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New Delhi: In a bid to ensure domestic capability build-up in the long run, the Centre Friday said it has signed a Rs 7,995 crore agreement with the United States for sustainment support of the Indian Navy’s fleet of MH60R helicopters through Follow-on Support and...

New Delhi: A Trinamool Congress delegation Friday met the full bench of the Election Commission of India and alleged that at least 40 SIR-related deaths had taken place in West Bengal, accusing the poll panel chief of having "blood on his hands". The 10-member delegation,...

New Delhi: India is at present negotiating free trade agreements with a number of trading partners, including the US and European Union, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Friday. India is working with its 'trusted' trading partners through these agreements to boost economic ties,...

New Delhi: India has secured third ranking in Asia Power Index 2025, while the United States and China occupy the first and second spot respectively, a globally reputed think tank said in its findings. Another striking feature of the report is India’s steadily growing power...

New Delhi: Ahead of the Winter session of Parliament, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded a detailed discussion in the House on air pollution in the national capital, questioning the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this "health emergency"....

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will undertake a two-day visit to India from December 4 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is expected to produce significant outcomes to further solidify the bilateral strategic ties. The Ministry of External Affairs...

New Delhi: Supreme Court Friday asked the Law Commission to consider a plea as a representation of a Buddhist group that certain sets of personal Hindu laws, which are applicable to Buddhists also, are against their fundamental rights, including freedom to practice religion. A bench...

New Delhi: Indian Intelligence agencies have alerted the security forces to remain in a state of very high alert in the wake of the developments unfolding in Pakistan. Trouble is brewing in Pakistan in the wake of rumours relating to the death of former Prime...

New Delhi / Bhubaneswar: Odisha received the 'Gold Award' for its outstanding presentation at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 in New Delhi on Thursday. The Odisha Pavilion also bagged the 'Best Pavilion' award, marking the state’s fourth consecutive win after receiving the...

Guwahati: Assam Assembly Thursday passed a bill to ban polygamy, making it an offence which may lead to a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment, barring some exceptions. Terming the development a step closer to the Uniform Civil Code, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said...