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EAM holds talks with Bahraini counterpart, as Manama set to assume GCC presidency

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) India and Bahrain held the Fifth High Joint Commission (HJC) co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani here today, during which the two sides focused on further enhancing the bilateral ties and cooperation.
The talks come as Bahrain is set to assume the presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at the upcoming GCC Summit in Manama in December 2025.
The GCC, comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), supplies over 60% of India's crude oil and 70% of its natural gas requirements. The GCC is also India's largest trading partner bloc. Nearly nine million Indian expatriates reside in the GCC countries, forming a vital people-to-people link and a significant source of remittances back to India.
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Delhi CM and Cabinet leave for thanks-giving visit to Golden Temple

08 Dec 2025 | 10:24 AM

New Delhi, December 8 (UNI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by her entire Cabinet, departed from Delhi for Amritsar for a thanks-giving visit to Golden Temple Amritsar on Sunday. The delegation is set to visit the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) on Monday to offer ‘shukrana’ (thanks-giving) for the historic success of the three-day ‘Gurmat Samagam’ held at Delhi’s Red Fort.

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PM Modi pens 'Vande Mataram' debate, re-igniting partition-era sparks

08 Dec 2025 | 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Winter Session of Parliament, finally finding a legislative rhythm after a stormy opening week, is poised for a major political and ideological confrontation on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiates a special debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song, 'Vande Mataram.'
The 10-hour discussion is scheduled to begin with the Prime Minister's address, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set to conclude the day's proceedings.

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Goa nightclub inferno death count now 25; several arrested

07 Dec 2025 | 10:43 PM

Panaji/New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) A deadly fire that ripped through a crowded nightclub in Goa over the weekend, killing 25 people, has prompted police arrests, a widening criminal investigation and allegations of glaring regulatory failures in one of India’s most high-profile tourist hubs.

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'Debt We Can Never Repay': Rajnath Singh salutes Armed Forces on Flag Day

07 Dec 2025 | 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to the soldiers on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD), being observed nationwide, today.

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Preserving intangible heritage an integral part of India's foreign policy: Dr Jaishankar

07 Dec 2025 | 10:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) India has taken significant steps over the last decade to preserve its intangible heritage, which is an integral part of the country's foreign policy, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said on Sunday.

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