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March 7, 2024 9:02 AM

Novel insurance scheme launched for Indian workers in UAE with coverage for natural deaths

Addressing the pressing need for financial security among Indian blue-collar workers in the UAE, a revolutionary Life Protection Plan (LPP) has been launched in the country, specifically designed for Indian expatriates, especially blue-collar workers...

March 5, 2024 10:19 PM

“Indian leaving shores of the country goes with confidence”: EAM Jaishankar

Highlighting the burgeoning confidence among Indians venturing abroad, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the unprecedented assurance instilled by the present government in ensuring the well-being of its citizens on foreign shores. Spe...

March 5, 2024 7:09 PM

BSF delegation reaches Dhaka to attend BGB-BSF border conference

A nine-member delegation of Border Security Force (BSF) led by Director General (DG) Nitin Agrawal reached Dhaka on Tuesday morning to attend the 54th DG-level BGB-BSF Border Conference. The conference will be held from March 5-9 at the Border Guard ...

March 5, 2024 4:06 PM

India and Bangladesh hold 54th BSF-BGB border coordination conference

India and Bangladesh are set to engage in discussions on border management during the 54th BSF-BGB Director General-level border coordination conference, scheduled from March 5 to 9 in Dhaka. Heading the Indian delegation is Nitin Agrawal, Director ...

March 5, 2024 3:31 PM

China drops ‘peaceful reunification’ reference to Taiwan, raises defence spending by 7.2%

China will boost its defence spending by 7.2% this year, fuelling a military budget that has more than doubled under President Xi Jinping's 11 years in office as Beijing hardens its stance on Taiwan, according to official reports on Tuesday. The inc...

March 5, 2024 11:40 AM

China sets tougher energy efficiency goal after falling behind on 2025 targets

China on Tuesday set more stringent energy intensity targets for 2024 after missing last year's goal, as the world's biggest energy consumer tries to keep from falling further behind on its climate targets in a five-year plan ending in 2025. China i...

March 5, 2024 8:45 AM

Gaza Conflict: Only two-state solution between both sides will deliver enduring peace, says India

India is committed to support a two-state solution where the Palestinian people are able to live freely in an independent country, with due regard to the security needs of Israel, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj ...

March 4, 2024 9:12 PM

Duqm port development deal with Adani Group is open: Oman official

Oman is highly optimistic about Indian investments in the country, particularly in the development of the Duqm port by the Adani Group, an Oman official said. Saleh Hamood Al Hasani, advisor to the Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Econom...

March 4, 2024 5:04 PM

Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s Prime Minister for second term

Shehbaz Sharif officially assumed the role of Prime Minister for the second time on Monday, marking the end of a prolonged period of uncertainty following the recent national election. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the presidential office in...

March 4, 2024 9:23 AM

BIMSTEC’S five-day faculty exchange programme begins to increase mutual cooperation

A five-day exchange programme for the faculties of foreign service academies of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) member states began on Sunday in Dhaka for the first time. During the exch...

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