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New Delhi: Top leaders of India and the European Union will Tuesday announce the conclusion of negotiations for a landmark trade deal, firm up a strategic defence pact and unveil a broader vision to navigate the geopolitical turbulence and trade disruptions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear Tuesday a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi seeking quashing of summons issued against them in a defamation case over their remarks on the alleged...

New Delhi:  Marking Republic Day with a celebration of sporting excellence and inclusion, Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant, hosted the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind for an interaction over lunch at his residence in New Delhi Monday, honouring their historic...

Kolkata: At least seven persons were killed and several others missing after a fire broke out in two adjoining godowns in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district Monday, police said. The blaze in the twin godowns at Najirabad area within Narendrapur police station limits on...

New Delhi: Banking operations at public sector banks across the country are likely to be disrupted Tuesday as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) goes ahead with its nationwide strike demanding a five-day work week. The decision to strike was taken after a conciliation...

New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) have successfully concluded negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said Monday. He said the trade deal from the Indian perspective is balanced and forward-looking, which will help in better economic integration of...

New Delhi: The United States and India share a historic bond as the world's oldest and largest democracies, US President Donald Trump said Monday as he greeted India on its 77th Republic Day celebrations. Trump's greetings came amid continuing strain in ties between the two...

Mumbai: Mumbai police have arrested an actor, who was recently seen in film Dhurandhar, for allegedly raping his domestic help over a 10-year period on the promise of marriage, an official said Monday. The accused, Nadeem Khan, was arrested January 22 following a complaint filed...

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...

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...