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Need friends and allies just like India and Germany, says Chancellor Scholz after meeting PM Modi

IANS | October 25, 2024 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday hailed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations with India - a key strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific - emphasising that his government wants to continue the success story, especially after the adoption of a key policy document 'Focus on India' by his Cabinet, last week.

Jobs are most pressing global issue: FM Sitharaman in US

IANS | October 25, 2024 11:30 AM

Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) Jobs are the most pressing global issue, given the continued economic headwinds and rapid technological changes that are redefining the skills required for youth to enter the job market, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed.

India saved pilferages worth $40 bn in last 8 years with DBT schemes: FM Sitharaman

IANS | October 25, 2024 10:50 AM

Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) India saved pilferages worth $40 billion in the last eight years with the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes of the government, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Pakistan religious leader writes letter to President Zardari, expresses concern at Zakir Naik's 'anti-Christian' remarks

IANS | October 25, 2024 7:00 AM

Sahiwal (Pakistan), Oct 25 (IANS) Reverend Azad Marshall, President Bishop of the Synod, the Church of Pakistan, Reverend Azad Marshall, in a recent letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, expressed his concern regarding the remarks made by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik about the Christian community and their faith during his recent visit to the country as a state guest.

Turkish intelligence 'neutralises' wanted PKK militant in Iraq

IANS | October 24, 2024 11:32 PM

Ankara, Oct 24 (IANS) Turkey's National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) "neutralised" a senior member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in an operation in northern Iraq, the media reported on Thursday, quoting anonymous Turkish security sources.

Khalistani terrorists trying to radicalise Indian students in Canada, reveals recalled Indian envoy

IANS | October 24, 2024 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Senior diplomat and India's recalled High Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma on Thursday advised Indian students in Canada to remain "aware of their surroundings" and resist radicalisation attempts by Khalistani terrorists and extremists in the country.

Turkey identifies attacker involved in terrorist strike on aerospace company

IANS | October 24, 2024 5:36 PM

Ankara, Oct 24 (IANS) Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Thursday the identity of one of the attackers involved in the terrorist attack on the facilities of Turkish aerospace company TUSAS in Ankara.

'Widespread anxiety' that West Asia conflict would spread further: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 24, 2024 4:57 PM

Kazan, Oct 24 (IANS) Expressing concerns over the situation in Middle East and West Asia, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that there remains a "widespread anxiety" that the ongoing conflict would spread further in the region.

Sri Lanka on high alert after intelligence info on potential terror attack targeting foreigners

IANS | October 24, 2024 3:43 PM

Colombo, Oct 24 (IANS) Sri Lankan Foreign and Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath revealed on Thursday that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the security threats to Israeli nationals in the Arugam Bay area of the island nation's Eastern Province.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz heads to New Delhi for intergovernmental consultations

IANS | October 24, 2024 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will arrive in New Delhi Thursday night for the 7th Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC) that will take place on Friday under the motto 'Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability'.

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Need friends and allies just like India and Germany, says Chancellor Scholz after meeting PM Modi

Jobs are most pressing global issue: FM Sitharaman in US

India saved pilferages worth $40 bn in last 8 years with DBT schemes: FM Sitharaman

Pakistan religious leader writes letter to President Zardari, expresses concern at Zakir Naik's 'anti-Christian' remarks

Turkish intelligence 'neutralises' wanted PKK militant in Iraq

Khalistani terrorists trying to radicalise Indian students in Canada, reveals recalled Indian envoy

Turkey identifies attacker involved in terrorist strike on aerospace company

'Widespread anxiety' that West Asia conflict would spread further: EAM Jaishankar

Sri Lanka on high alert after intelligence info on potential terror attack targeting foreigners

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz heads to New Delhi for intergovernmental consultations

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