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India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

India, Cambodia sign MOU to boost Civil Service Human Resource Development

The agreement will provide an opportunity for the two governments to strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation in the field of human resource development in civil service for the next five years.

After French reporter, now Australian journalist leaves India. ‘Was told story on Nijjar went too far’

Avani Dias of ABC News left India on 19 April. Govt officials refute allegations, saying documentary was ‘shot at Attari without permission’, cite 'lack of objectivity' in coverage.

Manipur conflict, Nijjar murder, hurdles before Oppn — US report flags ‘human rights issues’ in India

Annual Human Rights Assessment published by US state dept noted multiple incidents, specially mentioning Siddique Karappan and Umar Khalid as those who were arbitrarily arrested.

Iranian Army a ‘stabilising force’ in Persian Gulf, says India’s Military Intelligence chief

At a reception for the Army Day of Iran in New Delhi Monday, Iranian ambassador Iraj Elahi also emphasised Tehran’s role as the guardian of the world’s energy security in the Persian Gulf.

5-year, multi-entry Schengen visa on the cards for Indian travellers as EU adopts new rules

An EU delegation to India said in a statement that during the validity period, holders will ‘enjoy travel rights equivalent to visa-free nationals’.

‘Public diplomacy,’ says India’s Ireland envoy on his article defending Modi, slamming Congress

Speaking to ThePrint, Akhilesh Mishra says his letter intended to provide local readers of The Irish Times a factual explanation of Modi’s ‘unprecedented popularity in India & abroad’.

Indian woman cadet on vessel seized by Iranian military returns home

Remaining 16 Indian crew, out of a total of 25, have not been detained & are still on the ship 'under the command of the captain', say sources in Iranian embassy.

Meet the 7 longest-serving ambassadors in India

While ambassadors usually serve for 2 to 5 yrs in a host country, some envoys have served for over a decade due to their country’s ‘special relationship’ with India or other reasons.

Modi fighting corrupt ecosystem created by dynastic party — Indian envoy wades into partisan politics

In response to The Irish Times, Indian ambassador Akhilesh Mishra also launches attack against the opposition. Congress hits back, says he's acting like 'a party apparatchik'.

On Camera

Instagram reels on stoicism are the new rage — they can battle burnout and bigotry

The Romans’ version of stoicism is rapidly picking popularity on Instagram — Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are some names that get thrown at you when you fire up your screen.

A scrap revolution for recyclists, it’s an opportunity too good to waste

Recycling 'energy-transition metals' - or metals from batteries, electric vehicles and renewable-energy products offers abundant growth potential.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.