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India committed to South-South Cooperation for furthering science and technology collaboration

IANS | March 24, 2026 8:18 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Neena Malhotra, on Tuesday, expressed India’s commitment to South-South Cooperation for furthering science and technology collaboration ranging from affordable healthcare to smart agriculture to water and marine resources management with Global South partners.

Govt steps up efforts to return Rs 73,000 crore unclaimed funds in banks, insurers, MFs: Minister

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The government has stepped up efforts to help citizens reclaim over Rs 73,000 crore lying unclaimed across banks, insurance companies and mutual funds, with regulators rolling out simplified claim processes, digital tracking platforms and nationwide awareness drives, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

India's decisions will shape future of Indo-Pacific: Top US official

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi/Washington, March 24 (IANS) Emphasising that the United States views India with deep respect, the US Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge Colby on Tuesday said the country has a proud strategic tradition and New Delhi's decisions will profoundly shape the future of the Indo-Pacific.

Naxal insurgency hit hard: 256 Maoists killed, 1562 surrendered in 2025

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:20 PM

Raipur, March 24 (IANS) Security forces have delivered a crippling blow to the Naxalite movement in 2025, with official figures revealing massive gains in the fight against left-wing extremism across central and eastern India.

PM Modi receives call from US President Trump, has 'useful exchange of views' on West Asia situation

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, reiterating India's support for immediate de-escalation and restoration of peace amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Bangladesh listed in World Bank’s 'red' category for high food inflation

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Bangladesh has been unable to exit the "red" category of countries, which face a risk of food inflation, for almost three years, and although overall inflation decreased somewhat due to various interim government initiatives, food inflation has increased again over the last five months, according to a report in the Bangladeshi media.

Chhattisgarh: Manpur, once epicentre of red terror, gets network of roads under PMGSY

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:03 PM

Raipur, March 24 (IANS) The forest-clad regions of Manpur in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh district of Chhattisgarh lived under the shadow of fear caused by ‘red terror’ (naxal insurgency) for many years; however, the network of roads built here over the past few years has changed the face of the region, besides bringing the cycle of violence to an end.

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India committed to South-South Cooperation for furthering science and technology collaboration

Govt steps up efforts to return Rs 73,000 crore unclaimed funds in banks, insurers, MFs: Minister

India's decisions will shape future of Indo-Pacific: Top US official

Naxal insurgency hit hard: 256 Maoists killed, 1562 surrendered in 2025

PM Modi receives call from US President Trump, has 'useful exchange of views' on West Asia situation

Bangladesh listed in World Bank’s 'red' category for high food inflation

Chhattisgarh: Manpur, once epicentre of red terror, gets network of roads under PMGSY

Food fest buyer-seller meet held in Srinagar, set to boost export of Kashmiri agro products

PM Modi and US President Trump discuss West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz

UP CM launches 'Nivesh Mitra 3.0', distributes incentive worth Rs 2,781 crore to companies

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