The Ministry of External Affairs said India-US relations gave space to "agree to disagree" on certain issues and that India valued its strategic autonomy. Garcetti earlier said "there is no such thing as strategic autonomy" after PM Modi's visit to Russia.
Several Indian nationals had been duped to join the Russian Army, battling extreme conditions, and two Indians reportedly died on the battlefield, India had repeatedly raised the matter through diplomatic channels and Russia agreed for their early discharge after PM Modi's recent visit to Moscow.
At least 39 people were killed and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles, police posts and other establishments. This is the most serious challenge to PM Sheikh Hasina's government after it was elected for a fourth term.
Ursula von der Leyen got 401 votes in her favour and 284 against in a secret ballot in the 720-member chamber to win another term in the European Parliament. The EU is India's largest trading partner, accounting for 12.2 per cent of total Indian trade.
Rescuers in Nepal have recovered a total of 19 bodies up to now, which includes four Indians. The tragic incident occurred when two buses were swept into a swollen river following a landslide in the Chitwan district last week.
The opposition parties have been attacking the Nitish Kumar government over the ghastly incident of the killing of former minister Mukesh Sahani's father in Darbhanga as well as the triple murder in Saran.
India has made years-long efforts to reform the Security Council, saying that the global body its current form does not represent the geopolitical realities of the 21st century. In the past, India has highlighted the failures of the UN to respond to issues like terrorism and global conflicts.
Suryakumar Yadav has led India in eight T20Is after the ODI World Cup 2023 - in five games against Australia and in three against South Africa. Hardik Pandya was seen as a natural successor for Rohit Sharma in T20Is but now Surya is reportedly set to become the captain for the Sri Lanka T20Is.
The recent update followed a report from Oman's maritime security centre regarding the sinking of an oil tanker. According to the Omani centre's post on the social media platform X, the crew of the "Prestige Falcon" included 13 Indian nationals and three Sri Lankans.
Jaishankar expressed support for Mauritius on the Chagos Islands issue, highlighting India's decolonization policy. The island, currently under British administration, remains contested as Mauritian territory."
India disbursed the initial instalment of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), meeting its annual pledge of USD 5 million for the fiscal year 2024-25.
Travel vlogger Nick Gray enjoys Mumbai's sabudana vada at Prakash Shakahari Upahar Kendra, hailing it as his favourite dish. Calls them 'Indian doughnuts.' The video sparked debate online. Watch the viral video and reactions.
Wang expressed his readiness to collaborate with Doval in implementing the significant agreements made by the leaders of both countries, managing issues concerning the border situation, and working together to ensure peace and stability in the border regions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he held a "fruitful discussion" with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer during which they discussed in detail the ongoing disputes in the world, including the Ukraine conflict and situation in West Asia, reaffirming that "this is not the time for war".
Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom said it was discussing building six more nuclear power units in India after PM and Russian President Putin inked agreements in several key areas. India is also looking to seek deals with Rosneft and other leading Russian oil firms to strengthen energy ties.
India and Russia signed 9 agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during Prime Minister Modi's state visit to Russia. These agreements encompass various sectors including trade, investment, climate change, polar research and broadcasting among others.
Gautam Gambhir replaces Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of the Indian senior men's team. Dravid recently led India to the T20 World Cup 2024 victory in the USA and West Indies. This is Gambhir's first assignment as the head coach of a national team.
According to Reserve Bank of India data, India registered an annual employment growth rate of 6 per cent in the FY 24. Last year, the annual employment growth rate was 3.2 per cent only.
Notably, India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, has become the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude since the West halted purchases and imposed sanctions against Moscow in the aftermath of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow for his first bilateral visit to Russia in nearly five years and his first since the Russia-Ukraine war. He and Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in the 22nd India-Russia annual summit on Tuesday to discuss key issues.
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