Business
India’s foreign reserves rise by 963 million dollars to over 672 billion dollars
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by 963 million US dollars to over 672 billion US dollars during the week ended June 19.
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South Asia
Singapore labour body to launch job placement for abandoned Indian, Bangladeshi workers
Job placements for more than 400 migrant workers, mostly from India and Bangladesh, linked to a case of alleged abandonment by companies owned by an Indian national, will begin next week, Singapore’s main labour…
South Asia
Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management
Bangladesh and China on Thursday agreed to strengthen cooperation in the management of the Teesta and other rivers.
South Asia
China defends patrols east of Taiwan after 3 European nations raise alarm
China on Thursday defended its recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan, one day after Britain, France and Germany expressed alarm about what they described as “novel Chinese activity.”
National
Amit Shah unveils vision document to intensify fight against drugs; launches Rs 6,000 crore narcotics disposal drive
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday unveiled the ‘Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)’, outlining a comprehensive national roadmap to strengthen India’s fight against narcotics.
World
UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
The U.N. International Maritime Organization paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about whether a preliminary deal to end…
National
India sends humanitarian aid to Venezuela under Operation Amistad
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar announced Operation Amistad, under which two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft took off for Venezuela carrying urgent humanitarian assistance to support post-earthquake relief…
Business
India-Seychelles Relations Get Boost Through Trade and Renewable Energy Initiatives
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his State Visit to Seychelles, the economic partnership between the two Indian Ocean neighbours continues to expand steadily, with growing trade, enhanced connectivity…
National
EAM Dr S Jaishankar interacts with group of journalists from various European countries in New Delhi
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today interacted with a group of journalists from various European countries in New Delhi.
World
US approves potential 250 million dollar defence sale to Australia
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of FA-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft training and related equipment to Australia for an estimated cost of 250 million US dollars.