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Top Russian officials head to Riyadh to prepare groundwork for Trump-Putin meet

IANS | February 17, 2025 8:45 PM

Moscow, Feb 17 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov are heading to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia to meet a US delegation comprising Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday to prepare the ground for the much-anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin on resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

In special gesture, PM Modi receives Qatar Amir at airport

IANS | February 17, 2025 8:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at the Air Force Station in Palam on Monday evening.

Are we considering China an enemy: Tariq Anwar on Sam Pitroda's recent remark

IANS | February 17, 2025 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) As Congress veteran and Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda recently said that the threat from China is often blown out of proportion, and it is time to recognise and respect that country, party MP Tariq Anwar on Monday said "So, are we considering China an enemy?"

Sam Pitroda's statement on China an insult to Galwan martyrs: Sudhanshu Trivedi

IANS | February 17, 2025 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Monday termed the statement of the Indian Overseas Congress Chief, Sam Pitroda on China as an insult to the martyrs of Galwan.

BAPS Hindu Mandir marks first anniversary, celebrates UAE’s year of community

IANS | February 17, 2025 3:32 PM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 17 (IANS) The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary with a grand event, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community. The occasion brought together UAE leadership, dignitaries, faith leaders, and thousands of devotees.

Would've been better for India to engage after things settled down with Trump administration: Sam Pitroda (IANS Interview)

IANS | February 17, 2025 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda said on Monday that it would have been better for the Indian government to have waited for some more time before engaging in talks with the US, as things are still in a state of flux in America.

B'desh Foreign Affairs Advisor-EAM Jaishankar discussed possibility of holding Yunus-PM Modi meeting: reports

IANS | February 17, 2025 3:14 PM

Dhaka, Feb 17 (IANS) Touhid Hossain, the Foreign Affairs Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus, emphasised on the importance of starting the discussions for renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty during his meeting with India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held in Muscat on Sunday, the Bangladeshi media reported on Monday.

Pawan Khera hits back at Amit Malviya over external interference claims in India's elections

IANS | February 17, 2025 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) In a fiery response to BJP's IT cell chief Amit Malviya’s claims of foreign interference in India’s elections, senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday took to social media to sharply rebut the allegations. The controversy began when Malviya insinuated that external forces, specifically USAID, were attempting to influence voter turnout in India, citing financial support provided for the purpose of “strengthening the electoral process.”

China’s agents: BJP slams Sam Pitroda’s statement, accuses Cong of having soft corner for Beijing

IANS | February 17, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari sharply criticised Sam Pitroda, the Indian Overseas Congress Chief on Monday following his recent statement that China should not be considered India’s enemy. Bhandari accused Pitroda, along with the Congress and its leadership, of having a soft corner for China.

Many MPs, MLAs from SS(UBT) want to join Eknath Shinde: Shaina NC

IANS | February 17, 2025 1:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Monday claimed that many MPs and MLAs from Shiv Sena (UBT) want to join Eknath Shinde.

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Top Russian officials head to Riyadh to prepare groundwork for Trump-Putin meet

In special gesture, PM Modi receives Qatar Amir at airport

Are we considering China an enemy: Tariq Anwar on Sam Pitroda's recent remark

Sam Pitroda's statement on China an insult to Galwan martyrs: Sudhanshu Trivedi

BAPS Hindu Mandir marks first anniversary, celebrates UAE’s year of community

Would've been better for India to engage after things settled down with Trump administration: Sam Pitroda (IANS Interview)

B'desh Foreign Affairs Advisor-EAM Jaishankar discussed possibility of holding Yunus-PM Modi meeting: reports

Pawan Khera hits back at Amit Malviya over external interference claims in India's elections

China’s agents: BJP slams Sam Pitroda’s statement, accuses Cong of having soft corner for Beijing

Many MPs, MLAs from SS(UBT) want to join Eknath Shinde: Shaina NC

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