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Vanuatu cancels Lalit Modi citizenship amid extradition concerns, cites ‘misuse’ of citizenship rights

The fugitive businessman and former IPL chief had applied to surrender his Indian passport following acquisition of Vanuatu citizenship, according to external affairs ministry.

Pacts on maritime cooperation to tech capacity building. What’s on agenda for Modi’s Mauritius visit

The Indian PM is set to visit the African nation from 11-12 March. He will be chief guest at the national day celebrations on 12 March.

Trade negotiations with US ‘still evolving’, says India as Trump claims New Delhi agreed to cut tariffs

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri instead highlighted India’s recent trade liberalisation deals with a number of countries as a part of New Delhi’s push to cut tariffs.

‘Depressed’ IFS officer jumps to death in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri, cops rule out foul play

2011 batch IFS officer Jitendra Rawat was posted as Director at Overseas Employments & Protector General of Emigrants in the Ministry of External Affairs.

India summons UK chargé d’affaires after Sikh extremist breaches Jaishankar’s security, tears tricolour

External affairs ministry condemned incident earlier in the day outside of Chatham House in London. In 2023, Sikh separatists had breached Indian High Commission in London as well.

MEA says reports of USAID funding voter turnout in India ‘deeply troubling, looking into it’

US President Donald Trump last week called the funding to India a 'kickback scheme', while asserting that USAID was 'trying to get somebody else elected'.

Qatar’s Amir to visit India on PM Modi’s invitation from 17-18 Feb in 2nd visit since 2015

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that the Amir will be accompanied by a ministers and senior officials.

India-US promise ‘decisive action’ against Sikh separatists, send stern message to Pakistan

Islamabad rejected the specific reference to Pakistan, calling it ‘contrary to diplomatic norms’; also expressed concern about India buying American security platforms.

Stop conflating Sheikh Hasina with India, New Delhi tells Bangladesh envoy

New Delhi further blames Bangladesh for persistent negativity surrounding ties, while underlining its desire for a 'constructive and mutually beneficial relationship' with Dhaka.

Denied a visa again, Seattle ex-council member Kshama Sawant alleges ‘political retaliation’ by India

On X, Sawant accuses Indian govt of retaliating against her & other activists for their opposition to Modi’s policies. MEA sources say her visa application is still under process.

On Camera

Manohar Kahaniyan was Crime Patrol of pre-TV era. Now IAF Chief’s metaphor for Pakistani tales

The magazine was a product of its time—when newsprint was cheap, imagination was free, and the hunger for suspense could drive circulation numbers into the tens of thousands.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.