New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday responded to the recent defence agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, emphasizing that India expects the strategic partnership to respect “mutual interests and sensitivities.” Speaking at the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “India and Saudi Arabia have a wide-ranging strategic partnership...
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Election Commission Affirms Sole Authority Over Timing and Method of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
In a recent submission to the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly asserted that it holds exclusive power to decide when and how to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, rejecting any attempt to mandate fixed intervals for such exercises. The matter arises from a Public Interest Litigation...
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CP Radhakrishnan To Take Oath as Vice President on September 12 at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi: Vice-President-elect C P Radhakrishnan is set to take the oath of office on Friday, September 12, in a ceremony at 10 am at Rashtrapati Bhavan, administered by President Droupadi Murmu, officials confirmed. The 67-year-old former Maharashtra Governor secured victory in the vice presidential election on Tuesday, defeating the joint opposition nominee B Sudershan...
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India’s Authentication and Traceability Industry to Reach ₹16,575 Crore by FY29, CAGR Projected at 11.3%
New Delhi: India’s authentication and traceability (A&T) industry is set for robust growth, projected to reach ₹10,612 crore in FY 2024-25 and ₹16,575 crore by FY 2028-29, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3 percent, according to a report released on Thursday. The sector, which stood at ₹9,705 crore in FY 2023-24, has...
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‘Stay Away’: MEA Urges Indians Not to Join Russian Army Amid Ukraine Conflict
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday once again cautioned Indian nationals against joining the Russian military amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The advisory follows fresh reports of Indian men being recruited into the Russian army and sent to active combat zones. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We have seen reports about...
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‘No Lessons from a Terror Sponsor’: India’s Strong Response to Pakistan at UNHRC
In a strongly worded intervention at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi delivered a scathing rebuttal to Pakistan’s continued misuse of international platforms to spread false propaganda against India. Tyagi asserted that India required no lessons from a country that shelters terrorists, persecutes minorities, and has undermined its own global...
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India Calls for UN Security Council Reforms to Strengthen Peacekeeping Effectiveness
United Nations: India has emphasized that UN peacekeeping missions can only achieve their intended goals if the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) undergoes urgent reforms to reflect present-day geopolitical realities. Addressing the Council’s open debate on peacekeeping, convened by South Korea as the current president, India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish said the effectiveness of peacekeeping...
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India and Israel Sign Landmark Bilateral Investment Treaty to Boost Investments
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a landmark Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) in New Delhi on Monday, marking a significant step in promoting investments between India and Israel. According to the finance ministry, this agreement makes Israel the first OECD member to adopt India’s new investment treaty model. The...
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Honeymoon Murder Plot Uncovered: Indore Businessman Killed by Wife and Lover, Meghalaya Police File 790-Page Chargesheet
The sensational honeymoon murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi (29) has taken a new turn after the Meghalaya Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) filed a 790-page chargesheet naming five accused, including Raja’s wife Sonam Raghuvanshi (25) and her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha. The chargesheet, submitted in a local court, provides chilling insights into how a...
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BCCI Defends India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match, Says It Follows Revised Government Policy
In response to the growing controversy surrounding India’s scheduled Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a clear statement reaffirming the match’s legitimacy under newly revised government policy. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia explicitly cited the updated guidelines formulated by the central...