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Electronics, chemicals, machineries set for zero-duty access under India-UAE trade pact

The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed Friday is first comprehensive trade deal signed by India with a Gulf country & India’s first trade agreement in a decade.

Jaishankar meets German counterpart, holds talks on bilateral and global issues

Jaishankar arrived in Germany Friday to take part in the Munich Security Conference (MSC). MSC is expected to deliberate on escalating tension between NATO countries and Russia over Ukraine.

Modi holds virtual summit with ‘brother’ Abu Dhabi crown prince, India-UAE sign free trade pact

First ever trade pact with a Gulf nation aims for $100 billion two-way trade by 2027. Both nations agree to expand maritime cooperation, vow commitment against terrorism.

‘Uncalled for’: India summons Singapore envoy over PM Lee’s statement on Indian MPs & Nehru

PM Lee referred to 'criminal charges' against Indian MPs in Singapore's parliament. MEA tells High Commissioner that statement was unnecessary in context of subject at hand.

No immediate plan to evacuate Indians from Ukraine, focussing on ensuring safety, says MEA

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Bagchi says no special flights are being arranged and Indian carriers are encouraged to operate charter flights between Ukraine and India.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to leave Friday for six-day visit to Germany, France

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi says minister will participate in security conference in Germany, hold bilateral talks with his French counterpart & attend EU ministerial meeting.

Sitharaman pitches for expeditious, equitable vaccine distribution to aid global recovery

Participating in first G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, Sitharaman stressed that it is crucial to address the gaps in global pandemic preparedness.

US hopes of India’s support if Russia attacks Ukraine

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said there was a 'strong consensus' in the Quad meeting that there needs to be a diplomatic & peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis.

Don’t panic, India urges its nationals in Ukraine, as situation remains tense

Ministry of External Affairs has told Indian nationals, especially students, that India will continue to operate its embassy in Kyiv as Russia talks of de-escalation.

Saudi Arabia land forces commander’s visit to India a historic first, says defence ministry

Lt. Gen. Fahd Bin Abdullah Al-Mutair arrived in India over a year after Army chief Gen. Naravane’s visit to the Gulf state in 2020.

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XUV 3XO a power-packed offering from Mahindra—unbeatable looks, class-leading features

Mahindra has knocked it out of the park in terms of value proposition. Prices for the base model, which features a slightly tuned down engine, start at Rs 7.49 lakh.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

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.