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India ready to engage with Pakistan on expanding list of pilgrimage sites, mode of travel: MEA

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said once the Covid restrictions are lifted, discussion can be expected on expanding the list of pilgrimage sites under the 1974 protocol.

India working closely with Canadian authorities to investigate death of Indian family: MEA

Canadian authorities informed MEA that the death of the four Indians, near its border with the US, has been determined to be consistent with exposure to outdoor elements.

Organisers’ track record as well known as participants’ biases: MEA on event attended by Ansari

The remarks follow a virtual panel discussion organised by Indian American Muslim Council, in which Hamid Ansari criticised the emergence of cultural nationalism in India.

India, Central Asia to form working group on Afghanistan, TAPI pipeline talks back on table

The first-ever summit between India and Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan also focuses on connectivity and trade. The next summit is slated for 2024.

Concern about Afghanistan makes India-Central Asia cooperation important: Modi says at summit

PM Modi hosted a virtual summit featuring presidents of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyz Republic, and talked about an ‘ambitious vision’ for the future.

Missing Arunachali youth handed over to Indian Army by China, says Kiren Rijiju

In a Twitter post, Union minister assured that due procedures are being followed including the boy’s medical examination. 19-year-old Miram Taron went missing on 18 January.

Iran FM to visit India next week, talks on Afghanistan, crude oil & Chabahar on agenda

This will be Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s maiden visit to India since taking over in August. But he has been in regular touch with EAM Jaishankar.

UK PM highlights launch of free trade deal talks, Covid vaccine bond in R-Day message to India

Boris Johnson said he is proud of the friendship shared by the two 'diverse democracies' and looked forward to fortifying the strong bond over the 'next 75 years and beyond'.

India-US ties destined to be stronger, closer, tighter — White House on 73rd Republic Day

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki extended greetings on the occasion and said the partnership between India and US is rooted in shared responsibility to uphold democratic values.

China ‘not that nice country’, giving money to dictators & killers: German Navy chief in India

Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schonbach later issued a clarification, saying comments were his 'personal view' and not German defence ministry's, and expressing them was a 'mistake'.

On Camera

No insult to Ayurveda. AIIMS an attempt to bring good standards of medical education—Amrit Kaur

On 18 February 1956, 'Rajkumari' Amrit Kaur, India's first health minister, moved the Bill in Lok Sabha for the establishment of AIIMS in Delhi. She wanted it to have the powers and functions of a university because it will 'probably make revolutionary changes in curriculum as well as in modes of teaching'.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.