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India committed to strengthening global health initiatives: PM Modi to WHO chief 'Tulsi Bhai'

India will work towards efforts to boost global health, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday while pledging his support to World Health Organisation chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who he addresses as 'Tulsi Bhai'.

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Moscow working out details on Putin's impending India trip: Kremlin spokesperson

Russian President Vladimir Putin could visit India soon, the Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.

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ICC is all set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule this week: Sources

With fewer than 100 days left until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, the tournament's dates and fixtures remain unannounced, adding to the mounting uncertainty surrounding the event.

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PM Modi arrives in Brazil to participate in G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday to participate in the G20 Summit hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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US Returns 1,440 Smuggled Antiquities Worth $10M To India

Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg has returned to India 1,440 antiquities which include sacred temple sculptures that had been smuggled to the US.

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In a first, Nepal's power will now reach Bangladesh via Indian grid

Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal jointly inaugurated the flow of power from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid along with Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Advisor, Ministry of Power, Bangladesh and Dipak Khadka, Nepal's Minister of Energy, in a virtual event hosted by Nepal's Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.

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India extends helping hand to flood-hit Nigeria, ships 15 tonnes of aid

India sent 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nigeria on Thursday to assist the west African country in dealing with the impact of devastating floods that left hundreds of people dead.

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India's CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024: Report

India accounts for per cent of the global total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and it is expected to increase by 4.6 per cent in 2024, according to a new report released on Wednesday, ahead of the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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India's infrastructure push to be among largest in 21st century: KPMG

India is likely to see implementation of one of the biggest infrastructure programmes in 21st century, amongst the largest economies and creating fiscal sources of capital would be key to this initiative, according to a KPMG report.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrives in India, to meet EAM Jaishankar today

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has arrived to hold talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar.

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India leads global AI adoption, 30pc firms maximising AI value: Report

India leads Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption with 30 per cent of companies in the country having maximised AI's value potential -- surpassing the global average of 26 per cent, according to a report.

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Cabinet okays Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion for Food Corporation of India's 2024-25 working capital.

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"We have to accept...": Rohit Sharma after India loses test series against NZ; fans say, 'Retire Virat, Rohit'

Rohit Sharma during the presentation said, "New Zealand played better than us throughout the series. There were lots of mistakes that we made throughout the series, and we have to accept it."

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India updates biodiversity action plan, to conserve 30pc areas by 2030

India has updated its biodiversity action plan and has committed to conserve 30 per cent of its terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine areas by 2030.

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Our expertise can help India achieve 500 GW renewable energy goal by 2030: Spanish President Sanchez

Spain is a world leader in clean energy and our expertise can help India reach its goal of 500 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030.

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Humanitarian aid: India sends 30 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Palestine

India sent 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Palestine on Tuesday, continuing its support to the war-affected region.

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Why FDI inflow remains sluggish despite dynamic economy? Ponders Nirmala Sitharaman

FDI is down from the PM Narendra Modi government's peak of 2.4 per cent in 2020 and considerably down from the all-time high of 3.6 per cent in 2008, which was Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's first term.

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India Unveils Green Hydrogen Bus to Bhutan's PM

India showcased a hydrogen-fuelled bus to Bhutan's Prime Minister, marking a milestone in green mobility. The bus emits no CO2, aligning with India's strategy to become a global hub for green hydrogen production.

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No country in the world, whether US or China, can ignore India: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India wants to enhance its influence in the world as one in every six persons is Indian and the world cannot ignore India's economy.

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Had 'good agreements' with PM Modi, says Iran President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday said that he had "good agreements" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about expanding cooperation between Iran and India during Tuesday's bilateral meeting between the two leaders held in the Russian city of Kazan on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.

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