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US sees India as key AI partner amid growing China challenge

IANS | December 5, 2025 6:45 AM

Washington, Dec 5 (IANS) India's role as a critical technology and strategic partner featured prominently this week as top US lawmakers and experts warned that the global race for artificial intelligence is entering a decisive phase marked by China's rapid military and industrial adoption of AI, and by tightening US-led semiconductor controls designed to preserve a technological edge.

US cuts work permit duration, impacting thousands of Indian workers

IANS | December 5, 2025 6:31 AM

Washington, Dec 5 (IANS) In a move that will significantly affect hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals and families navigating the US immigration system, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced sweeping reductions to the maximum validity of Employment Authorisation Documents, saying the shift is necessary to strengthen security vetting and detect potential risks among those working in the United States.

PM Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin, says its teachings inspire millions

IANS | December 4, 2025 11:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita in Russian to visiting President Vladimir Putin, describing the scripture as a source of inspiration for people across the world.

How Pakistani military is rewriting nation's democracy (IANS Analysis)

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Pakistan is living through a quiet constitutional gerrymandering whose ramifications are not loud street protests. Rather, there is a slow and a methodical shift being orchestrated by an increasingly assertive military establishment, which is duly enabled by pliant political parties eager to comply.

Rights groups slam Pakistan for enforced disappearance of university lecturer in Balochistan

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:36 PM

Quetta, Dec 4 (IANS) Several leading human rights organisations and activists on Thursday condemned the enforced disappearance of a lecturer, Balach Khan Bali, by Pakistani forces in Balochistan.

Sufi shrine in Pakistan becomes 'notorious' centre for conversion of Hindu girls

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:29 PM

Islamabad, Dec 4 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation has raised its deep concerns over the Pir Sarhandi shrine in Pakistan's Umerkot region, stating that the Sufi shrine has become one of the most "notorious" centres for the conversion of Hindu girls and women in Sindh province, especially those from poor and lower-caste communities.

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India's relentless relief and rescue efforts continue across Sri Lanka

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:18 PM

Colombo, Dec 4 (IANS) India continues its unwavering humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with intensive search, rescue, medical, and logistics operations underway across multiple affected regions in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian High Commission in Colombo stated on Thursday.

A friend indeed: Putin’s arrival marks geopolitical signal in current global order

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) When the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft was taxiing after touchdown at Delhi’s Palam Airport, he may not have been aware till later that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was himself waiting at the red carpet to welcome him.

PM Modi hosts private dinner for Putin ahead of Friday's key India-Russia summit

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) 7 Lok Kalyan Marg was decked up with India-Russia flags and special lighting on Thursday evening as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Vladimir Putin inside his official residence for a private dinner, shortly after the Russian President landed in New Delhi for a two-day State Visit.

MEA Secretary attends Finland's National Day reception, highlights multifaceted relationship

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, attended Finland's National Day reception as the Chief Guest in New Delhi on Thursday and highlighted the multifaceted relationship between two nations guided by high-level engagements and covering diverse sectors like trade, investment, digitalisation, sustainability, culture and mobility.

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US sees India as key AI partner amid growing China challenge

US cuts work permit duration, impacting thousands of Indian workers

PM Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin, says its teachings inspire millions

How Pakistani military is rewriting nation's democracy (IANS Analysis)

Rights groups slam Pakistan for enforced disappearance of university lecturer in Balochistan

Sufi shrine in Pakistan becomes 'notorious' centre for conversion of Hindu girls

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India's relentless relief and rescue efforts continue across Sri Lanka

A friend indeed: Putin’s arrival marks geopolitical signal in current global order

PM Modi hosts private dinner for Putin ahead of Friday's key India-Russia summit

MEA Secretary attends Finland's National Day reception, highlights multifaceted relationship

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