India would be happy to share experiences in UPI, ‘Jan Dhan’, Aadhaar with Fiji: Prez Murmu

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that India would be happy to share its experiences in initiatives such as Unified Payments Interface (UPI) systems, ‘Jan Dhan’, and Aadhaar with Fiji. As part of our modern and multifaceted partnership, India is privileged to partner in the socio-economic development of Fiji with a particular focus…

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Delhi govt will continue to support festivals of all communities: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said her government will continue to honour and support the traditions and festivals of all communities, thereby strengthening the “Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb” of the city. Gupta participated in the grand processions of the Chaliha Sahib festival, a vibrant celebration of faith and culture in the national capital….

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India, Fiji ink 7 pacts; seal action plan to boost defence ties

New Delhi: India and Fiji have solidified an action plan aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and jointly promoting a peaceful and inclusive Indo-Pacific. This agreement was reached during discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, who is on a three-day visit to India to strengthen bilateral relations across various…

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2 days before 50 pc US tariffs take effect, PM stands firm, vows to protect farmers, entrepreneurs

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared he can’t compromise on interests of farmers, cattle-rearers, small-scale industries, cautioning “pressure on us may increase, but we will bear it”, remarks coming two days before the 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods kick in. Without taking names, Modi asserted politics in the world now…

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India, Japan strengthen energy cooperation through ministerial dialogue

New Delhi:  India and Japan have agreed to expand cooperation on carbon capture, utilization, and storage green chemicals, biofuels, and advanced technologies in the energy sector. A ministerial-level India-Japan Energy Dialogue was held on Monday through video conferencing, co-chaired by Manohar Lal, Minister of Power, and Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan….

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Akhilesh slams bills to sack tainted ministers: ‘Those who dig pits for others fall into them’

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday attacked the BJP on the three bills which propose the removal of ministers under arrest for 30 consecutive days, saying history is full of examples of “dictatorial” governments that framed laws to cling to power but eventually collapsed. “Around the world, dictatorial regimes have brought in…

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