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President Droupadi Murmu meets with Queen Máxima of Netherlands

President of India, Droupadi Murmu has met with the Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at Rashtrapati Bhavan to discuss the various aspects to strengthen the bilateral relation between India and the Netherlands. Queen Máxima of Netherland is on a three day visit to India (29-31 August 2022). During their discussion, both leaders discussed the universal financial inclusion initiatives. Netherland’s Capital: Amsterdam; […]

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India, Australia conclude maritime exercise near Perth

The Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) between the navies of India and Australia concluded. INS Sumedha participated with HMAS Anzac in the exercise reaffirming the strong navy-to-navy links and interoperability between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy. The MPX included cross deck landing of helicopters, tactical manoeuvres and a farewell steam past. Indian Navy’s INS Sumedha was docked at Perth in

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VINBAX 2022 -Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise

The third edition of Ex VINBAX 2022 was held between 1st August and 20th August, 2022 in Chandimandir. Over a period of three weeks, the soldiers of the two armies rubbed shoulders with each other learning from each other and sharing best practices. Highlights of EX VINBAX 2022: This exercise is a sequel to previously

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India, the UK sign MoU on Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualification

India and United Kingdom signed an agreement to provide student mobility and academic collaboration between higher education institutions (HEIs). Signed by: James Bowler, Permanent Secretary, Department of International Trade of United Kingdom (UK) and K Sanjay Murthy, Secretary (Higher Education), Ministry of Education, India. In May 2021, a comprehensive Roadmap to 2030 was adopted for an enhanced bilateral cooperation between the two

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India, Bangladesh to hold first physical Joint Consultative Commission Meet

India and Bangladesh will hold first physical Joint Consultative Commission Meeting in New Delhi JCC meet will be co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Bangladesh counterpart A. K. Abdul Momen. It will review the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including cooperation in the wake of COVID-19, border management and security, trade and investment, connectivity, energy, water resources,

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Bangladesh-India bus services resume after two years

India and Bangladesh’s cross-border bus service resumed, two years after its suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The flagging off marked the opening of the bus services through the Akhaura-Agartala and Benapole-Haridaspur Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) between the two countries. The bus services through the Dawki-Tamabil ICP will start after the necessary clearances are obtained between the two countries.

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India joins US Indo-Pacific economic plan

PM Narendra Modi has formalised India’s entry into the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), along with 12 other countries. Aim: To strengthen economic cooperation as a geostrategic counter. The other 13 countries that joined the IPEF: The US, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The 13 countries together account for 40 per

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Indian and Bangladesh Navies started Coordinated Patrol in Bay of Bengal

4th edition Indian and Bangladesh Navies has commenced two-day Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) in Northern Bay of Bengal. Indian Navy: Two indigenously built Ships – Kora (a guided-missile corvette) and Sumedha (an offshore patrol vessel) are participating in the exercise. Bangladesh: Navy Ships BNS Ali Haider and BNS Abu Ubaidah are taking part in the coordinated patrol exercise. Both navies of Maritime Patrol Aircraft

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PM Modi to participate in Quad Summit in Tokyo

PM Narendra Modi will participate in the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo held on the 24th of May at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The summit will be attended by US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. During this meet, PM Modi will also review the India- Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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Vinay Mohan Kwatra as India’s new Foreign Secretary

Seasoned diplomat Vinay Mohan Kwatra has taken charge as India’s new foreign secretary at a time in New Delhi. A 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Mr. Kwatra succeeded Harsh Vardhan Shringla who retired from service on Saturday. Prior to this, Mr Kwatra was serving as India’s envoy to Nepal. Who is Vinay Mohan Kwatra He

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