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Third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable to Convene in Delhi Tomorrow
The third round of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) will take place in New Delhi on Wednesday, aiming to further expand and deepen the bilateral relationship between the two nations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.The high-level...
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TN Fishermen on Indefinite Strike in Rameswaram in Protest against Arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
The fishing community in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram has gone on an indefinite strike after seven fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing.Tension has gripped the area. The arrests took...
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Early signs India may recalibrate its strategic posture post US tariffs: Report
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to visit China after six years and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval engaging with Russia on key defence deals, there are early signs that India may recalibrate its strategic posture and the shift in geopolitical alignment is...
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Leaders Slam Trump's Tariff Threat over Russian Oil; Call for Retaliatory Measures
Leaders across India's political spectrum on Thursday strongly reacted to US President Donald Trump's announcement of imposing a punitive 25 per cent tariff on India for continuing to buy oil from Russia -- a move that would raise total tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per...
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6TH Round of India-US Negotiations on Aug 25 Important: Morgan Stanley
The sixth round of India-US negotiations to reach an interim trade deal, currently slated for August 25, will be important as US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 per cent tariffs on India, raising the total tariffs to 50 per cent effective from August 27, a...
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India, Russia to Deepen Cooperation in Aluminium, Fertilisers, Railways, Mining
India and Russia have reaffirmed their strategic partnership by signing a Protocol to deepen cooperation in aluminium, fertilisers, railways, and mining technology.At the 11th session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernisation and Industrial Cooperation here, the...
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SK Telecom's Q2 net income plunges after massive data breach
SK Telecom, South Korea's leading wireless service provider, said on Wednesday its second-quarter net profit plunged 76.2 per cent from a year earlier due to the fallout from a massive data breach that affected its entire 25 million user base.Net profit for the three months...
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NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow amid US Tariff Threat over India's Russian Oil Purchases
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will hold meetings with senior Russian officials in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss India-Russia defence and security cooperation.The visit comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has announced that he will announce "very...
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14 TN Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
At least 14 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early morning hours of Wednesday.The fishermen were in two boats, with 10 in one and four in the other. They were apprehended for allegedly crossing the International Maritime...
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India and Philippines Friends by Choice, Partners by Destiny: PM Modi
Lauding ties between India and the Philippines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the two nations are "friends by choice and partners by destiny." He emphasised that while the diplomatic ties might be new, the cultural bond between the two nations exists...
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PM Modi Welcomes Philippines President Marcos at Hyderabad House; Discussions Set to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral ties between the two nations.Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson...
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Philippines Prez Accorded Ceremonial Welcome, Calls India Visit Reaffirmation of Strengthening Ties
Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr on Tuesday was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, after which, he said that this State Visit reaffirms the growing partnership between India and the Philippines.The Philippines President...
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Adani Group to Invest $10 billion in Vietnam to Boost Infra, Energy Sectors
The Adani Group plans a long-term investment in Vietnam of up to $10 billion, according to a report in Vietnam's Tuoi Tre News.Group Chairman Gautam Adani revealed the investment plan during a meeting with Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam in Hanoi, as part of his...
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3-day RBI MPC Begins, Economists Suggest 25 BPS Cut to Mitigate Impact of US Tariffs
The much-awaited Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting from August 4-6 comes at a time when the global economy is facing fresh challenges amid US tariffs - with India set to face 25 per cent tariffs from August 7.According to economists, the...
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Philippines President Marcos Begins 5-day India Visit Today to Boost Defence, Trade Ties
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Monday for a five-day state visit aimed at strengthening defence and trade relations between India and the Philippines.This marks his first official visit to India since assuming office in...
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Trump's Tariffs Won't Derail India's Growth Story: Former US Official
India's economy is on a strong growth path, and the recent 25 per cent tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump should be seen as a short-term challenge rather than a roadblock, Raymond Vickery, Senior Associate at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies...
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No Chance to Compromise on Farmer, Dairy, Agri Interests: Officials on US Tariffs
India does not make trade deals under any pressure or deadlines, and there is no chance to compromise on farmers, dairy and agriculture interests, government officials here said on Friday.According to officials familiar with the subject, the 25 per cent tariff hike imposed...
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Indian Envoy Meets Cyprus' Dy Tourism Minister to Boost Bilateral Ties, Explore Direct Flight Connectivity
As India and Cyprus continue to strengthen their strategic partnership, Indian High Commissioner Manish met with Cyprus' Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, in Nicosia to discuss deepening bilateral tourism ties.The two sides explored opportunities for enhanced...
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US Too Imposes Hefty Tariffs across Product Lines to Safeguard Domestic Industry: Data
The statement by US President Donald Trump that India's tariffs are way too high does not hold water as several nations, including America itself, protect their domestic businesses by imposing high customs duties on products.According to the World Trade Organisation (WTO)...
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Ahead of Taking over UNSC Presidency, Panama Minister in Delhi Holds Delegation-level Talks
Panama's Foreign Affairs Vice Minister Carlos Arturo Hoyos held a wide-ranging talk with senior Indian officials in New Delhi on Thursday, with discussions focusing on key United Nations issues.In a meeting with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West)...
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India Can Still Negotiate a Trade Deal with US: Economists
India can still negotiate a trade deal with the US despite Donald Trump deciding to impose a 25 per cent tariff along with a penalty on the country, say economists.India has categorically said that it will take all steps "necessary to secure our national interest, as has...
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US Student Detained at Chennai Airport for Carrying Banned Satellite Phone
Security officials at Chennai International Airport detained an American student early Thursday after he was found in possession of a satellite phone, a device banned in India for security reasons.The incident took place as a Scoot Airlines flight bound for Singapore was...
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Tsunami Strikes Russia's Kuril Islands, Residents Evacuated
A powerful earthquake in the Pacific Ocean triggered a tsunami that struck the northern Kuril Islands early Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of residents from Severo-Kurilsk, a coastal town in Russia's Far East.The quake, centred approximately 119 kilometres (74 miles)...
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Indian Diplomatic Mission in San Francisco Issues Safety Alerts after Massive Earthquake Hits Russia
A safety alert was issued by the Indian Consulate General in San Francisco, cautioning Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states and Hawaii on a potential Tsunami alert after a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka...
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ISRO-NASA Joint Satellite 'NISAR' to Launch Today from Sriharikota
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NASA are set to launch their collaborative Earth observation satellite, NISAR, on Wednesday, at 5:40 p.m. IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.The mission, valued at $1.5 billion, aims to revolutionise the...