diamonds and gemstones will now be moved to a zero per cent tariff, which is a major step forward, Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman of All India Gem and...
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Social Justice Key to Viksit Bharat Goals: India at UN
Social justice is central to India's Viksit Bharat goals, said Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur at the 64th session of the UN Commission for Social Development in New York, US.Leading the Indian delegation, Thakur highlighted its...
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India-US Trade Deal - a 'threat' to Indian Farmers, Warns Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday expressed concerns that the new trade agreement between India and the US could adversely affect Indian farmers and the agricultural sector in the near future.While the detailed draft...
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EAM Jaishankar Meets Rubio, Bessent in Washington
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, holding wide-ranging discussions on the India-US strategic and economic partnership."Delighted to meet US SecRubio this afternoon,"...
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EAM Jaishankar arrives in US for strategic minerals talks
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in New York on Monday for a three-day official visit to the United States focused on cooperation in critical minerals and meetings with senior officials from the Trump administration.Jaishankar is scheduled to travel to...
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India-US Trade Agreement Is a Win-win Deal: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The India-US trade deal is a win-win deal and citizens and industries of both countries will benefit greatly from this agreement, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.In a detailed post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said the agreement would...
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Dalai Lama Wins First Grammy, Says Recognition of Shared Universal Responsibility
Globally acclaimed spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, 90, has won his first Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The Nobel Peace Laureate competed against Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan, US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, show...
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UN chief sees 'a lot of positive expectations' from India-EU trade agreement
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that he sees "a lot of positive expectations" from the recent free trade agreement between India and the European Union, and it could contribute to global multi-polarity.On Tuesday, India and the EU announced the free...
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Panic in Khalistani Circles as India-EU Deal Boosts Counter-terror Cooperation
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement has been called the mother of all trade deals. While both sides have plenty to benefit, the Khalistanis are clearly unhappy with this deal. They feel that close ties between the European Union (EU) and India mean that the latter...
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Trade Deal Unlocks Access to $572.3 Billion EU Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Market
The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) unlocks access to the $572.3 billion EU pharmaceuticals and medical devices market, giving impetus to the Indian pharmaceuticals sector, according to the government.According to the Ministry of...
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EU, India have concluded mother of all deals, created free trade zone of two billion people: Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday the successful conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement, referring to the pact "as the mother of all deals"."Europe and India are making history today. We have concluded the mother of all deals....
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Rajnath Singh Meets EU Delegation as India Set to Sign Major Defence Pact
India is moving closer to finalising a landmark defence and trade partnership with the European Union, as a high-level EU delegation held discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday.The meeting held at Singh's office takes place amid broader...
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US, India Launch Joint Drug Policy Working Group
The United States and India have launched a new joint mechanism to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, officials said.The inaugural meeting of the US-India Drug Policy Executive Working Group was held in Washington from January 20 to 21,...
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PM Modi Receives Call from Brazilian President Lula; AI Summit, UN Reform Discussed
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said during a telephone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday that he intends to attend the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi next month. The two leaders aligned on Global South priorities and pressed for United Nations...