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  Bengal couple's 'Valentine's Day' agreement goes viral, netizens find it cute

  Trending | February 14, 2025 13:19 IST

  On February 14, couples everywhere are enjoying Valentine's Day the most. However, a unique "Valentine's Day Agreement" between a husband and wife is going viral on the internet during this romantic occasion.

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  US revokes plea deal with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, two other suspects

  World | August 03, 2024 9:57 IST

  The Pentagon had reached plea deals with Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi on July 31. They were allegedly involved in flying hijacked planes to the World trade Centre and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, killing 3,000 people.

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  US reaches plea deal with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, two accomplices

  World | August 01, 2024 8:24 IST

  According to the Pentagon, the US reached plea deals with Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. They were allegedly involved in flying hijacked planes to the World trade Centre and the Pentagon, killing 3,000 people.

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  India to sign 10-year agreement with Iran on management of crucial Chabahar Port

  World | May 13, 2024 12:48 IST

  Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal left for Iran on Monday to sign the crucial deal, according to sources. The Chabahar Port is very important for India's strategic and economic interests as it allows India to bypass Pakistan to reach Afghanistan, Iran and other nations.

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  IMF reaches agreement with Pakistan on releasing last tranche of $3 billion bailout package

  World | March 20, 2024 13:12 IST

  Despite Pakistan showing improvement in some areas, the IMF predicted that the country's economic growth remains modest and inflation was above target. The IMF Executive Board had approved the $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) for the cash-strapped Pakistan last year.

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  China inks agreement to provide free military assistance to Maldives amid strained ties with India

  World | March 05, 2024 12:57 IST

  China signed an agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to build stronger bilateral ties. This comes after relations between India and the Maldives remain strained following President Mohamed Muizzu's demand for the withdrawal of Indian troops.

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  Paytm takes strategic measures amid PPBL crisis: Discontinues inter-company agreements

  Business | March 01, 2024 10:00 IST

  Amid regulatory pressure from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, has taken decisive steps to sever inter-company agreements with Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL).

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  Qatar and France broker deal for delivery of urgent medical aid to hostages, civilians in Gaza

  World | January 17, 2024 10:53 IST

  The medical aid would be flown to Egypt and delivered to Gaza through the Ragah border crossing, according to the office of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. France said the negotiations were ongoing for several weeks and the medical packages were to be delivered to 45 hostages.

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  Cabinet approves India-Italy migration and mobility pact in another win for 'Melodi' era | DETAILS

  India | December 27, 2023 21:35 IST

  The agreement was signed on November 2 by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani. The India-Italy pact seeks to enhance people-to-people contacts, foster mobility of students, skilled workers, business people and young professionals.

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  COP28: New draft deal omits 'phase out', calls on countries to 'transition away' from fossil fuels

  World | December 13, 2023 9:53 IST

  The last document of the COP28 also omitted 'phase out' of fossil fuels, triggering criticism from various countries, including the US. Despite fossil fuels heavily driving climate change, countries have been reluctant in heavily reducing the use of oil, gas and oil.

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  Near economic collapse, Pakistan reaches $3 billion staff-level pact with IMF

  World | June 30, 2023 12:46 IST

  Porter also highlighted policy missteps in Pakistan, such as "shortages from constraints on the functioning of the FX market", that have stalled the country's economic growth.

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  India-UK trade pact to help boost services exports: SEPC

  Business | August 26, 2022 12:36 IST

  New Delhi: India-UK free trade agreement will help to boost the country's services exports, particularly from the legal, accounting, and auditing sectors, Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC)

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  Delhi Government signs MoU with IB Board to enhance school education

  News | August 11, 2021 17:20 IST

  The Delhi Government on August 11 signed an agreement with the International Baccalaureate (IB) board. IB will be associated with the upcoming Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE).

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  Positive step will provide opportunity for further dialogue: UN on India, Pak joint statement

  News | February 26, 2021 7:49 IST

  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hopes that the joint statement issued by India and Pakistan militaries will provide an opportunity for further dialogue.

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  Pak, World bank sign agreement for financing Khyber Pass Economic Corridor project

  World | December 14, 2019 14:56 IST

  The project is aimed at constructing a 48km four-lane, dual carriageway, high-speed and access-controlled motorway from Peshawar to Torkham border point with Afghanistan in a bid to promote economic development and ensure uplift of the areas adjoining the expressway and falling in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

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  Pakistan, Asian Development Bank sign loan agreement worth USD 1.3 billion

  Business | December 09, 2019 18:34 IST

  Pakistan on Monday signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank for a loan worth USD 1.3 billion to support the cash-strapped country's public finances and shore up its slowing economy. 

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  Vistara inks codeshare agreement with Lufthansa

  Business | December 09, 2019 10:39 IST

  "The two airlines are planning to soon expand the scope of the agreement, enabling frequent fliers of both airlines to earn miles/points when travelling on each other’s networks and enjoy other benefits," Vistara said in a release.

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  India welcomes agreement between Yemeni govt and southern separatists

  India | November 11, 2019 20:47 IST

  Yemen's internationally recognised government signed a power-sharing deal with Southern Transitional Council on November 5 in a Saudi-brokered initiative to end a conflict simmering within the country's civil war

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  IndiGo, Qatar Airways enter into codeshare agreement

  Business | November 07, 2019 13:41 IST

  In aviation parlance, a codeshare agreement allows two airlines to sell seats on each others' flights in order to provide passengers with a wider choice of destinations.

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  India, Russia finalise USD 500 million deal for construction of warships

  India | November 20, 2018 16:52 IST

  Under the deal, Russia will provide design, technology and some materials to GSL for construction of the ships in India.