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Beijing: China Thursday denounced a Pentagon report, which accused Beijing of leveraging reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties while deepening defence ties with Pakistan as an attempt to sow discord with false narratives. "The Pentagon's report distorts China's defence policy, sows discord...

New Delhi: The government Thursday said that the Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary has selected India to assume as Chairperson of the Kimberley Process from January 1, 2026. Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that India’s selection reflects global trust in the Prime Minister...

Mumbai: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s newest Greenfield airport, began commercial operations Thursday (Christmas Day). During the initial launch period, passengers will benefit from services operated by IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, connecting Mumbai to 16 major domestic destinations. In the first...

New Delhi: India stepped up its efforts to forge new economic and trade partnerships this year, amid growing economic uncertainties in global markets, triggered by the US tariff turmoil. Three major free trade agreements signed by India with the UK, New Zealand and Oman --...

Indian rail journeys feel easier when you plan the booking step with a clear head. Most problems come from small misses: picking the wrong boarding station, typing a name wrongly, or not checking the latest status before leaving home. Use these tips to keep train...

Mumbai: Air travellers are set to get enhanced connectivity between India and Europe next year, with Tata Group-run Air India announcing the resumption of flight services to Rome (Italy) and IndiGo announcing plans to launch its services to London Heathrow from Delhi. Air India, which...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has delayed the implementation of its "No PUC, No Fuel" mandate until February 1, 2026, the State Transport Authority (STA) announced Wednesday. The policy, which prohibits petrol pumps from providing fuel to vehicles lacking a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, was...

Washington: The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritises skilled, higher-paid foreign workers. The change follows a series of actions by the Trump administration aimed at reshaping a visa...

New Delhi: China has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against India over New Delhi's support measures for the solar and information technology sectors. It has been alleged that India's tariff or import duty treatment for certain technology products, and measures that...

Baripada: A modern bus terminal will be built at Baripada in Mayurbhanj district, and it will have airport-like facilities, Odisha's Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said Tuesday. Chairing a meeting on the project, Mahapatra said the new bus terminal will be a landmark public...