More than 200 Sri Lankan refugees living in Tamil Nadu`s Madurai district for 29 years submitted petitions to collector`s office on Monday to seek the Indian citizenship.

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan refugees submit petitions to seek Indian citizenship

India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad.

India, Pakistan exchange list of civilian prisoners

Pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra this year are being served 'langar' three times a day, and are also being provided shelter and medical aid at various points along the National Highway, pilgrims said on Tuesday.

Food thrice a day, medical aid for pilgrims trekking to Amarnath

As many as 14 Opposition parties, including Congress, TMC, NCP, AAP and CPI, have given notice over discussion in Rajya Sabha tomorrow under Rule 176 on the `need for electoral reforms in the country`.

14 opposition parties give notice over discussion in Rajya Sabha on 'need for electoral reforms'

Congress legislator Anand Singh on Monday resigned from the Karnataka Assembly. The Vijayanagar MLA said he submitted his resignation to Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar.

Congress MLA Anand Singh resigns from Karnataka Assembly; Speaker 'unaware'

On the fourth anniversary of his government`s flagship program 'Digital India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the initiative has empowered people, reduced corruption and improved public service delivery to benefit the poor.

Digital India empowered people, reduced corruption: PM Narendra Modi on initiative's fourth anniversary

Pakistan on Monday handed over a list of 261 Indian prisoners languishing in its jails to Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Pakistan shared a list of 52 civilian prisoners and 209 fishermen in its custody, who are Indians or are believed to be Indians, reported Radio Pakistan.

Pakistan hands over list of 261 Indian prisoners

Health ministry has asked all state governments in the country not to partner with the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World (FSFW) because of its links to tobacco giant Philip Morris International Inc, a letter seen by Reuters showed.

India asks states not to partner with foundation funded by tobacco giant Philip Morris International

Seeking to keep itself battle-ready in situations like the one post-Balakot aerial strikes, India has signed a deal to acquire 'Strum Ataka' anti-tank missile from Russia for its fleet of Mi-35 attack choppers.

India signs Rs 200 crore anti-tank missile deal with Russia

England are still in control of their destiny at the Cricket World Cup and the mood is pretty good in the camp despite "external pressures", wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler said ahead of Sunday's blockbuster clash against India.

World Cup: 'Favourites' tag doesn't bother England ahead of clash against India

The rising threat from protectionism and terrorism were in focus during the informal BRICS and RIC (Russia, India, China) meet that happened on the sidelines of the 14th G20 Summit today.

G20 Summit: India highlights protectionism, terror threats at BRICS and RIC meetings

World Cup: Fourth week was all about qualification and knockouts

Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav says India have showed they can defend relatively smaller totals with victories over West Indies and Afghanistan in the ongoing World Cup.

World Cup: Indian bowling attack can defend small totals, says Kuldeep Yadav

England's players-turned-pundits are paid to criticise the team and are waiting for the hosts to fail at the Cricket World Cup, opening batsman Jonny Bairstow has said.

World Cup: 'People are waiting for us to fail', says England's Jonny Bairstow

Keeping in mind Rishabh Pant's familiarity with English conditions, former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has advocated playing the young wicketkeeper-batsman at the number four position.

I would consider Rishabh Pant at number 4 if I was part of Indian team management: Srikkanth

India's monsoon rains were 24% below average in the week ended June 26, the weather office said on Thursday, as the seasonal rainfall was scanty over central and western parts of the country.

India gets 24% below-average rainfall this week: IMD

Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds (30-40 km) at isolated places very likely over West Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh, predicted India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday.

India Meteorological Department issues thunderstorm warning for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh

To commemorate the 180th Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a batch of 224 Sikh devotees from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) left for Pakistan in a special train from Attari Railway Station on Thursday morning.

224 Sikh devotees leave for Pakistan on death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his American counterpart Mike Pompeo on Wednesday and discussed ways to strengthen the Indo-US strategic partnership. Pompeo, who arrived here Tuesday night, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning and discussed various aspects of the bilateral relationship.

Jaishankar, Pompeo hold talks to strengthen Indo-US strategic partnership

In a highly significant diplomatic win for India and testament to its global stature, India's candidature for a non-permanent seat at the powerful UN Security Council for a two-year term has been unanimously endorsed by the Asia-Pacific group at the world body.

Big diplomatic win for India as all 55 Asia-Pacific nations endorse New Delhi's bid for non-permanent UNSC seat

India's finished steel exports in May fell to their lowest in three years as shipments to traditional markets in the European Union (EU) and Nepal shrank, preliminary government data reviewed by Reuters showed.

India's May steel exports drop to lowest in three years

Pakistan on Wednesday refused visas to 58 Sikh pilgrims who wanted to go there to observe the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) had sent 282 applications for visas and only 224 visas were granted, while 58 were denied.

Pakistan refuses visa to 58 Sikhs for pilgrimage

On the eve of his arrival in New Delhi, a top US lawmaker Tuesday told Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that there is lack of predictability and coherence in America's strategic relationship with India.

Lack of predictability, coherence in India-US strategic ties: Congressman tells Pompeo ahead of visit

Focus on defence, security, trade and boosting strategic ties during Pompeo's 3-day visit to India

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