KATHMANDU: S Jaishankar To Embark On 2-Day Visit To Nepal, Focus On Expanding Ties
January 3, 2024
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KATHMANDU: S Jaishankar To Embark On 2-Day Visit To Nepal, Focus On Expanding Ties

KATHMANDU: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay a two-day visit to Nepal beginning Thursday with an aim to boost cooperation in an array of areas including hydro-power, connectivity, digital payments and trade. It is…

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RIYADH: At 18 Lakh, Indian Muslim Umrah Performers Third Highest In 2023-Saudi Arabia
January 2, 2024
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RIYADH: At 18 Lakh, Indian Muslim Umrah Performers Third Highest In 2023-Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: A total of 18 lakh Indian Muslims performed Umrah in 2023 — the third highest in the world, Saudi Arabia government officials said on Wednesday. The officials said they anticipate a yearly increment in…

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OTTAWA: Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Receives One Of Canada’s Highest Honours
January 1, 2024
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OTTAWA: Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Receives One Of Canada’s Highest Honours

OTTAWA: Firdaus Kharas, an India-born entrepreneur and thought leader, has been appointed as an officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours, for advancing social change through human-centred media. The annual…

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MOSCOW: “Wish Our Friends Every Success, And Hope…”: Putin On Lok Sabha Polls
December 31, 2023
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MOSCOW: “Wish Our Friends Every Success, And Hope…”: Putin On Lok Sabha Polls

MOSCOW: Referring to the Lok Sabha election due next year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wished “our friends every success” and stressed that “traditional conventional friendly ties” will persist between New Delhi and Moscow…

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MOSCOW: We Support India’s Permanent Candidacy To UN Security Council: Russia
December 30, 2023
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MOSCOW: We Support India’s Permanent Candidacy To UN Security Council: Russia

MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday said it supports India’s aspirations to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and also praised New Delhi’s deft handling of the contentious issues at the G20 Summit…

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MOSCOW: Russia Says Redirected Most Oil Exports From Europe To India, China
December 29, 2023
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MOSCOW: Russia Says Redirected Most Oil Exports From Europe To India, China

MOSCOW: Russia has redirected its oil exports from Europe to China and India, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday, almost two years after Moscow was hit by Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict. After…

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes first world leader to reach 2 crore subscribers on YouTube channel
December 28, 2023
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes first world leader to reach 2 crore subscribers on YouTube channel

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to amass a staggering 20 million subscribers on his official YouTube channel. The Narendra Modi Channel, showcasing a wide array of content, has…

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MOSCOW: India, Russia Discuss Plans To Jointly Produce Military Equipment: Minister
December 27, 2023
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MOSCOW: India, Russia Discuss Plans To Jointly Produce Military Equipment: Minister

MOSCOW: Russia and India have made tangible progress in talks on plans to jointly produce military equipment, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, after talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Moscow.…

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NEW YORK: US Condemns Vandalism Of Hindu Temple In California
December 23, 2023
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NEW YORK: US Condemns Vandalism Of Hindu Temple In California

NEW YORK: The US on Saturday condemned the vandalism of a Hindu temple in California and welcomed efforts by the police to ensure those responsible are held accountable. The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple in…

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NEW DELHI: India Says Got Consular Access To Those Onboard Grounded Flight In France
December 22, 2023
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NEW DELHI: India Says Got Consular Access To Those Onboard Grounded Flight In France

NEW DELHI: India said it has been granted consular access to those onboard a Nicaragua-bound that was grounded in France over suspected “human trafficking”. The flight had originated from the United Arab Emirates and was due…

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