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India, UK conclude second round of talks for proposed free trade agreement

India and the United Kingdom have concluded the second round of talks for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), which aims at further strengthening the economic ties

Maldives ex-president Yameen plots comeback with 'India Out' campaign

A former Maldives president jailed on corruption charges has returned to politics with a campaign against Indian influence in the country, worrying New Delhi, which is battling China

Data centres in India faced 51 million cyber attacks in 9 months

The data centres in India captured more than 51 million cyber attacks over their networks from over 40,000 unique IP addresses from April-December 2021, a new report showed

US charges 3 Russians with hacking energy infra in India, 135 nations

The US has charged three Russians with hacking critical energy-related infrastructure in India by infiltrating into the system malware that could be used to disrupt it at will.

HAL brings 19-seater civil aircraft, plans to deploy under Udaan scheme

In the first major attempt in India to develop small civil transport aircraft, HAL introduced Hindustan 228, a 19-seater aircraft that can be operated even in semi-prepared and unpaved airstrips.

India abstains 6th, 7th time in UN vote on Ukraine crisis resolution

Keeping up its streak of abstentions on Ukraine-related resolutions at the UN, India on Thursday abstained in rapid succession for the sixth and seventh time at the General Assembly

Covid-19 deaths: SC allows Centre to conduct inquiry into fake claims

The Supreme Court Thursday permitted the Centre to conduct an inquiry into fake claims for ex-gratia compensation meant for family members of those who have lost their lives due to Covid-19. A bench of Justices M R Shah and B V Nagarathna said the government can verify 5 per cent of claims in four states -- Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh -- where the gap between number of claims and recorded deaths was wide. The top court also set a period of 60 days which would be given to all such persons who are eligible as on date to apply for the ex-gratia compensation and 90 days shall be given to the future claimants. The Centre had earlier filed an application seeking a deadline of four weeks for claiming ex gratia payment from authorities on the death of kin due to COVID-19. The court had earlier expressed concern over fake claims for getting ex gratia compensation of Rs 50,000, meant for family members of those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19, saying it had neve

India reports 1,938 Covid-19 infections in 24 hrs; active cases at 22,427

With 1,938 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of cases rose to 4,30,14,687, while the active cases further declined to 22,427

Ex-CJI Lahoti ensured speedy justice to underprivileged: PM Modi

Condoling the death of former CJI Ramesh Chandra Lahoti, PM Modi said that he will be remembered for his contributions to the judiciary and emphasis on ensuring speedy justice to the underprivileged

China, India and Russia have advantages on hypersonic, says US Senator

The US is no longer dominating several advanced technologies, an influential American Senator has observed here, saying that China, India and Russia have advantages on hypersonic.

'Beijing has no locus standi': India rejects China's references on Kashmir

The government on Wednesday rejected the "uncalled reference" to Jammu and Kashmir by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and said matters related to the union territory "are entirely the internal affairs of India".Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said other countries including China have no locus standi to comment."We reject the uncalled reference to India by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his speech at the Opening Ceremony. Matters related to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are entirely the internal affairs of India. Other countries including China have no locus standi to comment. They should note that India refrains from public judgement of their internal issues," Bagchi said.His response came in response to media queries on reference to Jammu and Kashmir made by Chinese Foreign Minister in his speech at OIC meet in Pakistan.Addressing the OIC ...

India to end all Covid restrictions from March 31; mask rule to stay

The home ministry has decided to end its all COVID-19 containment measures from March 31, two years after their implementation following the outbreak of the pandemic

India reports 1,778 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs; active cases at 23,087

With 1,778 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, active cases in India declined further to 23,087 said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday.

PM Modi pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on Shaheed Diwas

PM Modi paid tributes to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) and said their passion to die for the motherland will always inspire the countrymen

India an essential partner for the US in QUAD: Biden admin official

India is an essential partner for the US in the QUAD in realising the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, a top Biden administration official has said.

India, UK to strengthen ties on trade, security, business: Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and agreed to build a strong relationship between the two countries on trade, security and business in the coming days."Today @narendramodi and I spoke about the grave situation in Ukraine and agreed its sovereignty must be respected. The UK-India relationship continues to go from strength to strength, and we'll build on our trade, security & business ties in the coming weeks and months," tweeted Johnson post the conversation.Notably, during the conversation, PM Modi and Johnson discussed issues of bilateral interests and agreed on the potential of further deepening cooperation in various areas including trade, technology, investments, defence and security besides people-to-people relations.According to a PMO statement, PM Modi expressed satisfaction at the positive momentum in the ongoing negotiations on the bilateral Free Trade Agreement.He also appreciated the progress in implementing the ...

India's economic recovery holds steady as Ukraine war clouds outlook

India's services and manufacturing activity held steady in February, even as the war in Ukraine clouds the outlook for prices and growth in the consumption-driven economy

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, wheat farmers look to alter planting patterns

Countries like Australia and India have responded with increased grain exports, but there's little room for others to immediately do the same, mainly due to recurrent drought, experts have said

Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices

The rating agency said post-pandemic recovery is being hit by a potentially huge global supply shock that will reduce growth and push up inflation

Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices

The rating agency said post-pandemic recovery is being hit by a potentially huge global supply shock that will reduce growth and push up inflation