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Modi may attend Russia’s V-Day celebrations

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to represent India at Russia’s Victory Day parade next month that will mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Germany in the Second World

April 10, 2025

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Birla Lauds Uzbek Scholars for Embracing Indian Languages

Speaker Om Birla interacted with Indologists and Hindi language learners in Uzbekistan, recognising their role in nurturing people-to-people ties between the two nations Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lauded Uzbek scholars and

April 10, 2025

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India, Nepal Boost Agricultural Ties

The high-level gathering brought together agriculture ministers and senior officials from BIMSTEC member states—India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lanka—to explore enhanced regional collaboration in agriculture and food security. Union

April 10, 2025

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Mass Expulsions Close Afghan Shops in Pakistan

As Pakistan intensifies its mass deportation drive against Afghan refugees, the once-bustling Afghan-owned businesses in Rawalpindi are falling silent. With the March 31 deadline for repatriation passed, a growing number of Afghan-run

April 8, 2025

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South Korea Sets June 3 Presidential Election

South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3, the government confirmed on Tuesday, setting the stage for a new leadership following the impeachment and removal of former President Yoon Suk

April 8, 2025

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RPP Rallies for Return of Nepal’s Monarchy

Police on alert as royalist rallies return to the capital Kathmandu witnessed heightened tensions on Tuesday as the pro-monarchy Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) staged a high-profile demonstration demanding the reinstatement of Nepal’s

April 8, 2025

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Thousands rally for South Korea’s impeached ex-president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously ruled on Friday to remove Yoon over the December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, triggering fresh elections to be held by June after months of political

April 6, 2025

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India, Sri Lanka Sign Defence Deal as Modi Gets Top Honour

India and Sri Lanka on Saturday signed an upgraded agreement on defence cooperation, marking a pivotal moment in regional security collaboration during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the island nation.

April 5, 2025

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Modi Accorded Ceremonial Welcome in Sri Lanka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome in Colombo on Saturday as he began his first official visit to Sri Lanka since 2019. The visit marks a renewed push

April 5, 2025

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Modi Due in Sri Lanka to Cement Ties

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha described the visit to island nation as “very important” and likely will set a fresh agenda for bilateral cooperation Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit

April 4, 2025

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