‘Need more sambandh’: Iceland PM draws attention to ‘purely Icelandic word’ with PM Modi on stage at Nordic conference

NEW DELHI: Iceland PM Kristrún Frostadóttir drew attention to the word “sambandh,” noting its linguistic and emotional resonance between India and Iceland. Speaking during the India-Nordic Summit on Tuesday, the remarks came in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s use of the word where he highlighted that in several Nordic languages, the word had the…

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Indian Assistant High Commission official found dead inside Chattogram mission premises in Bangladesh: Report

NEW DELHI: An official of the Indian High Commission in Chattogram was found dead inside the mission premises on Tuesday, according to a report by bdnews24.com.The deceased was identified as Narendra, 38, who was serving as an assistant protocol officer at the Indian mission. He hailed from Chandigarh in India. His body was recovered from…

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Marut: Before Tejas, there was Marut: India’s first supersonic fighter jet and the lessons it offers |

In 1956, independent India was just nine years old, and as a sovereign republic, the country was just five years old.As the country was finding its footing, former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru authorised Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to build a supersonic fighter aircraft. Until then, only the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom,…

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Promise or pressure? Why TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from Falta repoll

Jahangir Khan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan from Falta withdrew his candidature on Tuesday, just days before the repolling for Falta was scheduled.In a press conference, he cited West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s “special package” for Falta as the reason for him backing out.“I am the son of Falta,…

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India, UAE forge deep defence alliance: $5bn investment, joint production of drones, missiles and naval platforms

India and the United Arab Emirates have elevated their defence relationship to a new level in 2026, moving beyond symbolic cooperation into joint industrial production, maritime security, and cyber defence. The agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s May visit to Abu Dhabi mark a decisive shift in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, positioning the UAE…

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Roadshow, garlands, rousing welcome for rape accused after bail in Ghaziabad; Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP government

NEW DELHI: A shocking video emerged from UP’s Ghaziabad where an allaged rape accused received a rousing welcome from his supporters after being granted bail. Videos from the scene showed supporters lifting him onto their shoulders, chanting slogans and accompanying him in a procession resembling a victory parade, complete with handshakes, cheers and smiling crowds.Samajwadi…

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Family moves court to seek second postmortem, alleges pre-death injuries

The family of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman from Noida who died under suspicious circumstances in Bhopal last week, has sought a fresh postmortem examination through a local court, according to their lawyer on Tuesday.“We have moved an application for a second postmortem of Twisha before the concerned magistrate in Bhopal,” the family’s lawyer Anurag…

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