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India and Maldives signed multiple MoUs and agreed on FTA Terms of Reference during PM Modi’s visit to Male. Key agreements include digital payments via UPI, Rs 4,850 crore Line of Credit, and partnerships in aquaculture, pharma, and meteorology

With multilateralism slowing, India is pursuing new trade pacts, including with the US and EU. Nearly 95 per cent of Indian farm goods will get duty-free UK access

US Senator Marco Rubio and Israeli leaders strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognise Palestine at the UN, calling it reckless and dangerous. They warned the move emboldens Hamas, undermines Israel’s security, and risks fuelling further conflict

Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs have reemerged on Oahu’s Waianae coast after seasonal waves exposed the 600-year-old carvings. Native experts view this as a message from ancestors, while the Army balances preserving the cultural site and allowing public acces

Israel has strongly criticised French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognise Palestine, warning it could empower terrorism. France becomes the most influential European nation to take this diplomatic step amid global tensions.

Ben Stokes’ first five-for in eight years and a dominant 166-run stand between Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley helped England take control against India on day two of the fourth Test

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, jailed since August 2023, has described his incarceration at Adiala Jail as the “harshest prison term in the country’s history.” In a post on X, the PTI founder alleged he is being denied basic rights — including clean water for ablution, access to books, newspapers, and even contact with his children.

The Welsh sensation denies India’s green baize baron, who turned 40 on the day, a 29th World title

An Indian student was seriously injured after being shot in the abdomen during an altercation in Chicago's West Rogers Park on Wednesday night. The incident occurred following an altercation at West Devon Avenue.

Tanvi Sharma showcases her dominance in the women’s singles category, overcoming China’s Shi Si Chen, followed by a commanding win over Thailand’s Phannachet Passa-Orn in the Round of 16

The FTA removes most tariffs, boosts jobs, and enhances competitiveness for sectors like textiles, leather, electronics, and jewellery in both nations

The two leaders discussed regional and global issues, with the UK announcing a major Free Trade Agreement set to generate billions in economic benefits

A Russian An-24 aircraft operated by Angara Airlines crashed near Tynda in the Amur region, killing all 49 people onboard, including five children. The plane reportedly caught fire mid-air and vanished from radar before rescue teams found the wreckage.

A plane carrying 49 people, including five children and six crew members, vanished from radar over Russia’s Far Eastern Amur region. The flight was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when contact was lost, local authorities confirmed on Thursday.

The US State Department has launched a probe into Harvard’s eligibility in the Exchange Visitor Program, amid rising political tensions over foreign student policies, free speech concerns, and national security.

Iran has agreed to host a technical team from the IAEA in the next few weeks to discuss cooperation modalities, amid ongoing tensions and indirect negotiation possibilities with the US and EU.

Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange prisoners during the third round of peace talks in Istanbul but remained divided over ceasefire conditions, with Ukraine pushing for an immediate and unconditional truce.

A US trade deal offering lower tariffs on Indian labour-intensive products could give India a competitive edge, says NITI Aayog’s Suman Bery, highlighting negotiation potential and manufacturing opportunities.

Put in to bat in overcast conditions, Indian openers KL Rahul (46 off 98 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 off 107) put on 94 runs for their highest stand of the series before Sudharsan (61 off 151) produced a dogged knock under pressure to justify his selection over Karun Nair

The two Indians have had a great beginning drawing with black and in the return game both will play as white in the FIDE Women’s World Cup

Top three States, according to the report, are Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana; States showing significant improvement in ranks over the past five years are Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

The two-time Olympics medallist and star Indian shuttler outslugs the sixth seed 21-15, 8-21, 21-17 to reach the round of 16

At least 78 people receiving treatment at different hospitals, and five are in critical condition; the Air Force's F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College building in Dhaka

Pakistan’s appointment as Vice-Chair of UNSC CTC raises serious concerns about the credibility of international bodies