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A 25-year-old Indian student, Mohammed Abdul Arfath, who had been missing for nearly three weeks, was discovered dead in Cleveland, Ohio, the Indian consulate in New York confirmed on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI : Former U.S. President Donald Trump has waded into the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, urging Israel to swiftly conclude its military offensive in the Gaza Strip. Trump’s remarks have ignited international debate and scrutiny, with his assertion that Israel’s prolonged engagement is eroding global support resonating across diplomatic circles. In his […]

Speaking at a daily press conference, Patel emphasised, "The United States recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, and we strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims by incursions or encroachments across the Line of Actual Control."

China’s defence spending has grown by more than seven per cent for the third consecutive year, despite its slowing economy and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

NEW DELHI: On Saturday night, a new round of airstrikes by the US and UK targeted 36 Houthi sites in Yemen. In response, the militant group pledged to persist in their assaults on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Six additional nations, including Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain, joined in backing the attack. According to […]

NEW DELHI: Texas and India bolstered economic ties in a roundtable discussion hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in Delhi on Thursday. Texas Governor Greg Abbott engaged in discussions with USISPF member companies, emphasising ways to enhance bilateral trade between the Lone Star state and India. Governor Abbott highlighted Texas’ appeal for business […]

NEW DELHI: The BRICS group, a crucial platform for emerging markets and developing nations, has formally embraced five additional members: Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and the UAE. Their inclusion became effective on January 1, 2024, signifying a noteworthy expansion for the coalition initially established by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This expansion […]

The strike, carried out by the Navy destroyer USS Carney, targeted a radar site deemed a threat to commercial vessels. This comes a day after the US and Britain conducted multiple airstrikes on Houthi rebels.

The strikes, conducted from both air and sea, come in response to the Houthi movement's attacks on ships and represent a regional expansion of the conflict beyond the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

The probe was launched following the grounding of a chartered plane in France on suspicion of trafficking, leading to the return of 276 Indian passengers, with a significant majority from Punjab and 25 per cent from Gujarat.