The Indian government is planning to soon replace the existing highway toll plazas in the country with a GPS-based toll collection system.The move is aimed at reducing traffic congestion on the highways.

India: GPS-based toll collection coming soon! How will it work?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (February 13). During his two-day visit, PM Modi will attend World Government Summit 2024 as guest of honour and will inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi's visit to West Asia: Diplomatic talks & temple inauguration lined up in UAE

Protesting farmers are persistently trying to approach the barricades set up near the Punjab-Haryana border by the Police. Section 144 has been imposed in the entire Delhi. Watch in for more details!

India: Protesting farmers march to Delhi, Thousands of agitating farmers en route to Delhi

PM Modi UAE Visit: Indian PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu temple in UAE

One of the key demands for the Delhi Chalo march by the protesting Indian Farmers is a legal guarantee of minimum support price. The demands have put the spotlight on the Swaminathan panel's MSP formula. Dr MS Swaminathan Indian geneticist and an international administrator died at the age of 98 in September last year. Renowned for his leading role in India's Green Revolution he'll be conferred with India's highest civilian award which is the Bharat Ratna award. Watch to know more!

India: MS Swaminathan to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Given the proposed farmers' 'Delhi Chalo March' on February 13. Security has been tightened across Delhi and its borders with neighbouring states. Let's have a look at the security measures adopted at Tikri border.

Farmers Protest: Security tightened near Tikri border

Given the proposed farmers' 'Delhi Chalo March' on February 13. Security has been tightened across Delhi and its borders with neighbouring states. Let's have a look at the security measures adopted at Ghazipur border.

Farmers Protest: Security measures tightened at Delhi-Uttar Pradesh bordeR

In view of the proposed farmers' 'Delhi Chalo March' on February 13. Security has been tightened across the Delhi and its borders with neighbouring states. Police also used tear gas to disperse the protesting farmers at Punjab- Haryana's Shamubhu border.

Farmers Protest: Police use tear gas to disperse protesters at Shambu border

India: Bharat Ratna for MS Swaminathan | Spotlight on Swaminathan Panel's MSP Formula

In a gruesome incident in South India, a wild elephant chased and trampled a 42-year-old man to death in the state of Kerala. The elephant had strayed into a human settlement in the state's district and attacked the man as the incident was caught on a CCTV camera.

Wild elephant chases, tramples man to death in Kerala, India

Eight veterans of the Indian Navy who were sentenced to death in Qatar were released by Doha on Monday. The capital punishment was commuted to an extended prison term earlier following diplomatic intervention by New Delhi. Of the eight former Navy officers, seven have already returned to India.

Qatar frees 8 Indian Navy veterans jailed over spying charges, 7 back in India

Israel's Tower Semiconductor has reportedly submitted a proposal to establish an $8 billion chip-making facility in India. This move aligns with India’s focus on semiconductor manufacturing, highlighted by a $10 billion scheme unveiled in December 2021.

Israel's Tower Semiconductor proposes $8 bn chip facility in India

A few weeks after returning to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) camp, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faced the floor test in the state Assembly today and won. This was the final hurdle for the renewed Nitish Kumar-BJP alliance government in the state.

Nitish Kumar wins trust vote by 129 votes, opposition walks out

A large number of farmers from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab are expected to march towards the national capital on Tuesday under their 'Delhi Chalo' march organised by around 200 farmer unions. The Delhi Police is on high alert and has beefed up security arrangements on all borders of Delhi.

More than 200 farmers' unions announce march on February 13

Nitish Kumar-led NDA government wins floor test in Bihar

Indian farmers are once again marching to the streets of New Delhi. They have called for a mass protest in the Indian capital. Farmer unions have planned a march on February 13.

Why are farmers marching to India’s capital Delhi again? What are their demands?

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi has said that smartphone component suppliers are worrying about setting up operations in India amid heavy scrutiny of Chinese companies by the government. At 18% Xiaomi has the biggest share in India's smartphone market. Watch to know more!

Xiaomi accelerates push into India despite tensions

India's information technology (IT) spending is anticipated to reach $124.6 billion in 2024, reflecting a 10.7 per cent increase from 2023, according to the latest reports.

Indian IT spend to reach $124.6 billion in 2024, claims report

Qatar frees 8 Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges, 7 return to India

MEA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi supervised the Qatar case

India and Sri Lanka have taken a step towards boosting their fintech sector connectivity. India is launching its unified payment interface also known as UPI in Sri Lanka and RuPay card in Mauritius today. Indian PM Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sri Lanka's PM will attend the virtual event. Watch to know more!

India's Unified Payments Interface available in Sri Lanka from February 12

India: Nitish Kumar wins Bihar trust vote; 3 leaders switch sides, Opposition walks out

MEA says PM Modi supervised Qatar case after he went to 2-day trip to UAE, Qatar

India: More than 200 farmers' union announce March on Feb 13, police impose precautionary measures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded India's digital payment system, UPI, to Sri Lanka and and Mauritius today (February 12). The launch of UPI services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius took place during a virtual ceremony.

Indian PM Modi launches UPI services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius

Russia has voiced its support for India’s permanent seat bid at United Nations Security Council. Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov said the topic was discussed in-depth between the Foreign Ministers of India and Russia in December. Watch this video for all details.

Russia backs India’s permanent seat bid at UNSC citing G20 success

The floor test will take place on February 12 in the Bihar Assembly. Ahead of the trust vote, Nitish Kumar's party JD(U) has issued a three-line whip to all of its MLAs to be present and vote for the alliance. CM Nitish led NDA bloc is expected to prove majority in the floor test tomorrow. Watch to know more!

India: Bihar's Nitish Kumar to face floor test tomorrow, JD(U) issues whip to MLAs

A few weeks after returning to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) camp, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to face the floor test in the state Assembly today (Monday). This is the final hurdle for the renewed Nitish Kumar-BJP alliance government in the state. Ahead of the trust vote, Nitish Kumar's party JD(U) has issued a three-line whip to all of its MLAs to be present and vote for the alliance. CM Nitish led NDA bloc is expected to prove majority in the floor test tomorrow. Watch to know more!

India: Bihar Floor Test | How do the numbers stack up for BJP-JDU?

Qatar releases 8 Indian navy veterans jailed over alleged espionage, 7 return home

Farmers of Noida and Greater Noida, marching towards Parliament, were on Thursday stopped by the UP Police at the Noida-Delhi border. Traffic was severely hit as the farmers started to march to protest against land acquisition policies.

India: Punjab and Haryana farmers prepare for protest, communication shutdown in both states

India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that world "values" India's contributions in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean conference, he said, "expectation is that India would make a greater contribution, frankly, from our own perspective, you know, our interests today are are so much greater and so much of our trade, for example, goes through the Red Sea." He pointed to the India's "strong shipping presence in that whole western Indian Ocean area". He also spoke on India Australia relationship, and how it has been strengthened under Modi Govt.

India's EAM Jaishankar speaks to WION, highlights Indian Navy's role in regional stability

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