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Do not want anyone to play spoiler in Afghanistan, says Pakistan

A day after the first-ever Indian delegation visited Kabul since the Taliban took over last year, Pakistan said that it would not like any country playing the role of a spoiler in Afghanistan

Rising attacks on people, places of worship in India, says Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there has been rising attacks on people and places of worship in India, asserting that America will continue to stand up for religious freedom

India and EU need to work together for green future, says EU envoy

Asserting that Delhi's role in green hydrogen is important, Ugo Astuto, Ambassador of the European Union to India and Bhutan said that both India and the EU need to work together for a green future

Govt weighs panel to rule on appeals against social media content takedowns

Social media firms are already required to have an in-house grievance redressal officer and designate executives to co-ordinate with law enforcement officials.

India in touch with Turkey on wheat consignment rejection: Food Secy

After India banned wheat exports on May 13, the secretary said five-six countries have requested for Indian wheat and the govt has formed a committee to clear the grain for export to such nations

New space policy soon; India can have its own 'SpaceX-like ventures': Sood

The government will soon unveil a new space policy that could see the rise of India's own "SpaceX-like ventures", Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Kumar Sood said

India to play 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is vs West Indies between July 22-August 7

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the BCCI on Wednesday announced India's tour of the West Indies where the 'Men in Blue' will play three ODIs and five T20Is between July 22 and August 7. India will finish its white-ball leg of UK tour on July 17 and those selected would directly leave for the West Indies from England. The ODI series and three T20Is will be hosted across Trinidad and Tobago and St Kitts & Nevis, with the final two T20Is scheduled to be held in Fort Lauderhill, Florida in the USA. The three ODIs will be played on July 22, 24 and 27 respectively at Port of Spain's (Trinidad & Tobago) iconic Queen's Park Oval and will be followed by five T20Is, two of which will be played at Florida's Fort Lauderhill. The first T20I will be held at Brian Lara Stadium (Port of Spain) on July 29 and followed by two games at St Kitt's Warner Park on August 1 and 2 respectively. The final two games, in order to cater to the Indian diaspora in the United States, will be held at the ...

IRDAI eases approval norms for health, general insurance products

Irdai has tweaked 'Use and File' procedure for all health insurance products and almost all the general insurance products in line with the reform agenda taken up towards having a fully insured India

Cordelia Cruises aims to pump in $1 bn by 2025 to boost India operations

The company's bullish outlook is in line with the government's projection of a 10-fold growth for this industry over the next decade.

India, Vietnam explore coalition to support economic development, security

India and Vietnam on Monday held the 12th round of Political Consultations and the ninth round of Strategic Dialogue between the foreign ministries of the two countries

India prepares to host meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers next month

India prepares to host a meeting of the foreign ministers of the 10-nation grouping next month

Post export ban, India asked to supply over 1.5 mn tonnes wheat: Report

'More than half a dozen countries have approached India for more than 1.5 million tonnes of wheat and we will see how to go about these requests,' says a govt official who didn't wish to be identified

Singapore Airlines plans to increase flights to India amid demand recovery

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group -- comprising full service carrier Singapore Airlines and low-cost airline Scoot -- currently serves 13 destinations across India.

US embassy to resume routine tourist visa appointments from September

The US embassy on Sunday night said it will resume routine in-person tourist visa appointments from September

Savarkar insulted by Congress, didn't get respect he deserved: Adityanath

"Had the Congress accepted Savarkar's words, the country would not have been divided. Savarkar had said that Pakistan is not a reality but India will always be there," Adityanath said

India sends 15,000 litres of kerosene for fisherfolk in Sri Lanka

India sent 15,000 litres of kerosene to Sri Lanka on Saturday to help 700 fisherfolk and power ferry services in the Tamil-dominated Jaffna city, days after it delivered around 40,000 metric tonnes of petrol to the debt-ridden island nation which is grappling with its worst economic crisis. India extended an additional USD 500 million credit line to Sri Lanka last month to help the neighbouring country import fuel as it has been struggling to pay for imports after its foreign exchange reserves plummeted sharply in recent times, causing a devaluation of its currency and spiralling inflation. Continuing Indian assistance to Sri Lanka. 15000 ltrs of kerosene gifted to 700 fishermen of Delft, Nainativu, Eluvaitivu & Analitivu. CG Shri Raakesh Natraj with Fisheries Min Hon. Douglas Devananda initiated distribution; part of the consignment will also power ferry service between islands, the Consulate General of India in Jaffna said in a tweet. India on Friday handed over 25 tonnes of ...

India fast emerging as medical tourism hub: President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind said India is providing the most affordable medical facilities in the world and people from abroad, especially the neighbouring nations

PM's leadership, army's contribution changed India's perception: Rajnath

The leadership of PM Modi and the contribution of armed forces have changed the perception of the world about India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

India's record heatwave drives temperature gap between rich and poor

Many factors can drive temperature variance between neighborhoods including wind patterns, but the presence or absence of healthy vegetation also plays a key role.

ONGC to invest Rs 31,000 cr over next 3 years in finding oil, gas

ONGC said it also plans to leverage international collaborations with reputed global majors for this, for which talks are in an advanced stage.