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Paul Kapur sworn in as Assistant Secretary at US Bureau of South and Centr
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Paul Kapur was sworn in as the Assistant Secretary at the US State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs on Thursday.
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PM Modi to attend ASEAN-India summit virtually, Jaishankar to represent In
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The MEA said that strengthening relations with ASEAN remains a key pillar of India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ASEAN leaders will jointly review the progress in ASEAN-India relations and discuss initiatives for strengthening Comprehensi
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European Union adopts 19th sanctions package against Russia: EU foreign po
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The 19th package of sanctions against Russia introduces a gradual phase out of imports of Russian LNG, blacklists "shadow fleet" of vessels, restricts movement of Russian diplomats. It also sanctions banks and cryptocurrencies and imposes restrictions on companies from India and China.
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Flawed policies threaten Pakistan's wheat security as Punjab blocks seed s
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Punjab's seed producers, supplying nearly 90% of Pakistan's seeds, warned that government restrictions on wheat seed distribution could trigger an agricultural crisis. The Seed Association of Pakistan urged immediate reforms to protect food security, appealing to authorities and the army for
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Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta, Emeritus Chairman of Trident Group, Elected Uno
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New Delhi/ Chandigarh [India], October 23: Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta, Chairman Emeritus of the Trident Group, one of India's leading diversified conglomerates, has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Punjab, underscoring the state's recognition of his decades-long contribution to
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PM Modi to attend 47th ASEAN summit virtually says Malaysian PM Anwar Ibra
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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim discussed strengthening Malaysia-India ties with a colleague of PM Modi ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit, reaffirming cooperation in trade, technology, education, and regional security. Earlier, India supported Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship and promoted regional co
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Congressman Tom Suozzi urges US War Secy to reconsider rule on beards in m
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Congressman Tom Suozzi penned a letter to US War Secretary Peter Hegseth, urging reconsideration of a policy requiring military personnel to shave beards, affecting Sikh Americans and others with religious or medical obligations.
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"They are going to stop...it's a process": Trump repeats claims India will
Updated : 5 months ago IST
However, India denies any agreement, emphasising its priority to safeguard consumer interests. The country's energy policy prioritises stable prices and secure supplies. Trump had imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, urging New Delhi to diversify energy sources.
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Piyush Goyal meets WTO Director General, emphasises India's commitment to
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In a post on X, Goyal emphasised India's firm commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system, underscoring the country's willingness to collaborate with the WTO to expand global trade.
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J-K: Jitendra Singh distributes free laptops to top-performing female stud
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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh distributed free laptops to the top-performing female students of his constituency. He said that the Modi government has introduced several dedicated schemes for women, and in the wake of Diwali, laptops could be the ideal gift for meritorious girl student
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"No American boots on the ground in Gaza," says US Vice President JD Vance
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US Vice President JD Vance reaffirmed that no "American boots on the ground" will be sent to Gaza, stressing the US role will focus on coordination. During his Israel visit, he met officials to support the ceasefire, echoing Trump's call for allies to uphold peace or face a "fast, furious, a
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"We support good relations with all countries": Taliban govt urges US to r
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Afghanistan seeks good relations with all countries, including the US, focusing on economic and political ties. The Islamic Emirate urged reopening the US Embassy in Kabul, while experts say Washington's long-term policy on engagement with Afghanistan remains uncertain amid ongoing debates a
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