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Indian Army Contingent Departs for Thailand for ‘MAITREE-XV’ Joint Military Exercise Army

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Indian Army Contingent Departs for Thailand for ‘MAITREE-XV’ Joint Military Exercise

August 17, 2026

NEW DELHI, India, August 17 (ANI): The Indian Army contingent on Monday departed for Thailand to participate...

Defense Cooperation to Further Deepen as COAS Gen. Dhiraj Seth Arrives in Nepal Coas

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Defense Cooperation to Further Deepen as COAS Gen. Dhiraj Seth Arrives in Nepal

August 17, 2026

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 16 (ANI) — As India and Nepal continue to strengthen their close defense...

“May India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership Grow Even Stronger”: PM Modi Thanks Netanyahu for Independence Day Wishes Modi-Netan

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“May India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership Grow Even Stronger”: PM Modi Thanks Netanyahu for Independence Day Wishes

August 16, 2026

NEW DELHI, India, Aug. 16 (ANI) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked Israeli Prime Minister...

India’s Chemicals Sector Targets Up to $81 Billion in Exports by 2030: NITI Aayog Report Niti Ayog

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India’s Chemicals Sector Targets Up to $81 Billion in Exports by 2030: NITI Aayog Report

August 16, 2026

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India’s chemicals industry could target exports of up to $81 billion...

PM Modi, Ram Nath Kovind attend President Murmu’s Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception I-day

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PM Modi, Ram Nath Kovind attend President Murmu’s Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception

August 16, 2026

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ Reception...

DRI uncovers Rs. 2,500 crore customs duty fraud in areca nut imports; 9 arrested DRI areca nuts

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DRI uncovers Rs. 2,500 crore customs duty fraud in areca nut imports; 9 arrested

August 16, 2026

New Delhi, India, August 16 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in a monthlong intelligence-led operation,...

India could reach $20 trillion by 2036 with 14.2% rupee growth: Equirus

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India could reach $20 trillion by 2036 with 14.2% rupee growth: Equirus

August 16, 2026

New Delhi, India, August 16 (ANI): India could reach a $20 trillion economy by 2036 if it...

India Must Lead in Hypersonic, Next-Generation Defense Technologies: PM Modi Names ‘Defense’ Fifth ‘Shakti’ of ‘Saptadhara’ Vision modi

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India Must Lead in Hypersonic, Next-Generation Defense Technologies: PM Modi Names ‘Defense’ Fifth ‘Shakti’ of ‘Saptadhara’ Vision

August 16, 2026

New Delhi, India, August 15 (ANI) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts...

Every Heart Is Beating With Vande Mataram’s Rhythm: PM Modi as National Song Is Rendered at Red Fort for First Time Since Independence Visuals from Red Fort

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Every Heart Is Beating With Vande Mataram’s Rhythm: PM Modi as National Song Is Rendered at Red Fort for First Time Since Independence

August 16, 2026

New Delhi, India, August 15 (ANI) — The national song “Vande Mataram” was rendered for the first...

Putin Hails India’s “Remarkable Progress” on 80th Independence Day Putin

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Putin Hails India’s “Remarkable Progress” on 80th Independence Day

August 16, 2026

Moscow, Russia, August 15 (ANI) — President Vladimir Putin on Saturday extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu...