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New pathways to strengthen ties discussed during Jaishankar’s two-day visit to South Korea: MEA

Talks focused on areas such as trade, investments, development, defense, and security, science and technology, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, said a statement by MEA.

‘Relocate’ – India issues advisory to its nationals in Israel after 1 killed in Hezbollah attack

MEA had said in December that around 18,000 to 20,000 Indians were in Israel after the conflict with Hamas began two months earlier.

China, Maldives sign new defence agreements amid strained ties between Malé & New Delhi

This is the latest in series of actions taken by Maldives to deepen ties with China. It comes after Malé allowed Chinese research vessel to dock in its ports despite objections from India.

Two Indian Coast Guard ships dock in Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral ties

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships Samarth and Abhinav are visiting Sri Lanka for training and professional interactions with the Sri Lankan Coast Guard.

India, Nepal deepen ties with high-level talks

The MEA said that Lamsal's visit to India is in keeping with the tradition of high-level exchanges between the two countries and reflects India's emphasis on its relations with Nepal.

India among fastest growing diplomatic networks, 11 new posts since 2021, reveals new report

The country has opened 11 new missions since 2021 and climbed to the 11th rank in the Global Diplomacy Index, a report by the Lowy Institute.

‘Can’t have standoff at border and negotiate in the next room,’ says Jaishankar on India-China ties

Speaking at JNU, Jaishankar offered an insight into the thinking of India’s foreign policy approach in recent years and its reasoning for a multi-vector non-West approach.

‘Indians helped me go viral’ — Utah-based social media consultant on posing as Kiribati govt on X

The US-Kiribati dual national manages a handle on X which is followed by foreign affairs experts, top officials, journalists & even the Indian High Commission in Fiji.

Several Indians who worked as support staff to Russian army discharged after India’s demand, MEA says

Ministry of External Affairs said India remains committed to actively pursuing with Russian authorities all relevant cases of Indian nationals for early discharge from Russian army.

‘Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed agreed to Modi’s request for Hindu temple in 5 mins,’ says UAE diplomat

Anwar Mohammed Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, called this an example of building India-UAE relations. Earlier this month, Modi inaugurated Abu Dhabi's 1st Hindu temple.

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Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.