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Indian naval ships visit Singapore to strengthen maritime security and cooperation

The interactions between the two navies will strengthen the maritime security and cooperation between India and Singapore.

After 15-month vacancy, Chinese Embassy in India gets career diplomat Xu Feihong as new envoy

China's former ambassador to Afghanistan and Romania, Xu Feihong has also served as deputy director general of the Department of European Affairs at the Chinese foreign ministry.

‘Put a sock in it’ — British analyst slams Guardian editorial, says Western media ‘biased’ against India

Editorial asked Indians to 'think hard' about re-electing PM Modi. Analyst Chris Blackburn says such pieces hinder work of foreign press in India.

Maldives Foreign Minister meets Jaishankar in Delhi — debt relief, security, tourism discussed

Zameer's visit coincides with the departure of the last batch of Indian military personnel from Maldives, stationed to support three aviation platforms in the archipelago country.

No ‘evidence shared yet’ on Nijjar killing, extremists given ‘political space’ in Canada, says MEA

MEA spokesperson says India has pointed out afresh to Canada that ‘figures associated with organised crime with links with India’ have been allowed entry and residency in Canada.

Russia slams US over Pannun case, alleges Washington meddling in India’s elections

During a press briefing, Russian spokesperson Maria Zakharova said US did not understand ‘national mindset and historical context of development of the Indian state’.

‘Development ties based on mutual interests’: Jaishankar welcomes Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa

Moosa Zameer is in New Delhi in the first high-level trip from Male after the Maldives’ pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu assumed office six months ago.

Russia rubbishes allegations against India in Pannun case, cites lack of evidence by US

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that US does not understand the 'historical context of the development of the Indian state and it disrespects India as a state'.

Maldives foreign minister to arrive in Delhi tonight — debt repayment, China, defence on agenda

Moosa Zameer is expected to hold bilateral talks with Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar during his three-day visit.

NDMC cleans up service lane after Danish ambassador’s ‘great, green, and trashy New Delhi’ post

Freddy Svane, who is serving his second tenure as ambassador, in an X post Wednesday flagged the garbage-strewn lane in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri.

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Disability rights intersects with economy, commerce, health. Policy should reflect that

Another pressing issue plaguing the disability sector in India is the absence of proactive initiatives from state governments. This is despite disability being a state subject.

Brokerages & hedge funds make a killing as India’s inexperienced youth flocks to the equity market

Indians aged 20-30 are trading in options market in droves, but know nothing about it & so keep losing money. If losses mount, it could undo gains India saw in investment culture, analysts fear.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.