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New Delhi, March 19 – Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has addressed the ongoing crisis in West Asia, offering a nuanced defense of India's diplomatic restraint and countering critics who have accused the government of failing to uphold moral principles in its approach to the US-Israeli war against...

Shimla, March 18 Universities play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation and should focus on nurturing responsible, skilled, and socially aware citizens, said Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday.He was interacting with the Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh...

Lucknow, March 18 Canada's High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in technology, investment, and skill development, according to an official statement.During the meeting, both...

New Delhi, March 18 The prices of dried fruits in the national capital have risen by up to 50 per cent amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted the supply of several items, including medicinal herbs, traders said on Wednesday.Rajiv Bhatia, president of the Khari Baoli Market...

New Delhi, March 18 Historian William Dalrymple has been awarded the 2026 Mark Lynton History Prize for his book "The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World" for combining "literary grace, commitment to serious research, and social concern".The Mark Lynton History Prize is an...

New Delhi, March 18 The industry body, FFFAI, has sought government intervention to resolve issues arising after shipping lines' decision to impose war risk surcharges on shipments in the wake of the West Asia crisis.Shipping lines have started levying war risk surcharges (WRS) on cargo moving...

New Delhi, March 17 The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday dismissed reports suggesting that Iran is seeking the release of three oil tankers seized by India in return for ensuring safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, saying there has been "no discussion" of...

Chennai, March 17 – Director Bharat Krishnamachari, whose highly anticipated pan-Indian historical film 'Swayambhu' is set to release this summer, has revealed that the film's story is set in a period that just precedes what is considered India's golden era.Bharat Krishnamachari says, "India...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the Indian economy remains strong despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today, Mr. Goyal added that there is growing enthusiasm worldwide to strengthen...

Brussels, March 16 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met top European Union leadership and foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, discussing the implementation of recent India-EU agreements and key global issues.Jaishankar, who was on a two-day visit to the capital of Belgium, held...

New Delhi, March 16 The government on Monday dismissed reports that Tehran is seeking the release of three oil tankers seized by India in exchange for ensuring safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.Top sources in the government said the report was baseless...

New Delhi, March 16 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his counterparts from the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) in Brussels, focusing on global flashpoints in Ukraine and West Asia, as well as ways to deepen India's relations with Europe.Jaishankar is on a two-day...

Brussels, March 16 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with top European Union leadership and foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, discussing the implementation of recent India-EU agreements and key global issues.Jaishankar, who was on a two-day visit to the capital of Belgium...

New Delhi, March 16 Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha on Monday criticised the government over its handling of the West Asia crisis, warning of severe repercussions for India’s trade, employment, energy security, and rural economy.Participating in a debate over the Appropriation Bill...

New Delhi, March 12 – Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Ambassadors from Nordic countries discussed ways to strengthen ties, including focusing on sectors like trade and investment, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum, renewable...

India and the Nordic countries today emphasized the importance of utilizing both the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and the India-EFTA TEPA. Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, hosted a luncheon for Nordic Ambassadors in New Delhi today. In a social media post, the...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prévost, in Brussels today. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that during the meeting, both leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade and...

Beijing, March 16 China called on all sides to immediately halt military operations in West Asia on Monday, in response to US President Donald Trump's call for other countries, including Beijing, to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open for international transport.The effective closure of the...

New Delhi, March 16 India exported 3.15 lakh tonnes of sugar during October-February of the current 2025-26 marketing year, with the UAE emerging as the top destination, the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) said on Monday.Sugar exports remain under government control through quotas...

New Delhi, March 16 The country's merchandise exports declined marginally by 0.81 per cent to USD 36.61 billion in February, according to government data released on Monday.Imports increased by 24.11 per cent to USD 63.71 billion in February this year, compared to USD 51.33 billion recorded a...