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India-Germany agree on gratis visas for student exchanges, eye new Indo-Pa
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India and Germany have agreed on gratis visas for short-term school and college visits to promote student exchanges and education ties as well as establishing a new bilateral consultation mechanism on the Indo-Pacific region, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Wednesday.
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India, Japan sign landmark security declaration to strengthen defence, Ind
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The declaration aims to strengthen defence ties and ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, which both countries see as vital for their security and economic growth. It provides a new framework for the two nations to work together on modern-day challenges ranging from marit
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"Stable India-China relations can have positive impact on regional prosper
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
PM Modi said that the steady ties with China is essential for peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
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"Opportunity to launch new initiatives to build resilience in ties": Forei
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the Prime Minister's visit to Japan and China, Misri said the visit would help open new avenues of cooperation and enhance resilience in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Mastercard Announces Leadership Transition in Asia Pacific
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Singapore, August 26: Mastercard today announced a leadership transition in its Asia Pacific region, with Ari Sarker set to step down from his role as President, Asia Pacific at the end of 2025. After more than a decade in the role, Ari will move into an advisory position, where he will focu
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"India and Fiji may be oceans apart, but our aspirations sail in the same
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"In 2014, after 33 years, an Indian Prime Minister set foot on Fijian soil. I am very happy and proud that I had this good fortune. At that time, we started the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation, i.e., FIPIC. That initiative has given new strength not only to India-Fiji relation
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India's semiconductor market expected to triple to $100 billion by 2032: R
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
With about 60 per cent of semiconductor output by the Asia-Pacific region, which continues to dominate global production, India is fast emerging as a key player. The country's semiconductor market, valued at USD 34.3 billion in 2023, is expected to triple to USD 100.2 billion by 2032, regist
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US State Secy Rubio extends greetings on India's 79th Independence Day; sa
Updated : 7 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday (local time) reaffirmed the strength of the India-US relationship and their shared commitment to a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region.
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AVPN Global Conference 2025 Rallies Global Business Leaders and Social Inv
Updated : 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 12: The AVPN Global Conference 2025, Asia's largest network of social and impact investors known for fostering dialogues and launching key social impact initiatives to address critical issues in the Asia-Pacific region, will be held in Hong Kong for the first time f
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FBI opens new office in New Zealand to push back against China's growing e
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The FBI has maintained a suboffice in New Zealand since 2017, with both countries collaborating closely on issues such as child exploitation and organised crime. The expanded office reflects growing concerns about China's increasing strategic presence in the Pacific, a region crucial to glob
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Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka coast, ts
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) stated, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific, including Russia, Japan, Guam, Hawaii, and Alaska.
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UK says it's ready to fight China over Taiwan, backs peaceful resolution
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
However, he later clarified that he was speaking in "general terms," adding that Britain still prefers disputes in the Indo-Pacific to be resolved "peacefully" and "diplomatically."
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