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"He is keen on scoring a self-goal": Former diplomat KP Fabian on Trump's
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat KP Fabian criticised US President Donald Trump's order raising H-1B visa sponsorship fees to USD 100,000, calling it "an atrocity and unnecessary." He warned it would hurt Indians and the American economy, saying Trump was "keen on scoring a self-goal."
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"What could be more shameful than this?": Former J-K DGP on Yasin Malik's
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Malik, convicted in terror-related cases and serving a life sentence in a 2017 terror-funding case, claimed in a sworn affidavit that he had travelled to Pakistan, met Hafiz Saeed, and subsequently briefed Manmohan Singh.
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"This is a regressive step in my view": Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigun
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat called Donald Trump's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee plan "regressive," warning it will hit India hardest. He stressed India-US trade talks must resolve tariff issues, backed Ian Bremmer's view of India's strong global position, and urged vigilance over t
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France halts counterterrorism cooperation with Mali after envoy's arrest
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
France has suspended counterterrorism cooperation with Mali and expelled two Malian diplomats after Bamako arrested French envoy Yann Vezilier on coup-plotting charges. Mali accused him of working for French intelligence, which Paris called "unfounded." Ties have soured since Mali's military
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"Purpose is to address challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region": MEA Joi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs and the Bengal Chamber of Commerce held the Indo-Pacific Economic Conclave in Kolkata. Officials, experts, and diplomats discussed challenges like trade, energy transition, and sustainability. A report with policy suggestions will be prepared, with India emph
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"Russia launched nearly 90 drones in attack on Ukraine": Zelenskyy
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched nearly 90 drones in overnight strikes across multiple regions, wounding civilians and damaging infrastructure. In a post on X, he urged stronger international action, citing U.S. support and stressing that decisive measures are
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Moscow open to compromise in talks wi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Channel One that Moscow is open to compromise with Ukraine if its security and citizens' interests are respected, RT reported. He criticised Kiev's language laws, praised Trump for reviving talks, and said Biden only pursued sanctions over diplomac
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"PM Modi could easily not embarrass Trump about India-Pak issue but decide
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Political scientist and Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for publicly rejecting US President Donald Trump's mediation claims on the India-Pakistan escalation in May following Operation Sindoor, describing it as a bold stance that contrasts with
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"Blow to PM's much-hyped personality-driven diplomacy": Congress on Saudi-
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a social media post on X, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh pointed out the series of events that took place following the pause on Operation Sindoor, including United States President Donald Trump meeting Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting Pakistan's Pres
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India-Australia ECTA fuels 86% export utilisation, paves way for global tr
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) has driven an impressive 86 percent utilization rate for Indian exports, creating a thriving trade ecosystem that positions India to leverage Australia's resources for global supply chain leadership, said Zoe Woodlee, First
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India-Australia ECTA fuels 86% export utilisation, paves way for global tr
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) has driven an impressive 86 percent utilization rate for Indian exports, creating a thriving trade ecosystem that positions India to leverage Australia's resources for global supply chain leadership, said Zoe Woodlee, First
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"Witnessed an outpouring of love.," Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails diplomats'
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in a tree plantation drive under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, joined by Ambassadors and High Commissioners from over 70 countries.
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