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India and the European Union are on the cusp of a “historic trade agreement” that would create a combined market of nearly 2 billion people and account for almost a quarter of global GDP, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
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In a move aimed at strengthening India–Germany ties, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday announced that Indian travellers will no longer require a transit visa at German airports. The announcement was made during Merz’s visit to…
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India’s Operation Sindoor compelled Pakistan to rush through constitutional amendments and overhaul its top defence structure, a move that underscored how the operation failed to go in Islamabad’s favour, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)…
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Streets across India buzzed with celebrations as people joined the rest of the world in welcoming the New Year 2026 on Thursday, amid severe cold and heightened security in major cities. While New Year’s Day is a restricted holiday, most…
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India has imposed a safeguard import duty of 11–12 per cent on select steel products for a period of three years, according to an order issued by the finance ministry, in a move aimed at curbing the influx of low-priced steel, particularly…
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India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, the government said in a statement on Tuesday. With a gross domestic product (GDP) of USD 4.18 trillion, India is now also the fastest-growing major economy globally…
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The US Embassy and Consulates in India will remain closed from Wednesday, December 24, to Friday, December 26, 2025, in line with a US Presidential Executive Order. Routine consular services will not be available during this period. The…
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India and Saudi Arabia have signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement in Riyadh to facilitate official travel and strengthen bilateral exchanges under the India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council. The agreement was signed by Indian…
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India and the United States have jointly called for additional UN designations and punitive measures — including global asset freezes and arms embargoes — against proxies and affiliates of Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)…
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In a major step toward deepening defence cooperation, the United States and India on Friday signed a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new chapter in their strategic partnership. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the…
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