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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated India Under 19 cricket team for winning the World Cup, describing the achievement as a proud moment for the nation and a powerful source of inspiration for young sportspersons across the country. He praised the players for their remarkable consistency and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. In his message, the Prime Minister said India cricketing talent had once again proved its strength on the global stage. He noted that the team displayed exceptional skill, discipline and unity from the first match to the final. The victory, he added, would encourage countless…

New Delhi: India on February 6 successfully carried out the test firing of the intermediate range ballistic missile Agni 3 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. Officials confirmed that all technical and operational parameters of the missile were validated during the exercise. The launch was undertaken by the Strategic Forces Command, the unit responsible for managing the nation strategic nuclear assets. Defence authorities described the test as another important milestone in ensuring the reliability and preparedness of India deterrence capabilities. Agni 3 is a nuclear capable missile with an estimated strike range of 3,000 to 3,500 kilometres,…

New Delhi: Delhi emerged as the second most polluted city in India during January, recording a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 169 micrograms per cubic metre, according to a new analysis. The figure is almost three times higher than the National Ambient Air Quality Standards limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre. Ghaziabad topped the pollution chart with an average PM2.5 level of 184 micrograms per cubic metre and breached the daily national standard on every single day of the month. The findings were part of a study conducted by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, which…

New Delhi: The newly announced India United States interim trade framework is expected to open a massive 30 trillion dollar marketplace for Indian exporters, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. The agreement is being viewed as a major opportunity for micro and small enterprises, farmers and the fisheries sector, while also creating large scale employment for women and young people. According to the minister, the understanding reached between the two countries will significantly improve access for Indian products in the American market. Reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods are set to be reduced to 18 percent, a move…

New Delhi: A newly released graphic from the United States Trade Representative Office has sent a clear diplomatic message by depicting Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India. The map, shared as part of information on the India United States trade framework, includes the entire region within Indian territory, even marking the area under illegal occupation of Pakistan as belonging to India. The depiction is being viewed as a strong endorsement of India long standing position on Kashmir. For years Pakistan has attempted to question India sovereignty over the region, but the latest representation from Washington reflects acceptance…

New Delhi: India strongly condemned the deadly bombing at a mosque in Islamabad that claimed at least 31 lives, expressing grief over the loss while firmly dismissing allegations from Pakistan suggesting Indian involvement in the incident. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs described the attack as deeply tragic and offered condolences to the families of the victims. The government emphasised that such violence is unacceptable and that the suffering caused to innocent people deserves sincere sympathy and attention. Responding to claims made from across the border, India categorically rejected any suggestion of a role in the blast. The…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament that the government is closely monitoring the situation in Iran and is maintaining regular communication with Indian nationals residing there. He said the Indian Embassy in Tehran remains actively engaged with citizens, including students, and continues to provide necessary guidance. Addressing lawmakers, Jaishankar stated that the government does not presently consider Indians in Iran to be stranded as Iranian airspace is open and commercial flights are operating normally between the two countries. For this reason, no special evacuation exercise has been initiated so far. He added that authorities would continue to…