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India, China complete disengagement; exchange of sweets on Diwali

Indian and Chinese troops have completed disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh and patrolling is set to commence soon at these points, Army sources......

Canada's allegations serious, India not cooperating: US

India is not cooperating with Canada on the latter's investigation into the killing of a Sikh separatist last year, the United States alleged Tuesday. IMAGE: Canada's Prime Minister Justin......

'Monumental mistake': Trudeau doubles down on India

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada has shared with its Five Eyes partners, the United Stated in particular, all information they have related to the allegations of the involvement of Indian......

Built consensus with India, will reach solution at early date, says China

China and India were able to "reduce differences" and build "some consensus" on disengaging troops from friction points to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh and agreed to maintain dialogue to......

Hindu group endorses Trump over Harris for US President

Hindus for America First, a newly created grassroots organisation, has announced it will endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and launch a campaign against Democratic nominee Vice......

India takes first steps to meet 2070 net-zero goal, Niti Aayog forms panels

Three years after India declared its goal to become a net-zero economy by 2070, the policy design for achieving the target has begun, with the NITI Aayog forming dedicated multi-sectoral committees......

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.' IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das addresses the media during a press conference......

India's deep discounts on Russian crude will stay

Even as the Group of Seven (G7) price cap on Russian crude oil enters into force as of December 5, India has been assured it will continue to receive the existing deep discounts on Russian oil, for......

Russia offers oil at even cheaper rates to India

In a bid to counter the growing clamour among the G7 nations to enforce a price cap on Russian oil, Moscow has told New Delhi it is willing to provide petroleum at even lower rates than before to......

All about the Infrastructure Finance Secretariat

During his first Union Budget in July 2014, former finance minister Arun Jaitley announced the setting up of an institution called 3P India, with an allocation of Rs 500 crore. Illustration:......

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis scored a match-winning 91 to lay the foundation for......

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

IMAGE: The Indian archery team before departing for Sulehmaniya, Iraq for the Asia Cup Stage 2. Photograph: BCCI The Indian junior archers capped a stunning show by winning eight gold, four silver......

Government appoints wrestler Babita, Kavita as sports dy directors

Photograph: Kind courtesy Babita Phogat/Twitter The Haryana government has appointed international wrestler Babita Phogat and kabaddi player Kavita Devi as deputy directors in its Sports and Youth......

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

If Dhyan Chand's wizardry was a source of joy in a colonised India, Balbir Singh Sr's artistry was an inspiration for an India trying to find its bearings post-independence. 'He was one of India's......

Dutee granted visa for European races

IMAGE: Dutee Chand is slated to compete in 100m dash in two IAAF-approved races -- one in Ireland on August 13 and another in Germany on August 19. Photograph: Christian Petersen/Getty Images for......

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