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India attends Taliban-hosted conference in Kabul on mutual regional interests in Afghanistan

Conference attended by 11 countries, reportedly including China, Russia and Pakistan. Afghanistan urged neighbours 'to help remove Western sanctions & promote economic development'.

Record 1.4 million visas issued to Indian citizens in 2023, says US embassy

Embassy also said Indians now account for one of the top 10 US visa applicants & that 7,000,000 visitor visas (B1/B2) were issued to Indian citizens in 2023, the second-largest number of applications in the US Mission's history.

Maldives sees drop in tourists from India amid diplomatic spat, operators say new bookings ‘slowed down’

Maldivian tour operators say fall in Indian tourists to the island nation has been predictable as other global markets have opened for Indian travellers.

Nijjar & Pannun cases related, India is now cooperating — outgoing Canada NSA Jody Thomas

In interview to Canadian news outlet CTV, Thomas described cooperation from India as an 'evolution' of how the two countries have been engaging on matter.

5-yr Schengen visa for Indian students, UPI at Eiffel Tower — key takeaways from Macron’s India visit

India will also establish a new consulate in Marseille, while France will come up with new bureau in Hyderabad. Both nations agree to declare 2026 as India-France Year of Innovation.

India, France agree on defence roadmap. Paris raises issue of French journalist facing expulsion

French President Emmanuel Macron attended R Day parade as chief guest today. He and Modi talked cooperation in defence, security, nuclear energy, space, clean energy, economy etc.

‘Pakistan will reap what it sows’ — MEA dismisses claim of Indian hand in killings of 2 terrorists

Besides the purported confession of an alleged shooter, 'evidence' cited by Pakistan includes ‘jubilatory messages’ by Indian social media users ‘celebrating’ the killings.

‘Deeply concerned’ — Muizzu gets flak from Maldives’ 2 largest oppn parties for ‘sharp anti-India pivot’

In joint statement, Maldivian Democratic Party & Democrats say 'alienating any development partner, especially the most long-standing ally, extremely detrimental to long-term development'.

Canadian inquiry commission asks Trudeau govt for info on alleged election interference by India

Foreign Interference Commission set up last year to focus on possible Chinese interference. India was included after request from Canadian MP & New Democratic Party chief Jagmeet Singh.

UNGA President defends world body’s effectiveness, says Security Council ‘paralysed’

Speaking at event in Delhi, UNGA President Dennis Francis said some UN personnel in war-torn Gaza even took their children to work when Israeli airstrikes were pounding enclave.

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.