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PM of Papua New Guinea touches Modi's feet on arrival

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Papua New Guinea on his maiden visit during which he will host a key summit on Monday between India and 14 Pacific island countries to boost......

China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands

China, which wishes to expand its maritime and economic profile has started to court the Pacific island nations. IMAGE: Chinese Navy's Jiangkai-class frigate No.573 sails on the sea near Japan.......

India gets Swiss bank ac details for 3rd year in row

India has received the third set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals under an automatic exchange of information pact with Switzerland, as part of an annual exercise under which the......

Indian-origin MP in New Zealand takes oath in Sanskrit

Dr Gaurav Sharma, one of the youngest and newly-elected MPs in New Zealand, on Wednesday took oath in Sanskrit in the country's Parliament. Sharma, 33, hailing from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur,......

It's between Biden and Sanders in Democratic presidential race

The race to win the Democratic presidential nomination in the US has narrowed down to a two-way contest between former vice president Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders, as the two leaders......

Unemployment is rising. It's a good sign!

Rising unemployment rate reflects a rise in the labour participation rate, which in India's case has been worryingly low. Mahesh Vyas explains the co-relation. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediffcom.......

Modi announces visa-on-arrival for Pacific Island nations

Reaching out to 14 Pacific Island nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced setting up of a $1 million fund and Visa on arrival facility for them, besides several measures to......

India to top global remittances with $71 billion this year

US dollars. Photograph: Reuters India will retain its top spot with $71 billion in remittances this year as remittances to developing countries are expected to reach $435 billion, an increase of......

Govt may blacklist tax havens not sharing info

Move may make it difficult for Indians to do business with these countries The government is considering blacklisting foreign jurisdictions that are not sharing information on money parked by......

India approaches tax havens on global black money expose

Plans to probe into financial details of more than 500 individuals, entities that might have secret offshore accounts at various places abroad India has approached over half a dozen foreign......

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

The medals table of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham: RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal 1 Australia 67 57 54 178 2 England 57 66 53 176 3 Canada 26 32 34 92 4 India 22 16 23......

Weightlifter Lovepreet claims bronze on CWG debut

IMAGE: Lovepreet Singh celebrates after performing a snatch during the men's weightlifting 109kg final. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images India's Lovepreet Singh won a bronze in men's 109......

CWG: Weightlifter Thakur strikes silver in men's 96kg

IMAGE: India's Vikas Thakur of Team India celebrates during the Men's Weightlifting 96kg - Final on day five of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena in Birmingham on Tuesday.......

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, July 31

IMAGE: Jeremy Lalrinnunga first bettered the Commonwealth Games snatch mark with a successful 140kg attempt and then lifted 160kg in clean and jerk to take his aggregate to 300kg, a new CWG......

Gold-winning weightlifter Jeremy reveals story about his tattoo

'My father used to be a boxer and I am a weightlifter. This tattoo shows just that' IMAGE: On Jeremy Lalrinnunga’s left arm features a tattoo depicting a person lifting weights, with date......

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