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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a four-day visit to the US beginning August 23 to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. During the visit, Singh will engage in talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, focusing on key defence cooperation initiatives, including the procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, joint manufacturing of Stryker infantry combat vehicles, and the co-production of GE F414 engines in India. The Defence Ministry announced that Singh's visit aims to deepen and broaden the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, in light of the growing momentum in bilateral relations and defence engagements. Officials highlighted the significance of Singh’s meetings, noting that the Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has recently cleared the MQ-9B Predator drone deal with certain amendments, and the Indian Navy’s partnership with HawkEye 360 as part of the QUAD Indo-Pacific Partnership of Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA). “The visit is expected to further deepen and broaden the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” the Defence Ministry stated while announcing Singh’s trip to the US from August 23 to 26.

₹21,381 crore, with investment income at ₹11,908 crore, and revenue surplus after tax at ₹24,559 crore. As an insurance company, it has an actuarial valuation for liability as of 31 March 2023 at ₹12,174 crore, but surplus collection to date beyond actuarial liability totalled ₹1,57,427 crore. The total funds available with the Deposit Insurance Fund are ₹1,69,602 crore, or 2.02% of the total insured amount.

On Tuesday, key areas affected by the waterlogging included the outer ring road towards Hebbal Circle, Kempapura towards the Airport, Veerannapalya Signal towards Hebbal Circle, and the down ramp of the Hebbal flyover towards the Airport. In these areas, slow-moving traffic was reported. Many commuters were stuck for hours near the Hebbal flyover during peak traffic hours.

comprehensive strategic partnership following talks between PM Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim here. The two sides inked a number of pacts, including one on employment and repatriation of workers and another on boosting cooperation in digital technologies. The bigger focus of the talks was to expand trade and investment and explore cooperation in new and emerging areas.

Anwar Ibrahim, who is on a state visit to India, stated on Tuesday that India has to grapple with some 'serious issues' concerning minorities and religious sentiments but it continues to play its rightful role. Ibrahim said, «I will not deny the fact that you also have to grapple with some serious issues affecting minorities or religious sentiments. But our hope is that India continues to play its role, rightful role because I mentioned to Prime Minister Modi, that these were the years when Nehru and Zhou Enlai and Sukarno and Nyerere were there standing up for the global south against colonialism and imperialism and to struggle to ensure that we recognize what humanity is about, what freedom is all about, and what dignity of men and women.» The Malaysian PM, who met with Prime Minister Modi earlier in the day, praised India, noting its remarkable intellectual and historical figures. «India has produced outstanding intellects such as Sri Aurobindo and leaders like Gandhi Ji, who played a unique role in the struggle for freedom, justice, and humanity,» he said. «You have intellectual giants who became leaders in their own countries, such as Jawaharlal Nehru and Mohammed Ali Jinnah. India has produced great sages and leaders and is regarded by many of us as a beacon of hope and democracy in the region.

BEML, India's leading defence and heavy engineering PSU, on Tuesday signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Directorate of Marine Engineering, Indian Navy. The agreement was signed at the Naval Headquarters in Delhi, with Ajit Kumar Srivastav, Director of Defence at BEML, and Rear Admiral K Srinivas, ACOM (D&R) of the Indian Navy. «This landmark agreement is a pivotal step in enhancing bilateral cooperation for the indigenous design, development, manufacture, testing, and product support of critical marine equipment and systems,» the BEML said in a statement. It also said the partnership aims to strengthen self-reliance in defence production and minimise reliance on foreign imports.

India and Malaysia on Tuesday decided to elevate their ties to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. The two sides inked a number of pacts, including one on employment and repatriation of workers and another on boosting cooperation in the area of digital technologies. Ibrahim began his three-day visit to India on Monday night. It is his first visit to India as prime minister. The larger focus of the Modi-Ibrahim talks was to expand trade and investment and explore cooperation in new and emerging areas.

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BEIJING — The U.S. and China last week signed agreements for cooperating on financial stability, according to a People's Bank of China readout Monday.

Kuwait City: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Sunday met Kuwait's top leadership and discussed ways to take the bilateral ties to a higher level and also exchanged views on the geopolitical developments in the region. Jaishankar, who arrived here on Sunday on a day-long visit, called on Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and sought his insights on taking the bilateral ties to a higher level. «Honoured to call on His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait. Conveyed the greetings of the President and Prime Minister,» Jaishankar said in a post on X. "India and Kuwait share centuries-old bonds of goodwill and friendship. Our contemporary partnership is expanding steadily. Thank him for his guidance and insights on taking our ties to a higher level," he added.

Union Budget being passed in Parliament, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is on a two-day visit to Delhi to push for early implementation of the promises made to his state in the Budget. Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party (TDP) provides the vital numerical support of 16 MPs to National Democratic Alliance (NDA), is expected to raise the issue of Central support for Polavaram irrigation project and development of Amravati as state capital. Naidu met Jal Shakti minister C R Patil on Saturday to discuss Polavaram project. Naidu also visited the civil aviation ministry to take stock of the various airports under developments and improvement of air connectivity in Andhra Pradesh.

India to Ukraine, Ravi Shankar presented his letter of credence to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Presidential Palace in Kyiv. The other envoys who also presented their credentials to Zelenskyy were Ambassadors of Mexico, Italy, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and Belgium, who along with Shankar, will begin their diplomatic missions in Ukraine. Sharing a post on X Friday, Zelenskyy wrote, «Today, the newly appointed Ambassadors of Mexico, Italy, Slovakia, the Netherlands, India, and Belgium begin their diplomatic missions in Ukraine.»

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India-EU trade mustn’t stumble on digital sovereignty "The EU is advocating for stronger intellectual property protections, which India is cautious about due to concerns over generic medicines. Additionally, the EU is pressing for sustainability and labour standards in the agreement, but India is worried about their impact on its domestic regulations and industries," said trade analyst Ajay Srivastava, who is the founder of Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), a think tank.

In the aftermath of the SEC’s landmark enforcement that hit just over two dozen firms over recordkeeping shortfalls, a compliance advisory firm says one particular case stands out as a potential warning sign for investment advisors at large.

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, he highlighted his government's efforts towards environment protection in various fields with a focus on rail operations. «We are aiming to achieve net zero emission by 2030 in Railways,» said the prime minister.

Antony Blinken, extended wishes to India on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day on Thursday. Blinken said that the US celebrates the 'rich and diverse history' of the Indian people on the country's Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 15 every year. «On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of India as they celebrate the anniversary of their country's independence on August 15. On this momentous day, we celebrate the rich and diverse history of the Indian people and the bright future of US-Indian relations,» Blinken said in a press statement, according to the US Department of State.

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Indian Army's K-9 squad is participating in the 10th edition of India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise 'Mitra Shakti'. The 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise Mitra Shakti began on August 12 at the Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. The Exercise will conclude on August 25. Indian contingent comprising 106 personnel is being represented by a Battalion of Rajputana Rifles along with personnel from other arms and services. The Sri Lankan contingent is being represented by personnel from the Gajaba Regiment of the Sri Lankan Army.