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'Would like them to face legal system...': India on wanted terrorists killed in Pakistan
World | Dec 07, 2023, 05:26 PM ISTIndia's response came after another most wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist named Hanzla Adnan, who allegedly directed the Udhampur terror attack in 2015, was killed in Karachi. So far, 19 terrorists have been killed in such "phantom" attacks, dealing a heavy blow to Pakistan's terror organisations.
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'Matter of concern': MEA after US indicts 'individual with links to Indian official' in failed plot
World | Nov 30, 2023, 01:28 PM ISTEarlier, reports claimed that the US thwarted a plan for the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and warned India over concerns that it was involved in the plot. The 52-year-old Indian national Nikhil Gupta has been arrested and charged with murder-for-hire.
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'Issues being examined': India confirms US sharing inputs on organised criminals, terrorists
World | Nov 23, 2023, 11:35 AM ISTIndia said that it takes such inputs very seriously as it impinges upon its own national security interests. The development comes nearly two weeks after the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in New Delhi involving Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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'Deeply concerned': India calls for peace as rebels seek control of Myanmar border
World | Nov 16, 2023, 06:12 PM ISTNearly 5,000 people from Myanmar crossed over to India as violence escalated between the armed forces and rebel groups. Three ethnic minority forces launched a coordinated offensive against the junta-ruled government in late October, and intend to control the border with India.
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'A variety of issues can be discussed': India on 2+2 dialogue with US
India | Nov 09, 2023, 09:46 PM ISTThe United States has previously urged India to cooperate with the Canadian investigation of the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. A variety of issues between the two countries will be discussed in the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue scheduled for Friday.
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India will fight legal battle to bring back its 8 former Navy personnel from Qatar: BJP
India | Oct 27, 2023, 07:40 PM ISTBJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is already looking into the matter. This comes after eight former Indian Navy personnel were given the death penalty by the Court of First Instance of Qatar.
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8 Navy veterans handed death sentence in Qata| MEA says 'deeply shocked, exploring legal options
News | Oct 27, 2023, 05:56 PM ISTThe eight Indian nationals have been imprisoned in Qatar since October 2022 and were accused of allegedly spying on a submarine program. New Delhi had been granted consular access to the eight ex-Indian Navy personnel and had been working to secure their release.
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Qatar court sentences 8 former Indian Navy officials to death, MEA to explore legal options
India | Oct 27, 2023, 10:50 AM ISTThe eight Indian nationals have been imprisoned in Qatar since October 2022 and were accused of allegedly spying on a submarine programme. New Delhi had been granted consular access to the eight ex-Indian Navy personnel and had been working to secure their release.
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India, UK hold inaugural 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue to boost cooperation in trade, security
India | Oct 16, 2023, 09:39 PM ISTThe comprehensive dialogue also included discussions on progress made in different areas of India-UK Roadmap 2030 and discussed possibilities for further collaboration in critical technologies, health, energy, culture and strengthening peoples connect.
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External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi appointed as India's next envoy to UN
India | Oct 16, 2023, 11:58 PM ISTBagchi would succeed Indra Mani Pandey as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Pandey was appointed as Permanent Representative Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva since September 5, 2020.
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India pushes international community to question ineffectiveness of UNSC to resolve Ukraine conflict
World | Sep 22, 2023, 09:47 AM ISTThe Secretary reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's view that "this is not an era of war" and said that escalation of hostilities and violence no one's interests.
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Sukhdool Singh aka Sukha Duneke, Punjab's gangster, shot dead in Canada
World | Sep 21, 2023, 01:32 PM ISTSukha Duneke was one of the 43 gangsters who have been mentioned in the list released by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for having links with Khalistan movement in Canada.
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India achieved AU's inclusion on first day of G20 Summit: Shringla praises diplomatic efforts
World | Sep 10, 2023, 04:26 PM ISTHe asserted negotiating trilateral issues is a complex procedure that usually continues till the last minute, however, the Prime Minister announced the 'New Delhi Declaration: on the first day.
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MEA introduces significant changes in passports, visas and consular services delivery | DETAILS
India | Sep 01, 2023, 07:19 AM ISTThe MEA is committed to serving Indians migrating and foreigners visiting India with an overarching vision to strengthen India’s Image and reputation, to make the service more robust, seamless and reliable.
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Govt to allow rice export to Singapore to help country meet food security requirement: MEA
India | Aug 30, 2023, 12:01 AM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced that the government will allow export of rice to Singapore in order to meet food security requirements in the country.
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MEA appoints Mayank Joshi as India's next High Commissioner to Jamaica
India | Aug 29, 2023, 07:09 PM ISTJoshi belongs to the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) batch of 2003. He is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Mission in India's Embassy in Tokyo.
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Defence ties with France to continue; combat engines, choppers, submarines on cards, says MEA
India | Jul 15, 2023, 12:53 AM ISTMaking a statement after PM Modi-French President Macron meeting, MEA said that India and France will extend their ground-breaking defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine.
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India decides to host SCO summit in virtual format on July 4 | DEETS here
India | May 30, 2023, 09:33 PM ISTSCO Summit: India has decided to host the SCO summit in virtual format on July 4. The invitation has been sent to China, Russia and more counterparts.
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Top Ukrainian Minister to visit India today; likely to invite PM Modi to visit Kyiv
India | Apr 09, 2023, 06:36 AM ISTNotably, this will be the first official visit from the East European country since the Russian invasion began last year.
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Indus Waters Treaty: India questions World Bank's decision to resolve Indo-Pak disputes | DETAILS
India | Feb 03, 2023, 07:33 AM ISTIndus Waters Treaty: Following Islamabad's "intransigence" in resolving disputes, India has also sent a notice to Pakistan seeking a review and modification of the 62-year-old IWT for the management of cross-border rivers.