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New Delhi: After India and Pakistan, now two more countries are facing war-like situation. Both the countries are deploying a large number of soldiers on the border. These two countries are Thailand and Cambodia. Thailand's Defense Minister said on Saturday, 07 June 2025 that Thailand has strengthened its military presence on the disputed border with Cambodia after the increase in the number of soldiers on the other side. This is being seen as a setback to peace efforts in East Asia. Both these countries have strong bilateral relations with China. The current chairman of the Southeast Asian ASEAN block and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have also made a lot of efforts for peace but have not been successful. Tensions have been increasing between the two Southeast Asian countries since a Cambodian soldier was killed in a brief clash in an undetermined border area on May 28. For several days, the two Southeast Asian governments have been exchanging carefully worded statements pledging commitment to dialogue. But Phumtham Wechayachai, who also serves as Thailand's deputy prime minister, said Cambodia had rejected proposals at bilateral talks on Thursday, June 5 that could have eased tensions. "In addition, the military presence has been strengthened, which has increased tensions along the border. As a result, the Royal Thai Government has deemed it necessary to implement additional measures and reinforce our military positions accordingly," Phumtham said in a statement. "It is our stance, not to start a conflict, but to defend ourselves. Our guiding principles are respect for international legal frameworks. These fundamental strategies are important to protect our country's sovereignty," Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said in a speech on Saturday adding that its armed forces are prepared to defend against invasion. Thailand and Cambodia share an 817 km (508 mile) land border. The two countries have disputed sovereignty over various unmarked points along the border for more than a century. The border was first drawn on the map by France in 1907, when Cambodia was their colony. In 2008, the two countries had a dispute over an 11th-century Hindu temple, which led to many clashes.
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 6 (ANI): The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign of the electoral rolls in Bihar is progressing rapidly and recognizing the efforts of the Polling station officials, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar has announced a special incentive of Rs 6,000 for each. This additional honorarium is aimed at acknowledging their hard work and commitment during the intensive revision process. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi, Argentine President Javier Milei Agree to Diversify India-Argentina Trade Basket, Vows to Expand Cooperation in Defence, Security and Mine ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held talks with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow to boost cooperation between the two South Asian countries. The meeting focused on enhancing their Strategic Partnership. In a post on X, he said, "A first meeting with Thai FM Sihasak Phuangketkeowin Kuala Lumpur today. Look forward to working together to take forward our Strategic Partnership." Jaishankar on Sunday held a "very useful" meeting with Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, exchanging views on the evolving global and regio ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 47th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) virtually on Sunday. He called ASEAN the "main pillar" of India's Act East Policy and stressed that India and ASEAN share far more than trade. "We are not only trade partners. We are cultural partners as well," he said. His remarks came amid global tensions over trade policies and tariff disputes. Highlighting the scale of the partnership, he said, "Almost one-fourth of the world's population is represented by us. We don't just share geography but also culture and values. W ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India is vigilant of developments in its neighbourhood that "have a bearing" on its "interest and security", the external affairs ministry said of a recent trilateral meeting between Pakistan, Bangladesh and China, adding that it factors in the "evolving context" in its bilateral relations with these countries. According to The Wire, during a trilateral meeting in Kunming, China, on June 19 involving Chinese vice foreign minister Sun Weidong, Bangladesh's acting foreign secretary Ruhul Siddique and Pakistan's additional foreign secretary Imran Siddiqui, the three sides agreed to ex ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Shimla: Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, triggering landslides and flash floods and blocking more than 100 roads, even as the weather department issued a red alert.A landslide at Chakki Mod near Parwanoo blocked the Chandigarh-Shimla highway for hours, resulting in a massive traffic jam Sunday morning. The local administration had to divert traffic through the Jangeshu link road until the landslide debris was cleared at Chakki Mod.The traffic was first restored one-way and later two-way, but the traffic jam continued on both sides of the highway throughout the day due to slow veh ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Monday evening, concluding his four-day visit to Japan and China, which spanned from August 29 to September 1. In China, PM Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on August 31 to September 1 and held bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Describing the visit as "productive" in a post on X, PM Modi said he emphasised India's position on key global issues during his engagements. "Concluding a productive visit to China, where I attended the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday outlined five key global priorities for him to build disaster-resilient infrastructure, including a skilled workforce, a global digital repository to document best practices and innovative financing. In a video address to the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025, Modi said strengthening early-warning systems and coordination is another crucial aspect. He noted that India has established a tsunami-warning system benefitting 29 countries and that it recognises the Small Island Developing States (SIDA) ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr of the Philippines will soon be arriving in India on a state visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. Sharing the update on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, President Mr. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., of Philippines @bongbongmarcos, will soon be arriving in on a State Visit. Watch highlights of the special & multifaceted India-Philippines relationship. President Mr. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., of Philippines 🎥 Watch highlights of the special & multifaceted India-Philippines relatio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday highlighted that 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States since January 2025. During the weekly media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India firm stance against illegal migration, emphasising commitment to promoting legal pathways for migration. The number of deportations that have happened from the United States since January; 2417 Indian nationals are deported or repatriated from the United States... We want to promote legal pathways of migration. In ...Read More >
In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The U.S. and India are close to a possible trade deal that would reduce tariffs on Indian exports to about 15% to 16% from the current 50%, according to the Mint. In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The bilateral trade agreement could be announced when President Do ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the frontier with China, and reiterated India's commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually-acceptable resolution to the boundary question as he met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Modi said stable, predictable and constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and that he is looking forward to meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping on the margins of the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation O ...Read More >
New Delhi: Starting August 27, Indian exporters face a tough blow as the US slaps steep 50 percent tariffs on close to $60.2 billion worth of goods, covering two-thirds of India's approximately 86.5 billion exports to America. According to a report of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) labour-intensive industries like textiles, gems and seafood are bracing for up to a 70 percent collapse in shipments, threatening jobs and livelihoods. The report also suggests that some relief remains, about $27.6 billion in exports, as medicines, APIs and electronics will stay duty-free, with pharma ...Read More >
Chiang Mai (Thailand), Jun 28 (PTI) Coming off a thumping victory in its tournament opener, the Indian team will look to continue the winning momentum in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers when it takes on Timor Leste here on Sunday. The five-team Group B is currently led by Iraq, who are on four points after a 5-2 victory over Mongolia and a 0-0 draw with Timor Leste. India, who beat Mongolia 13-0, and Thailand, who beat Timor Leste 4-0, are on three points each. Despite Timor Leste being ranked 158th, 32 places below Mongolia, India coach Crispin Chettri believed that the Southeast ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday announced the appointment of Jayant Khobragade of the Indian Foreign Service batch of 1995, as the next Ambassador of India to Spain. Khobragade is currently serving as the Ambassador of India to ASEAN, is expected to assume his new role in Spain shortly, according to an official statement from the MEA. 'Shri Jayant Khobragade (IFS: 1995), presently Ambassador of India to ASEAN, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Spain. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly,' the statemen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi may meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 26-27, if the American leader confirms his participation, according to reports. Modi is expected to travel to the Malaysian capital for the ASEAN-India Summit, which is held alongside the main ASEAN meet, and also attend the East Asia Summit where both India and the US are participants. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has already extended an invitation to President Trump. If the meeting takes place, it will be the first between the two leaders since ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant on Thursday paid rich tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary and remembered their contributions in nation building. Speaking at a function organised at the Supreme Court premises, where he garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Justice Surya Kant said on this day, "we bow in reverence to Rashtra Pita Mahatma Gandhi, whose life and ideals illuminate the very path that humanity treads on". "His (Gandhi's) ability to unite millions of Indians from each and every strata of s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Congress party has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision not to travel to Malaysia for the upcoming ASEAN summit is driven by a desire to avoid being cornered by US President Donald Trump, who is also expected to attend the summit. Instead, PM Modi will participate virtually from India, citing scheduling issues, according to sources familiar with the matter. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, who oversees communications for the party, criticized Modi's absence and speculated on the real reason behind it. Ramesh suggested that while Modi often prais ...Read More >
Addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora earlier, he said his presence at the swearing-in ceremony underscored India's "steadfast support for the government and people of Seychelles". Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan attended the swearing-in ceremony of the President of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, in Victoria, Seychelles on Sunday on behalf of India. In a post on X, the V-P's office said he had conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the new President on behalf of the government and peo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Operation Sindoor, the Indian military strike carried out in May this year in response to the Pahlgam terror attack, was a "game changer" that sent a powerful message to Pakistan according to former Indian diplomat Yash Sinha. Speaking to ANI, Sinha said the operation "took the mickey out of them" by hitting Pakistan's key air bases and terror strongholds deep inside its territory. Also Read | Thailand-Cambodia Sign Peace Deal in Presence of Donald Trump and Anwar Ibrahim, Pledge Regional Stability. He said the attacks targeted major sites in Bahawalpur ...Read More >
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh tourism department and Union ministry of external affairs organised a six-day familiarization trip, 'Bodhi Yatra' from June 2-7 under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) initiative.The trip featured a 50-member delegation from five ASEAN countries - Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam - which explored key Buddhist heritage sites and other attractions across UP.Tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh said the special journey was to promote India's Buddhist circuit globally and strengthen cultural and tourism ties between India and Southeast Asian countries ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza will allow countries like India to carry out reconstruction activities in the region as New Delhi has been playing a positive role for peace in the Middle-East, Israeli ambassador Reuven Azar said on Tuesday. The envoy also welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reaction to the 20-point peace plan and said India can contribute significantly to the region. The plan, unveiled after talks between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposes an immediate end to the war in Gaza and release of all the hostages h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): India's exports of processed potato products are rising sharply, signalling the country's growing foothold in Asia's fast-expanding snack and convenience food supply chain, according to Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) in its latest note. The note added that most of the export turnover comes from dehydrated potato granules and pellets, with additional growth coming from products such as potato flour, starch, chips, and ready-to-eat potatoes Also Read | Delhi Shocker: Driver Arrested for Kidnapping, Murder of Employer's 5-Year-Old Son in Narela Area ...Read More >
India's processed potato exports are experiencing a significant surge in Southeast Asian markets. This growth is fueled by increasing demand for snacks and convenience foods in countries like Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. States such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh are key drivers, with enhanced infrastructure and contract farming boosting production. India's processed potato products are making greater inroads into Southeast Asian markets, driven by rising demand for snacks in those co ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi not travelling to Malaysia for the ASEAN summit and set to participate virtually, the Congress on Thursday claimed that the reason for the PM not going there was that he doesn't want to be cornered by US President Donald Trump. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said posting messages in praise of President Trump on social media is one thing, but to be seen hobnobbing physically with the man who has claimed 53 times that he stopped Operation Sindoor and also claimed five times that India has promised to stop bu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told world leaders that India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are strengthening ties across various sectors as well as people-to-people relations. He emphasized that New Delhi has always strongly supported the 11-member group's outlook on the Indo-Pacific. Modi said in his virtual opening address at the summit in Malaysia that its theme, 'inclusivity and sustainability', was clearly reflected in the joint efforts of nations, whether the digital inclusion, ensuring food security, or maintaining resilient supply chains ami ...Read More >
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotten.Trivedi said, "Shivaji Maharaj belonged to all of us, entire country. Unfortunately, the British p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) A day before his government marks its first anniversary in third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has redefined women-led development in its 11 years in power. In all sectors, including science, education, sports, start ups and the armed forces, women are excelling and inspiring several people, Modi said on X. He cited a number of welfare programmes which, he noted, have benefitted women immensely. Various initiatives, from ensuring dignity through Swachh Bharat to financial inclusion via Jan Dhan a ...Read More >