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Centre puts travellers from China, six more countries on caution list
No case of Mu variant in India but remains variant of interest for Caution
India-EU parleys: S Jaishankar meets Slovenian President
Ljubljana (Slovenia)/New Delhi, Sep 2 (UNI) External Affairs Minister Subramaniam Jaishankar on Thursday met Slovenian President Borut Pahor and discussed key challenges facing India and the European Union.
Jaishankar, who is on a…
ISL: Kerala Blasters FC sign Chencho Gyeltshen
Kochi (Kerala) , September 1 : Kerala Blasters FC on Wednesday announced the signing of the Bhutanese forward, Chencho Gyeltshen for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL). He joins the club from Roundglass Punjab FC.…
Kerala: Five Kashmiri youths held for carrying guns with fake license
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 1 (UNI) Five Kashmiri youths were taken into custody for carrying guns with fake license from Niramankara in this Capital City on Wednesday.
The Kashmiri youths are being interrogated by various investigation…
India, UK committed to stop Afghanistan from becoming terror haven
New Delhi/London, Sep 1 (UNI) India and the UK are committed to stop Afghanistan from becoming a terror haven, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Wednesday after talks with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
Raab,…
Japan considers moving embassy in Afghanistan to Qatar
Tokyo September 1 The Japanese government is considering transferring the functions of its embassy in Kabul to Qatar due to the tense situation in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday.
The embassy's work has…
PM forms high-level group on Afghanistan to focus on India’s immediate priorities
New Delhi, Aug 31 (UNI) In view of the evolving situation in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently directed a high-level group comprising External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and senior…
First ice-breaking parley between India -Afghan political functionaries
Doha, August 31, Agencies: In the first India-Taliban meet in Qatar's Doha on Tuesday, Indian envoy Deepak Mittal held discussions with the head of Taliban's political office Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai over the safety and early return of…
Pranab Mukherjee was a true friend of Bangladesh: Hasina
Dhaka, Aug 31 (UNI) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday described former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee as a true friend of Bangladesh.
"It was hard to pass a year without Pranab dada (brother). He was a true friend of…
India ends month-long successful UNSC presidency with ‘substantive outcomes’
India's Permanent Representative TS Tirumurti highlights issues and thanks UNSC members !
Biden: War in Afghanistan cost us $300 million a day for two decades
Washington, Aug 31 (UNI) Facing mounting criticism at home and abroad over the manner in which the US exited Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he sticks by his decision to withdraw and that it was the best decision for…
Ghani was leaving Afghanistan, after scheduling a meeting with top gov’t officials
Dushanbe, Sep 1 (UNI/Sputnik) Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani scheduled a meeting with the government on the day of his departure from the country, and while officials were waiting for him, he departed Kabul airport, Afghan Ambassador…
Our forces can be more hostile on China border if needed: outgoing ITBP chief
INDIAN FORCES can be “more hostile” to Chinese troops if needed “in case of national interest and to protect our borders”, and are enhancing their capabilities regularly to face any situation, according to Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)…
Response to Taliban: Russia, China, Pak in new regional structure, India calibrates stand
CALIBRATING its response to overtures Sunday by Taliban leader Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, New Delhi is keenly aware of the power structure emerging in the region.
Officials told The Indian Express that much before the Taliban…
No power in world can separate J&K from India: Defence Minister
New Delhi, Aug 30 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed confidence that Jammu and Kashmir will soon be free of terrorism and said "no power in the world" can separate Jammu and Kashmir from India.
The Minister also…
Afghan Hindus, Sikhs can travel to India: Taliban
New Delhi, Aug 30 (UNI) Afghan Hindus and Sikhs are allowed to travel to India with valid documents, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said in an interview. He also assured rights of Afghan Sikhs will be protected. In an interview…
Janmashtami celebrated in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Aug 30 (UNI) Janmashtami -- a Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna -- was celebrated across Bangladesh with religious fervour and gaiety on Monday.
Though the event was kept confined to the temple premises due to…
India at UNSC; resolution calls on Afghanistan not to allow territory to attack any country
United Nations, Aug 30 (UNI) Under India’s month-long presidency, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Monday that calls for Afghanistan to "not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists, or to…
US Envoy Khalilzad: Afghans can now choose path ‘in full sovereignty’
Washington, Aug 31 (UNI/Sputnik) US Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad said Afghans may now choose the path for their country in full sovereignty following the complete withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan.
"With…
Stuart Binny retires from first class, international cricket
Bengaluru, Aug 30 (UNI) Former India player Stuart Terence Binny Monday announced his retirement from first class and international cricket.
"I would like to inform you that I have decided to retire from first class and international…
