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India, China Make "Progress" To Resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: Centre
India and China have made progress on the modalities to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said following the official consultation between the Foreign Ministries of India and China, held in Beijing.
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US "Reaffirms Support For Iranian People" After Ebrahim Raisi's Death
The US has expressed its "official condolences" for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and other members of their delegation killed in a helicopter crash.
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Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra Given Six-Month Extension
The government on Tuesday granted a six-month extension in service tenure of Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, who was scheduled to retire at the end of next month, according to an official order.
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ED Seizes Rs. 8.26 Crore in Case Against Pigeon Education Technology, Alleges Firm Is Chinese-Owned
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 8.26 crore in a case against Pigeon Education Technology India Private Limited under provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, according to an official statement issued on Friday. In its statement, the ED said that an investigation found that the company was owned by Chinese nati...
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US Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Indian Grandfather's Home In Zambia
US Vice President Kamala Harris remembered her maternal grandfather PV Gopalan, an Indian foreign service official, during her tour to Zambia and paid a visit to the Gopalan family home in Lusaka.
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Google Faces $34 Million Fine in Russia Over Breach of Competition Rules: Details
Off page: Russia’s competition watchdog has fined Google RUB 2 billion (roughly Rs. 260 crore) on Tuesday for breaching competition rules, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said in a statement. The search giant is the latest foreign tech firm to be fined as part of Russia’s assertive campaign against foreign tech firms. The company said it...
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Russia Fines Google for Failing to Take Down YouTube Videos Showing Military Operation in Ukraine
A Russian court has slapped a series of small fines on Google for failing to take down contentious YouTube videos showing military operations in Ukraine.
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6 Suspected Russian Spies Expelled From France: Official
France is expelling six Russians suspected of working as spies under diplomatic cover after the French intelligence services uncovered a clandestine operation on its territory, the foreign ministry said on Monday.
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Canada's Foreign Ministry Hacked Last Week, Services Still Hit: Officials
Hackers launched a cyber attack on Canada's foreign ministry last week and some services are still down, officials said on Monday without disclosing who Ottawa thought was responsible.
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Delhi Firming Up "Rent-A-Bike" Scheme For Foreign, Indian Tourists
Tourists in Delhi may soon enjoy rides on rented two-wheelers with the Delhi government's transport department firming up a scheme to issue licences for "rent-a-bike" services in the city, officials said.
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Man Poses As Government Official, Dupes Company Of Rs 36 Crore: Police
The Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police has arrested a person for impersonating as an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer and cheating a Gujarat-based businessman to the tune of Rs 36 crore, the police said today.
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"Okay" With Closed-Door IPL, But Want Foreign Stars: Franchise Official
An official from an IPL franchise said that holding the tournament behind closed doors was not an issue as gate receipts are insured.
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Taranjit Singh Sandhu Reaches US As Ambassador-Designate, Will Meet President Donald Trump Soon
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a career foreign service official, arrived in Washington on Monday as India's ambassador-designate to the United States.
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India's Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise To Over $457 Billion
The Reserve Bank of India's reserves rose by $2.52 billion during the week under review, official data showed on Friday.
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Consumer Inflation, Factory Activity Data, Foreign Fund Flows To Drive Equity Markets: Experts
In terms of macroeconomic data, investors will look forward to the release of industrial production, retail and wholesale inflation figures next week.
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India, China Make "Progress" To Resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: Centre
India and China have made progress on the modalities to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said following the official consultation between the Foreign Ministries of India and China, held in Beijing.
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US "Reaffirms Support For Iranian People" After Ebrahim Raisi's Death
The US has expressed its "official condolences" for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and other members of their delegation killed in a helicopter crash.
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Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra Given Six-Month Extension
The government on Tuesday granted a six-month extension in service tenure of Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, who was scheduled to retire at the end of next month, according to an official order.
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ED Seizes Rs. 8.26 Crore in Case Against Pigeon Education Technology, Alleges Firm Is Chinese-Owned
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 8.26 crore in a case against Pigeon Education Technology India Private Limited under provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, according to an official statement issued on Friday. In its statement, the ED said that an investigation found that the company was owned by Chinese nati...
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US Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Indian Grandfather's Home In Zambia
US Vice President Kamala Harris remembered her maternal grandfather PV Gopalan, an Indian foreign service official, during her tour to Zambia and paid a visit to the Gopalan family home in Lusaka.
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Google Faces $34 Million Fine in Russia Over Breach of Competition Rules: Details
Off page: Russia’s competition watchdog has fined Google RUB 2 billion (roughly Rs. 260 crore) on Tuesday for breaching competition rules, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said in a statement. The search giant is the latest foreign tech firm to be fined as part of Russia’s assertive campaign against foreign tech firms. The company said it...
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Russia Fines Google for Failing to Take Down YouTube Videos Showing Military Operation in Ukraine
A Russian court has slapped a series of small fines on Google for failing to take down contentious YouTube videos showing military operations in Ukraine.
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6 Suspected Russian Spies Expelled From France: Official
France is expelling six Russians suspected of working as spies under diplomatic cover after the French intelligence services uncovered a clandestine operation on its territory, the foreign ministry said on Monday.
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Canada's Foreign Ministry Hacked Last Week, Services Still Hit: Officials
Hackers launched a cyber attack on Canada's foreign ministry last week and some services are still down, officials said on Monday without disclosing who Ottawa thought was responsible.
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Delhi Firming Up "Rent-A-Bike" Scheme For Foreign, Indian Tourists
Tourists in Delhi may soon enjoy rides on rented two-wheelers with the Delhi government's transport department firming up a scheme to issue licences for "rent-a-bike" services in the city, officials said.
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Man Poses As Government Official, Dupes Company Of Rs 36 Crore: Police
The Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police has arrested a person for impersonating as an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer and cheating a Gujarat-based businessman to the tune of Rs 36 crore, the police said today.
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"Okay" With Closed-Door IPL, But Want Foreign Stars: Franchise Official
An official from an IPL franchise said that holding the tournament behind closed doors was not an issue as gate receipts are insured.
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Taranjit Singh Sandhu Reaches US As Ambassador-Designate, Will Meet President Donald Trump Soon
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a career foreign service official, arrived in Washington on Monday as India's ambassador-designate to the United States.
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India's Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise To Over $457 Billion
The Reserve Bank of India's reserves rose by $2.52 billion during the week under review, official data showed on Friday.
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Consumer Inflation, Factory Activity Data, Foreign Fund Flows To Drive Equity Markets: Experts
In terms of macroeconomic data, investors will look forward to the release of industrial production, retail and wholesale inflation figures next week.
