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‘Health of Democracy’ an important issue for India-U.S. relations; call PM Modi’s public reaction to Karnataka elections a ‘positive’ indicator 

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‘Health of Democracy’ an important issue for India-U.S. relations; call PM Modi’s public reaction to Karnataka elections a ‘positive’ indicator 

U.S. President Joe Biden (left) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File | Photo Credit: AP The “health of democracy” is an important issue for the India-U.S. relationship, said senior U.S. White House officials, adding that U.S. President Joe Biden raised these issues in every meeting he has held with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Briefing the…

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Consensus reached at G20, ‘Delhi Declaration’ adopted, says PM Modi

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Consensus reached at G20, ‘Delhi Declaration’ adopted, says PM Modi

New Delhi: The G20 meet has adopted the “New Delhi declaration,” seen as a huge win for the country, involving more outcomes and a record number of documents than any previous meets.  Reaching a consensus for international groupings has been difficult of late owing the war in Ukraine and divisions over tackling climate change.  …

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Biden and PM Modi to announce rail and shipping project to link India to Middle East and Europe

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Biden and PM Modi to announce rail and shipping project to link India to Middle East and Europe

President Joe Biden and his allies on September 9 were to outline plans for a rail and shipping corridor that would connect India with the Middle East and ultimately Europe — a possible game changer for global trade to be announced at the Group of 20 summit. Also read | G-20 Summit 2023 in New…

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At President’s G20 Dinner, Ancient Musical Instruments To Delight Guests

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At President’s G20 Dinner, Ancient Musical Instruments To Delight Guests

The ceremonial G20 dinner will be held at Bharat Mandapam tonight. New Delhi: The special dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for G20 leaders on Saturday evening will witness a musical performance showcasing ancient classical instruments such ‘Ravanahatha’ and ‘Rudra Veena’ among others. The ceremonial dinner to be held tonight at the Bharat Mandapam venue…

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Maldivian voters start early on polling day to choose next President

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Maldivian voters start early on polling day to choose next President

Voters seen at a polling station in Maldivian capital Male Saturday morning, on the day of the Presidential elections of the Indian Ocean Archipelago. | Photo Credit: Meera Srinivasan  Maldivian voters, known for their high, near-90% turnout in past elections, began lining up at polling stations in capital Male early on Saturday, to choose their…

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Legislation In US House Seeks Removal Of Barriers On Tech Export To India

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Legislation In US House Seeks Removal Of Barriers On Tech Export To India

The bill says Congress feels greater technological cooperation with India is critical Washington: As President Joe Biden visited New Delhi, two powerful lawmakers have introduced legislation in the US House of Representatives to remove high-tech export barriers to India to give a big boost to the unrestricted export of sensitive technologies to the country and…

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India, Saudi Arabia to re-energise ties on the sideline of G20 summit

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India, Saudi Arabia to re-energise ties on the sideline of G20 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 9, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP On the sideline of the G20 summit, Saudi Arabia and India are likely to hold important meetings reflecting bilateral priorities. The exchanges are scheduled…

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What Is “Pipigate” Peeing Scandal Involving Belgian Justice Minister? Explained

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What Is “Pipigate” Peeing Scandal Involving Belgian Justice Minister? Explained

Vincent Van Quickenborne insists he did not know what his guests had done. Belgian justice minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has landed in hot water after three of his friends who were attending his 50th birthday party last month were caught on CCTV urinating on an empty police van. On Thursday, the minister appeared before the…

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