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Bharat Shining Conclave 2026 Brings Together Policymakers, Diplomats and I
Updated : 4 days, 3 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 10: The Bharat Shining Conclave 2026, organized by Brand Vista Consulting, concluded successfully with an inspiring gathering of policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and social change-makers who came together to deliberate on India's
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"Iraq should not be used as a launch pad for attacks," PM al-Sudani tells
Updated : 4 days, 5 hours ago IST
Iraqi PM al-Sudani urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure Iraq is not used as a military launchpad. Despite this, Iran's IRGC claimed a missile strike on the US Army headquarters at Harir Air Base in Erbil, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict.
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India to soon become world's leading agro and marine exporter, says Piyush
Updated : 4 days, 6 hours ago IST
Minister Goyal underscored the country's rapid ascent in the sector, noting that India currently stands as the 7th largest exporter of agricultural and marine products globally. Highlighting the government's ambitious trajectory, Goyal stated, "Today, India is the 7th largest exporter in the
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China increases defence spending amidst world chaos
Updated : 4 days, 8 hours ago IST
China has announced a 7 per cent increase in its 2026 defence budget to roughly USD 277 billion. Amidst regional conflicts and military purges, Beijing is prioritising modernisation and "sovereign rights." While feeling vulnerable due to energy dependencies, China is choosing diplomatic enga
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Saudi Arabia condemns "repeated targeting" of diplomatic premises as "clea
Updated : 4 days, 8 hours ago IST
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have condemned a drone strike on the UAE's Iraqi consulate as a "clear violation" of international law. Australia is deploying military assets to bolster UAE defences, while US President Trump described the regional conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end
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UAE consulate in Iraq targeted by drone strike hours after nation slams be
Updated : 4 days, 9 hours ago IST
A drone strike hit the UAE's Iraqi Kurdistan consulate after the nation decried being targeted "unfairly". Australia is now deploying missiles and aircraft for defense. Meanwhile, US President Trump described the conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end soon.
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US missile strike targets school and residential homes in Iran's Khomeyn:
Updated : 4 days, 9 hours ago IST
Reports indicate a US missile strike hit a school in Khomeyn, central Iran. This comes as the IRGC vowed to "determine" the war's end, rejecting US claims of a "short-term excursion." Amid threats to global oil supplies, Russia and France are pursuing diplomatic and defensive measures to
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"PM Modi's foreign policy (mis)adventurism...": Congress criticises Jaisha
Updated : 4 days, 12 hours ago IST
Congress slammed the Centre's response to the escalating West Asia crisis, with former External Affairs Minister and President of Congress' Foreign Affairs Department, Salman Khurshid, raising concerns over India's strategic, economic and diplomatic interests in the region following EAM S
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Discussion in Parliament on West Asia conflict unlikely say sources
Updated : 5 days, 4 hours ago IST
There will be no discussions in Parliament on the West Asia Conflict. According to parliamentary rules, there are no provisions for discussion if a suo motto statement is made by a minister on an urgent matter, according to sources.
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Interest of Indian consumer always overriding priority: Jaishankar warns o
Updated : 5 days, 7 hours ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that the Indian consumer's interest is the "overriding priority" amid the West Asia crisis. He warned of supply chain disruptions, confirmed 67,000 Indians have returned home, and defended the humanitarian decision to allow an Iranian wa
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"Safety of Indians our main priority": Jaishankar says PM Modi closely mon
Updated : 5 days, 8 hours ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the Iran conflict. With two Indian mariners dead and thousands of citizens in the region, India is coordinating evacuations and relocation efforts, while warning that the cri
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"Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued": Jaishankar briefs Parliament o
Updated : 5 days, 7 hours ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the Rajya Sabha on the escalating West Asia crisis following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered wider regional conflict. India urged restraint, emphasised dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation, and confirmed that the Cabinet Committ
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