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New Delhi: A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, after witnessing the 77th Republic-Day celebrations at the majestic Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India-EU summit. Von der Leyen and European...

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday described India and China as "good neighbours, friends and partners", saying that achieving "dragon and elephant dancing together" is the right choice for both countries. Greeting his Indian counterpart, Droupadi Murmu, on the 77th Republic Day, President Xi said...

New Delhi: Import duty cuts on labour-intensive sectors such as textiles and footwear, as well as cars, and wines, are likely to be part of the free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation bloc European Union (EU), the conclusion of which is set to...

Raipur: Eleven security personnel were injured as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Maoists went off during an anti-Naxalite operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, officials said Monday. The explosions occurred in the forests of Karregutta Hills Sunday, a police official said. Of the injured personnel,...

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day. The National Flag was unfurled amidst the playing of the National Anthem, followed by...

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu Monday conferred India's highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashoka Chakra, to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS). The President presented the award to Shukla at the...

Mexico City: Gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in central Mexico on Sunday, killing at least 11 people and wounding 12, authorities said. Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto said in a statement posted to social platforms that the gunmen arrived at the end of a...

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday extended his heartiest greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Republic Day and said that protecting the Constitution means protecting the Indian Republic, which is the true tribute...

Jammu: A fresh encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir late Sunday night, officials said. This marks the third encounter in the Chatroo belt of the hilly district over the past week, as the army and police...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday greeted the nation on the 77th Republic Day. In a post on X, he said, "Best wishes on Republic Day. May this occasion add renewed energy and enthusiasm in our collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat." At...