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  'Unwarranted, unsubstantiated imputations': India reacts to US report on Pannun case

  World | April 30, 2024 10:20 IST

  A report by the Washington Post named the Indian official, a former RAW chief, who was allegedly involved in the foiled assassination bid on Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. India has vehemently denied its involvement in the case, saying it goes against its official policy.

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  'Raised matter with Iranian side': India after Pakistan, Iran mention Kashmir in joint statement

  World | April 25, 2024 18:08 IST

  Pakistan and Iran issued a joint statement saying the Kashmir issue should be resolved "through peaceful means" after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi concluded his visit. India has repeatedly said that Kashmir is an internal matter and foreign countries shouldn't interfere.

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  'Deeply biased, poor understanding': India slams US report on human rights abuses

  World | April 25, 2024 17:39 IST

  The 2023 Human Rights Report by the US State Department flagged "credible reports" of various human rights abuses in India, mentioning the Manipur violence. It also claimed that the Indian government took minimal steps to address the officials who committed the human rights abuses.

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  Iran-Israel tensions: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar speaks to Iranian, Israeli counterparts

  World | April 15, 2024 9:26 IST

  Iran launched air-attack toward Israel late Saturday in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the West Asia ever closer to a regionwide war.

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  Maldivian tourism body to hold roadshow in multiple Indian cities amid strained ties

  World | April 12, 2024 11:29 IST

  Maldivian Tourism body said they will hold roadshows in India to woo tourists back amid strain in India-Maldives diplomatic ties.

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  Two Indian nationals missing after Taiwan earthquake safe, in touch with authorities

  World | April 05, 2024 15:01 IST

  The 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday has killed 12 people as of Friday while injuring more than 1,000 people. As many as 50 aftershocks rattled the country overnight as authorities are conducting rescue operations for others missing after the tremor.

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  'False and malicious propaganda': India rejects allegations of targeted killings in Pakistan

  India | April 05, 2024 10:31 IST

  A report by the Guardian claimed that India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) has been overseeing targeted assassinations of terrorists in Pakistan, citing Indian and Pakistani intelligence officials. India's strategy to eliminate terrorists abroad was triggered by the Pulwama attack in 2019.

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  US reacts as India summons diplomat over remarks on Kejriwal's arrest: 'We are closely following'

  World | March 28, 2024 8:36 IST

  During a press briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller was asked about his response to India's summoning US diplomat over comments on Delhi CM Kejriwal's arrest and freezing of Congress party's bank accounts.

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  'Repeating baseless arguments does not lend...': India rebukes China again on Arunachal Pradesh

  World | March 19, 2024 15:09 IST

  This was in reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Arunchal Pradesh, where he inaugurated the bi-lane Sela Tunnel, which was built at an estimated cost of Rs 825 crore. China claims the area as 'Zangnan' or South Tibet - an integral part of Chinese territory.

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  Mortal remains of Indians slain in Russia-Ukraine conflict to be repatriated by March 16-17: MEA

  World | March 15, 2024 16:01 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs previously notified that several Indians were duped to work in the Russian Army and forced to fight in the war. The CBI conducted a massive search operation in several cities in connection with a human trafficking network taking Indians to the warzone.

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  'Misplaced, misinformed, unwarranted': India reacts to US 'closely monitoring' implementation of CAA

  World | March 15, 2024 15:34 IST

  The United States said it was concerned about the Citizenship Amendment Act and is closely monitoring the implementation of the Act. This came days after the government implemented the rules of the Act to expedite Indian citizenship for persecuted migrants from neighbouring countries.

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  Strong action taken against agents for duping Indians to work in Russian Army: Centre

  World | March 08, 2024 16:40 IST

  The CBI conducted a massive search operation in seven cities in connection with a human trafficking network taking Indians to the Russia-Ukraine war zone. This came a day after the MEA confirmed that a youth from Hyderabad was killed in the war.

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  India expresses 'deep shock' at loss of lives in northern Gaza, says it is a 'cause of concern'

  World | March 01, 2024 19:01 IST

  At least 112 people were killed and more than 700 wounded in the incident near Gaza City, according to health officials. However, Israel claimed that dozens were trampled and run over when they overwhelmed the aid trucks and denied any strike towards the people.

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  20 Indians stuck in Russia, in touch with authorities for their early discharge: MEA

  World | February 29, 2024 18:02 IST

  Media reports emerged that thousands of Indians were transported to Russia by an agent and were forced to fight alongside the Russian Army against Ukraine. A recent report claimed that a 23-year-old Indian hired as a "security helper" was killed near the Donetsk region near Russia's border.

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  India urges caution, appeals for early discharge of Indians caught in Russia-Ukraine conflict

  World | February 23, 2024 14:15 IST

  AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi flagged the issue and urged the Centre to speak with Russian authorities to bring back the Indian youth caught in the war. The youths belonging to Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh were taken to Russia in December last year.

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  PM Modi thanks Qatar's Amir for release of Indian Navy personnel, invites him to India

  World | February 15, 2024 18:47 IST

  The PM met with Qatar's Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Thursday and held wide-ranging discussions on bolstering bilateral relations. PM Modi also met Father Amir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, who affirmed that India and Qatar share an unwavering bond epitomised by mutual trust and cooperation.

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  Indian military personnel in Maldives to be replaced by 'competent technical personnel': MEA

  World | February 08, 2024 19:33 IST

  India and the Maldives on a "set of mutually workable solutions" to enable the continued operation of Indian aviation platform in the archipelago nation during a high-level meeting earlier this month. Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu had long called for the withdrawal of Indian troops.

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  They're interfering in our internal affairs: India rejects Canada's accusations of poll interference

  World | February 08, 2024 17:24 IST

  India was identified as a 'potential threat' to Canada's democratic processes, along with China, according to a recently declassified report. Canada's commission of inquiry into foreign interference said it was probing alleged interference by Russia, China and others in the 2019 and 2021 elections.

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  India issues advisory for travellers going to Myanmar's Rakhine state amid deteriorating situation

  World | February 06, 2024 23:44 IST

  Last week, India had expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in Myanmar on the occasion of the third anniversary of the military establishment. The junta has been locked into an embittered battle with the country's ethnic militia groups since last year.

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  'India keeping close eye on Chinese 'spy' ship in Maldives, will take necessary steps if...: MEA

  World | February 01, 2024 17:39 IST

  According to Marine Traffic, a private website keeping a watch on the movement of ships, the highly advanced Chinese ship-- the Chinese ship-- XIANG YANG HONG 03-- is likely to dock at a Male port on February 8.