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Japan, India, Australia and US foreign ministers to meet in Tokyo in October: Report

Japanese foreign affairs chief Toshimitsu Motegi, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, and Australian...

18-year-old Indian boy named by UN to the 2020 class of young leaders for Sustainable Development Goals

The Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative is organised on a biennial basis by the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth.

India, US working to solve visa issues, says Ministry of External Affairs

India is engaged with the US administration and its Congress on issues related to the movement of Indian professionals including those...

Birthday wishes pour in from around the globe as Indian PM Modi turns 70

A 71-kg cake, a 'Know NaMo' quiz and congratulations pouring in from around the world marked the 70th birthday of Indian Prime Minister...

India, UK to negotiate new free trade deal: Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways, said that India and the United Kingdom will begin the process of...

Indian-origin Avni Doshi's debut novel 'Burnt Sugar' shortlisted for 2020 Booker Prize

Indian-origin author Avni Doshi is among the six finalists whose works have been shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize for her debut novel...

India, US, Israel to cooperate in developing 5G technology: US official

India, Israel and the United States have begun collaboration in developmental area, and in next generation of emerging technologies,...

India becoming one of the leading attractions for foreign investment: PM Modi in USISPF speech

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said 1.3 billion Indians have embarked on one mission - to create an "Atmanirbhar Bharat", which seeks...

Twitter account of PM Modi’s personal website hacked, social media platform says it is investigating

The account, which goes by the handle narendramodi_in, has 2.5 million followers and over 37,000 tweets.

PM Modi expected to address virtual UN General Assembly on September 26

This is the first time in the UN's 75-year history that the annual General Assembly session will be held virtually.

US-India trade deal almost ready to be finalised: Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

The "whole package" of the US-India trade deal is almost ready and it can be finalised when the local political situation in the United...

Indian Supreme Court directs Vijay Mallya to appear before it on October 5

The Indian Supreme Court has directed embattled businessman Vijay Mallya, who has been ordered to be extradited from the United Kingdom, to...

Former India President Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84

He was admitted to hospital on August 10 to undergo a surgery to remove a clot in the brain, following which he developed complications.

Pranab Mukherjee - One of India's premier statesmen

The 13th President of India (2012-2017), served the nation in various capacities over a political career spanning five decades.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates online portal for NRIs

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath yesterday launched the Indian state's official online portal for Non-Resident Indian (NRIs),...

Mahatma Gandhi’s gold-rimmed spectacles sell for over INR 2.5 crore at auction

The spectacles sold within six minutes of bidding and were bought by an American collector.

In a COVID-19 ravaged world, 'namaste' becomes the chosen greeting as demonstrated by Merkel and Macron

This is not the first time namaste has been used the preferred form of greeting with US President Trump, Prince Charles and Israel PM...

UK announces GBP 3 mn fund for COVID, climate change studies in India

The United Kingdom government has launched a GBP 3 million innovation challenge fund in India to support scientists in academia and industry...

In Pics: Indian Independence Day celebrations around the world

On the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day, Indian flags were unfurled across the world and virtual ceremonies held on account of the...

“Make in India, make for the world”, says PM Modi in Independence Day speech

He addressed a variety of issues ranging from an atmanirbhar or self-reliant India to addressing the country’s fight against the...

India-US relations will deepen post-pandemic, says CGI San Francisco Dr T V Nagendra Prasad

United States (US) firms are looking at India as an engine for growth post-pandemic, said Dr T V Nagendra Prasad, Consulate General of...

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern visits temple, relishes puri-chhole

The Prime Minister also participated in prayers held at the temple.

Expect to see growth in UK-India trade post coronavirus crisis: UKIBC CEO

India is an attractive proposition for United Kingdom businesses looking for alternatives to China, in view of the prevailing sentiments...

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