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South Korea summons Japanese diplomat over Diplomatic Bluebook claiming disputed islands

The neighbours are at odds over the sovereignty of the islands called Dokdo in South Korea and Takeshima in Japan lying about halfway between them.

Indian officials will be allowed to meet 17 crew members of seized ship soon, says Iran

Assurance came during EAM Jaishankar’s telephonic call with his Iranian counterpart. Indian foreign minister also spoke with his Israeli counterpart.

Controversial diplomat Devyani Khobragade appears as ‘Khmer Apsara’ in Cambodian New Year post on X

Khobragade, India’s envoy to Cambodia, was at centre of a diplomatic row between US and India in 2013 after she was arrested on charges of visa fraud, which were later dismissed.

Iran seizes Israel-affiliated container ship in Persian Gulf, 17 Indians among crew

Iran's IRGC Navy Saturday seized MSC Aries, which was on its way to Navi Mumbai. India is in touch with Iranian authorities to ensure security & early release of Indians, it is learnt.

Israel braces for retaliation by Iran after airstrike in Syria, Biden urges Tehran to stand down

Two Iranian senior commanders were killed in the 1 April airstrike on diplomatic compound in Syria. Tehran blames Israel, though Tel Aviv hasn't claimed responsibility for attack.

Nepal working to protect investors, especially India, amid regime changes — envoy Shankar P. Sharma

Nepal's ambassador also India is the country's largest investor, adding that a bilateral investment agreement between Kathmandu and New Delhi 'should be signed very soon'.

Number of Indian students in Russia must grow, says ambassador Denis Alipov

At the Indo-Russian Education Summit, the envoy said the number should go up from the current 20,000. Comes at a time when Moscow is making efforts to attract more Indian students. 

Civil servant, cyber security expert — Lindy Cameron, UK’s 1st woman high commissioner to India

Cameron has also served in Kabul & Baghdad, specialising in post-conflict reconstruction. Her most recent role was as CEO of NCSC, UK’s principal authority on cyber security.

Trudeau blames previous govt for ‘cosy’ India-Canada ties, brings up Nijjar killing again

Appearing before public inquiry into foreign interference in federal elections, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau did not bring up allegations about interference by Indian authorities.

Canadian officials counter intel agency, say no info ‘suggesting’ disinformation by India in 2021 polls

Canadian intel agency had submitted declassified documents to public inquiry on foreign interference, alleging India, along with China, was 'most involved' in election interference.

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CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

India to start delivery of BrahMos missiles and launchers to Philippines tomorrow

India has completed storage-building space in one of the Philippines' islands as part of $374.96 million deal signed in January 2022.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.