Russia stands with its long-time ally India. Russia dismissed U.S' allegations against India regarding a foiled assassination plot against Pannun. Russian Foreign Ministry not only rejected the allegations but also accused U.S. of disrespecting India.

Pannun assassination plot: Russia backs India, questions US over lack of evidence

Amid the diplomatic standoff between Maldives and India, Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer is currently on his first official visit to India. Zameer arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday, the two sides are likely to discuss bilateral and regional issues.

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrives in India on official visit

Indian Army was once heavily dependent on imports to meet annual ammunition requirements. It now no longer needs imports from the next financial year. Watch this video for all details.

Why Indian Army will no longer require ammunition import from next financial year

India's National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has revised its 'Dietary Guidelines for Indians' after taking into account the latest scientific findings, changes in lifestyle, diseases and dietary habits.

'Not advisable': India's top nutrition institute flags consumption of protein supplements

A study was conducted by the PM's Economic Council (EAC-PM). The study analysed India's demography change between 1950 and 2015. Watch this video for all details.

India's Hindu population shrank by 7.8%, Muslims grew by 43.15% between 1950 and 2015: EAC-PM study

The Philippines' recent induction of BrahMos missiles has been hailed as a significant development by Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio. In an exclusive interview with diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Philippines Ambassador Ignacio described the acquisition as a "milestone" for the country's defense modernization, providing "credible deterrence". The BrahMos missile, renowned for its speed and precision, was jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. The $375 million deal, signed in 2022, marked a crucial step forward for the Philippines undertaking its defense modernization.

Philippines Amb Josel Francisco on India-Philippines ties: BrahMos missile crucial for Philippines

India continues to be the fastest growing large economy in the world. But the latest government data on household savings signals possible trouble at the micro level. Net household savings have declined sharply by nearly 109 billion dollars between 2020 and 2023. That's a five-year-low.

Household savings decline by $109 billion between 2020 & 2023

India is the fastest growing major economy in the world. But the contribution from India's rural economy has been disappointing since the pandemic. Now, experts suggest the country's general elections may finally drive rural demand and accelerate national growth.

India General Elections 2024: Can polls spur India's rural economy?

After a gap of 18 months, Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed senior diplomat Xu Feihong as the new ambassador to India, a report said on Wednesday (May 8).

Who is Xu Feihong, China’s new envoy to India?

After an unusual delay of 18 months, China President Xi Jinping has appointed senior diplomat Xu Feihong as the new Ambassador to India while there is no official announcement by Beijing. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed the news of the appointment.

Xu Feihong: China names new envoy to India amid strained ties with the country

The Kashmir Valley is witnessing a change, for the first time in the last three decades, as election campaign rallies are being held in areas which were once considered volatile and no-go zones. A regional political party held an election campaign at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid in the Nowhatta area of Downtown. The same area was once famous for stone pelting and election boycotts. Watch in for more details!

India General Elections 2024: Election campaign rallies sweep Kashmir`s former no-go zones

25 years of diplomatic ties between India and the Dominican Republic was celebrated in Delhi. The event was led by EAM Jaishankar & the Dominican Republic's Ambassador to India, David Emmanuel Puig

India holds an event marking 25 years of establishment of India-Dominican Republic diplomatic ties

BJP faced a major setback in Haryana amid the ongoing general elections. Three independent MLAs have withdrawn their support to the Nayab Singh Saini-led govt in the state.

Haryana political crisis: Trouble mounts for BJP govt as 3 independents withdraw support

The Karnataka Police has summoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda and the party’s Information Technology (IT) cell head Amit Malviya on Wednesday, in connection with a social media post on that maligned the Muslim community. Watch in for more details!

India General Elections 2024: Karnataka police summon BJP chief JP Nadda over social media post

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four people, including a contractual translator in the Russian Defence Ministry, for allegedly trafficking Indians into the Russia-Ukraine war zone, officials said late on Tuesday (May 7).

CBI arrests four, including Russian defence ministry employee, for pushing Indians into Ukraine war

In another effort to forge a hostage release and Truce in the seven-month war delegations from Hamas and Israel are back at the negotiation table in Cairo. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Gallant says Operations to continue until end of Hamas or hostages return

Congress leader Sam Pitroda is once again making the headlines. The row over Sam Pitroda’s ‘inheritance tax’ remark has not even been settled yet. Now, the Indian Overseas Congress head stirred new trouble for the party. This time, Sam made a racist remark about Indians.

'People in east look like Chinese, South Indians like...': Congress' Sam Pitroda stokes controversy again

A heartwarming moment surfaced on social media when a dolphin was sighted off the coast near Mumbai's Bandra. The video capturing this dolphin encounter has been widely shared and is gaining traction across various social media platforms.

Mumbai: Dolphins seen doing somersaults off the Indian coast in VIRAL video

In India, the supreme court is set to hear a petition concerning the rampant forest fires in the state of Uttarakhand today. As 910 fire incidents have been reported since last November, causing damage to approximately 1145 hectares of forest...

India: Supreme court set to hear urgent plea on Uttarakhand forest fires today

In Poll Countdown, a Roundup of all the latest updates from ground as phase three polling unfolds: An orange alert for heat wave has been issued in most of the 14 Karnataka districts. In the last couple of days temperatures have hit 42 to 44° C it's expected that today as well the temperatures will hover around 40° C Mark. To ensure smooth sailing and polling here the election commission has undertaken all necessary preparations anticipating a significant water turnout. Watch in for more details!

India Elections 2024 Phase 3: Heatwave poses challenge to voter turnout in Karnataka

The third phase of polls involves some key seats whose results will impact the future of some political families. A total of 17.24 crore voters are eligible to cast their vote in this phase at 185,000 polling stations. Just for a reminder, voting was held in 102 seats in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls and in 88 seats in the second phase. Watch in for more details!

India Elections phase 3: Voting in 93 constituencies across India

India has strongly rejected a report in the Washington Post that has named an former Indian Intelligence Officer for plotting to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil.

'Plot' to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, no fixed time frame announced for verdict

The third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 ended as 93 constituencies across 10 states and a union territory held voting with a total of 1,351 candidates in the fray. Watch in for more details!

India General Elections 2024: Voting ends for 93 seats in third phase of Lok Sabha elections

India General Elections 2024: Several high-profile candidates contest high-stakes seats

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