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President Kovind attends celebrations marking 50 yrs of Bangladesh’s liberation from Pakistan

Kovind was the guest of honour at the Victory Day Parade in Dhaka. India's contributions to Bangladesh's Liberation War of 1971 were also highlighted during the event.

President Kovind meets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, pays homage to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

After the meeting, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abdul Momen said Kovind appreciated the motto 'dharma jar jar, utsab sabar' (religion is an individual matter but festivals are universal).

Some forces out to spoil India-Nepal ties but Modi govt wouldn’t let it happen: Rajnath Singh

Addressing a ceremony in Dehradun, Defence Minister Rajanth Singh said India won't let its relations with Nepal get jeopardised or snapped even if 'we have to keep our heads bowed'.

President Ram Nath Kovind gets red carpet welcome during maiden visit to Bangladesh

Kovind is on a three-day visit to Bangladesh where he will attend the golden jubilee celebrations of the country's independence from Pakistan.

India lies in tough neighbourhood, will boost its capacity to secure borders: US envoy nominee

Eric Garcetti, currently serving as the Mayor of Los Angeles, says he will 'double down' on US efforts to strengthen India’s capacity to defend its sovereignty and deter aggression.

No unease in ‘extraordinary’ India-Bangladesh relationship, says Foreign Secretary Shringla

On the eve of President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to Dhaka, Shringla said India and Bangladesh relationship is multifaceted & recent communal riots there have not impacted ties.

Quad cooperation on science & tech ‘should be committed to human-centred values’, say experts

At Global Technology Summit 2021, organised by MEA & Carnegie India, panelists from India, Australia, US & Japan discuss the subject ‘Beyond Borders: Science & Technology Cooperation’.

Quad partnership a ‘real, contemporary arrangement’ to look at present issues, says Jaishankar

Speaking at Global Technology Summit 2021, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said the outcomes of the Quad are 'practical subjects, which will make a difference'.

UK, India ‘natural partners’ working on ‘fantastic projects’, PM Boris Johnson says

Speaking at the 2021 Global Technology Summit, Johnson said India and the UK will continue to deepen their bonds on technology as they have set out in the 2030 India-UK roadmap.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to Rajnath Singh, recalls meeting with Gen Rawat

During the call, Austin expressed his condolences on the demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat and reaffirmed the US commitment to strengthening bilateral defence ties with India.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?