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September 17, 2026 1:49 PM

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Foreign diplomats, missions extend birthday greetings to PM Modi

Former Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi a happy birthday today and highlighted five major changes in India during his government's tenure.   Erik Solheim, former Minister of Climate and the Environment of Norway, reflected on Prime Minister Modi’s political tenure ...

September 17, 2026 1:44 PM

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India commits to energy security through diverse sourcing, says MEA

India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people and will continue to do so through diversified sourcing and on the basis of evolving market dynamics. Noting the passage of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in the US Congress, the External Affairs Ministry stat...

September 17, 2026 7:58 AM

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India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission as legally invalid

India has rejected the so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, saying Pakistan has no locus standi to enter into arrangements concerning Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation.   Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said this while res...

September 17, 2026 7:50 AM

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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time in three years

The Federal Reserve in United States raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 in an effort to lower persistent high inflation. The central bank also signalled that another rate hike could occur later this year. The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed's key rate to about 3.9 ...

September 17, 2026 6:34 AM

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UN chief António Guterres urges global cooperation on AI safety

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged global competitors in artificial intelligence to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology. He warned that the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety. The Secretary-General told reporters that governments must assum...