US says it recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory

US says it recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory

Washington, March 21 - Recognizing Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, the US has said that it "strongly opposes" any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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Blinken to visit Tel Aviv on Friday for talks on hostage deal, Rafah operation

Blinken to visit Tel Aviv on Friday for talks on hostage deal, Rafah operation

Tel Aviv, March 21 - US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will visit Israel on Friday and meet the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior leaders.

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PM Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez Zelensky, supports early end to conflict

PM Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez Zelensky, supports early end to conflict

New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to its ongoing conflict with Russia.

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Ready to work with China to seek common interests: Australian PM

Ready to work with China to seek common interests: Australian PM

Canberra, March 20 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday said differences and disagreements should not define the Australia-China relations, and both countries should seek common interests as far as possible.

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MV Ruen rescue: Bulgarian President thanks his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu

MV Ruen rescue: Bulgarian President thanks his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi, March 20 - Bulgarian President Rumen Radev expressed his gratitude to President Doupadi Murmu in a phone call on Wednesday after the Indian Navy's successful rescue operation on the hijacked Bulgarian ship, MV Ruen.

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No decision yet on BJP-BJD alliance: Amit Shah

No decision yet on BJP-BJD alliance: Amit Shah

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 20 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that no decision has been taken yet on the issue of an alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha.

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PM Modi dials Vladimir Putin, congratulates him on poll victory

PM Modi dials Vladimir Putin, congratulates him on poll victory

New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his landslide victory in the presidential elections on Sunday, and expressed his sincere wishes for the well-being and prosperity of the Russian people.

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South Korea, Iraq agree to bolster defense industry cooperation

South Korea, Iraq agree to bolster defense industry cooperation

Seoul, March 20 - The defence chiefs of South Korea and Iraq agreed on Wednesday to strengthen arms industry cooperation, Seoul's defence ministry said.

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With focus on Neighbourhood First policy, PM Modi to land in Bhutan on Thursday

With focus on Neighbourhood First policy, PM Modi to land in Bhutan on Thursday

New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay as he lands in the Himalayan nation on Thursday, giving a further fillip to bilateral relations.

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UP gears up for bypolls to four Assembly seats

UP gears up for bypolls to four Assembly seats

Lucknow, March 20 - Along with the Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh will also witness bypolls to four Assembly seats -- Lucknow East, Dadraul in Shahjahanpur district, Gainsari in Balrampur district and Duddhi in Sonbhadra district.

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In a first in Raj, home voting facility for eligible voters in LS polls

In a first in Raj, home voting facility for eligible voters in LS polls

Jaipur, March 20 - The process for home voting has been initiated in the Lok Sabha elections for the first time in the state as per the instructions of the Election Commission, confirmed officials on Wednesday.

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‘Indian experience testament to transformative power of democracy’: EAM S. Jaishankar

‘Indian experience testament to transformative power of democracy’: EAM S. Jaishankar

New Delhi, March 20 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that India's commitment to conducting free, fair, and inclusive elections underscores the resilience and adaptability of its democratic machinery, and illustrates that even amidst complexity, the voice of every citizen

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Union Minister plays ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ in Jodhpur

Union Minister plays ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ in Jodhpur

Jaipur, March 20 - Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday played ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ during the ‘Holi Sneh Milan’ ceremony in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Wednesday.

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India will become the world leader in AI, says PM Modi

India will become the world leader in AI, says PM Modi

New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that he was convinced that India will become the world leader in AI with its young innovators emerging as a driving force to take the nation ahead.

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BJP will announce candidates for 5 seats on March 22: Yediyurappa

BJP will announce candidates for 5 seats on March 22: Yediyurappa

New Delhi, March 20 - Former Chief Minister and BJP Central Election Committee Member B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that the BJP will announce the list for five constituencies of Karnataka on March 22.

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DMK announces list of candidates for LS elections

DMK announces list of candidates for LS elections

Chennai, March 20 - The ruling DMK on Wednesday announced the list of its candidates for the Lok Sabha polls.

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‘Can’t be my way or highway’: India slams UFC model on UNSC reforms

‘Can’t be my way or highway’: India slams UFC model on UNSC reforms

United Nations, March 20 - India on Tuesday slammed the Uniting for Consensus (UFC) model on UNSC reforms, citing that it won't empower Africa or Global South nations or change permanent seat membership.

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Jharkhand Guv Radhakrishnan takes oath as Telangana Governor

Jharkhand Guv Radhakrishnan takes oath as Telangana Governor

Hyderabad, March 20 - Jharkhand Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the Governor of Telangana on Wednesday.

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Filing of nominations for 1st phase of polling in 15 LS seats in NE states begins

Filing of nominations for 1st phase of polling in 15 LS seats in NE states begins

Guwahati/Itanagar, March 20 - With the issuance of the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 for 15 seats in eight northeastern states, the process of filling of nominations began on Wednesday.

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India at UN says its women will lead the way to Viksit Bharat by 2047

India at UN says its women will lead the way to Viksit Bharat by 2047

United Nations, March 20 - Highlighting the laser focus on women-led development initiatives, India's Permanent Representative at the UN said on Tuesday the nation aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047, necessitating the full and equal participation of women across all spheres.

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