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US to support Banglasesh's democratic transition, free and fair elections
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In the meeting with Under-Secretary, Rahman briefed Hooker about the preparations and arrangements for the upcoming general elections and expressed appreciation for the support of the US to the interim government during its tenure, including for the elections. Hooker responded that the US co
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Trade deals hinge on policy convergence, not leader-level symbolism, says
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Major trade agreements hinge largely on policy convergence between the parties and the stakeholders involved, and not leader-level symbolism, asserted India-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claims that the Bilateral Tra
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Blockade gave leverage to US as Venezuelan govt agrees to work with Washin
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"A large military force is down there to enforce the sanctions... and with the blockade, he (Trump) enforced the sanctions. We have a leverage now. We've got a Venezuelan government that wants to work with the United States and that tried to end the corruption, or at least they will work con
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BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia meets VVS Laxman in Mumbai
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia met with VVS Laxman, head of the Centre of Excellence (CoE), to review current activities and chart the roadmap for the centre's future, aiming to strengthen India's cricketing talent pipeline at the BCCI headquarter i
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National Traders' Welfare Board reviews measures to strengthen retail trad
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Sanjiv, highlighted the critical role of the retail trade sector in the Indian economy and called for greater awareness of NTWB initiatives, including virtual interactive sessions. He noted that the Board's
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NIDMS to be India's next-gen security shield against terrorism, says Home
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Launching NIDMS at the National Security Guard (NSG) Garrison in Manesar, Gurugram, Shah said the platform would play a crucial role in investigating terrorist incidents and enhancing India's internal security architecture. The event was attended by the Union Home Secretary, Director of t
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Delhi court staffer jumps to death citing "work pressure"; colleagues stag
Updated : 2 months ago IST
A protest was staged outside the court on Friday after a court staff member committed suicide by jumping from a building in the Saket court complex, as informed by the Saket Court Secretary.
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"Not accurate": India after US Commerce Secretary's remarks on trade deal
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said it had been close to a trade deal with the US on several occasions, and the characterisation by the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on it was "not accurate."
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"Distinguished diplomat playing key role in strengthening India's foreign
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, praising his diplomatic service and role in strengthening India's foreign policy. Jaishankar, a former Foreign Secretary, has been serving as External Affairs Minister since 2019.
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"Kya se kya ho gaya Bewafa tere dosti mein": Jairam Ramesh amid claims on
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a swipe at the BJP-led Centre by sharing remarks of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, alleging that India missed out on a trade deal with the United States due to a lack of direct engagement at the leadership level.
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US Commerce Secy Lutnick claims trade deal with India didn't happen as "PM
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has claimed that the United States did not sign a trade deal with India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not place a call to US President Donald Trump.
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Centre appoints Anand Swaroop as Special Secretary (Internal Security); An
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Central government has appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers Anand Swaroop and Anupama Nilekar Chandra to key posts in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), respectively.
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