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February 7, 2024 3:02 PM

India issues travel advisory for Myanmar’s Rakhine state

India has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to refrain from visiting Myanmar's Rakhine state due to worsening security conditions. The Ministry of External Affairs cited concerns over disrupted telecommunications, including landlines, and ...

February 7, 2024 11:55 AM

QatarEnergy, Petronet sign biggest LNG deal to date

QatarEnergy and Petronet LNG of India have inked their most significant agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), marking a pivotal step as India seeks to reduce emissions by increasing its use of the fuel. The Long-Term LNG Sale and P...

February 7, 2024 11:33 AM

Lok Sabha passes the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024

Lok Sabha approved the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 on Tuesday. The bill aims to empower the Pahari Ethnic Group, Padari Tribes, Koli, and Gadda Brahmin by granting them Scheduled Tribe status, fulfil...

February 7, 2024 11:22 AM

How India has stepped up efforts to combat drug smuggling

Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, said in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that India is actively collaborating with neighbouring countries to curb the smuggling of narcotic drugs. The efforts outlined by th...

February 7, 2024 10:49 AM

PM Modi set to respond to ‘Motion of Thanks’ in Rajya Sabha today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his response to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Following his address, the Upper House will engage in discussions concerning the Union Interim Budget 2024-25...

February 7, 2024 9:09 AM

India Energy Week: PM Modi meets top energy sector CEOs, expects 67 billion dollar investment in energy sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with top energy sector CEOs at India Energy Week in Goa on Tuesday. During the interaction, Modi highlighted the wide range of opportunities India offers in the sector and reiterated the government's commitment...

February 7, 2024 8:58 AM

U19 WC: Dhas’ masterclass, Saharan’s composure help India pip South Africa to reach final

Lower-order batter Sachin Dhas led Team India's resurgence with a decisive 96, as skipper Uday Saharan and his team successfully chased down the modest 245-run target in the Under-19 World Cup semi-final at Willowmoore Park on Tuesday. Forming a rec...

February 7, 2024 8:59 AM

Iran announces visa-free entry for Indians from Feb 4

In a bid to promote tourism and foster global interactions, Iran has officially announced its decision to grant visa-free entry to Indian citizens starting from February 4, subject to four conditions. Conditions listed out by the Iranian embassy: 1...

February 6, 2024 9:57 PM

India, Türkiye & Qatar Named Guests of Honor at 2024 World Governments Summit in Duba

By: Vinod Kumar (UAE) India, Türkiye, and Qatar have been declared the guests of honor at the 2024 World Governments Summit which set to take place in Dubai from February 12-14. The summit, themed 'Shaping Future Governments,' will see the parti...

February 6, 2024 9:17 PM

India to fence entire 1,643-kilometre stretch of border with Myanmar: Amit Shah

In a major development, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced that the government has planned to construct a fence along the entire 1,643-kilometer-long Indo-Myanmar border. The primary aim is to enhance surveillance capabilities and est...

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