August 26, 2026

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‘Jana Nayagan’ promotions go airborne as CM Vijay’s film unveils stunning flying LED display ahead of July 23 release – Watch

‘Jana Nayagan’ promotions go airborne as CM Vijay’s film unveils stunning flying LED display ahead of July 23 release – Watch

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As the countdown for ‘Jana Nayagan’ approaches, the makers have launched a novel promotional campaign that has already grabbed the attention across social media platforms. Instead of traditional advertising, the team created an incredible Flying LED display, to celebrate the film’s release. The innovative campaign has become one of the biggest talking points online, with…

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Egypt has reopened the 3,400-year-old tomb of Amenhotep III after more than 20 years of restoration, letting visitors descend 46 feet into the Valley of the Kings site |

Egypt has reopened the 3,400-year-old tomb of Amenhotep III after more than 20 years of restoration, letting visitors descend 46 feet into the Valley of the Kings site |

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Visitors can now descend 46 feet underground into the newly reopened tomb of Amenhotep III, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful rulers. Closed to the public for the past two decades, the 3,400-year-old site has officially been reopened just ahead of the historic debut of the Grand Egyptian Museum. A king who ruled Egypt Amenhotep…

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Feral cats erased 11 native species from this Australian island. Scientists are bringing back two truffle-eating marsupials to rebuild it

Feral cats erased 11 native species from this Australian island. Scientists are bringing back two truffle-eating marsupials to rebuild it

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Two threatened marsupials are being reintroduced to the Shark Bay World Heritage area in order to advance species conservation and ecosystem restoration. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) confirmed that the presence of fungal food resources is important for supporting this effort.The study published in the journal Ecosystems and led by Edith Cowan…

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Indian Navy: India commissions INS Malvan to beef up sub-hunter fleet to counter China’s growing underwater threat in IOR

Indian Navy: India commissions INS Malvan to beef up sub-hunter fleet to counter China’s growing underwater threat in IOR

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File photo: Malvan, the second of the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft NEW DELHI: Beefing up the country’s submarine hunter fleet to counter rising underwater presence of Chinese Navy in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned Malvan, the second of the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) at the…

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Delhi HC seeks govt’s response on pleas over alleged brutality during CJP march | India News

Delhi HC seeks govt’s response on pleas over alleged brutality during CJP march | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Delhi government on petitions alleging police brutality against students during CJP’s march to Parliament on Monday.The court directed the government to preserve all CCTV footage, body camera recordings and other digital records related to the incident, in accordance with the established standard…

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Jul 22, 2026, 16:20 IST

Jul 22, 2026, 16:20 IST

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has showered praise on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him an “unbelievable” talent and claiming the youngster is achieving something “no one has ever done before” with his fearless approach to the game.Speaking on JioStar, Harbhajan said Sooryavanshi’s confidence and willingness to back his instincts…

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Why did the stock market crash today? BSE Sensex ends over 700 points down, Nifty50 below 24,000; top reasons for fall

Why did the stock market crash today? BSE Sensex ends over 700 points down, Nifty50 below 24,000; top reasons for fall

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Oil prices surged to a two-month high on Wednesday amid growing fears of additional supply disruptions. Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Wednesday, losing over 1% in intraday trade. Investors turned risk-averse amid the escalating US-Iran conflict, renewed tariff threats from US President Donald…

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Ex-Agniveers to get 50% reservation, age relaxation and recruitment exemptions in CAPFs and Assam Rifles

Ex-Agniveers to get 50% reservation, age relaxation and recruitment exemptions in CAPFs and Assam Rifles

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Centre announces reservation, age relaxation and recruitment exemptions for Ex-Agniveers in CAPFs NEW DELHI: The Centre has created a separate category for Ex-Agniveers in the recruitment of Constable (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Rifleman posts in the Assam Rifles. The new provisions include 50 per cent reservation of vacancies, age…

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Harry Styles cancels Brazil concert due to health scare; team issues a statement: ‘We deeply regret to share…’

Harry Styles cancels Brazil concert due to health scare; team issues a statement: ‘We deeply regret to share…’

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Harry Styles cancels ‘Together, Together’ tour in Brazil. (Image credit: Instagram) Harry Styles cancelled the concert in São Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, citing unspecified illness. The 32-year-old singer’s team updated fans about the ‘Together, Together’ tour, offering concertgoers who were precluded from attending the option to attend Friday’s show. Harry Styles cancels…

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.2 billion fintech CEO says bank rejected his home loan despite 800 CIBIL score: “They can give loan to team members our company employs, but not me”

$1.2 billion fintech CEO says bank rejected his home loan despite 800 CIBIL score: “They can give loan to team members our company employs, but not me”

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Pravin Jadhav (Founder and CEO of Raise Financial Services and a former Paytm executive.) A home loan rejection is something many borrowers fear, but for one of India’s leading fintech founders, it came as an unexpected reality. Pravin Jadhav, founder of a fintech company valued at around $1.2 billion, recently shared on X that a…

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Meet Hedy Lamarr: ‘Most beautiful woman in the world’ who married an arms dealer, became a Hollywood icon and invented a radio signalling system during World War II, becoming the ‘mother of Wi-Fi’ | World News

Meet Hedy Lamarr: ‘Most beautiful woman in the world’ who married an arms dealer, became a Hollywood icon and invented a radio signalling system during World War II, becoming the ‘mother of Wi-Fi’ | World News

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In an era, where women’s aptitude was often overshadowed by their appearance, one lady broke all expectations and barriers and pursued all of her interests fiercely. She went from being a homemaker to Old Hollywood’s biggest actress and a World War II inventor. She was Hedy Lamarr and this is her story. Back in Austria…

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Kalyan Banerjee hits out at TMC rebels after Lok Sabha suspension NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Wednesday lashed out at the rebel Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) faction after he was suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session, calling its members ‘traitors’ and questioning what his suspension would achieve.His remarks came after the Lok Sabha suspended him for the rest of the session over allegations of indecent behaviour and the use of ‘unsavoury’ and misogynistic language against women MPs following a heated exchange with NCPI members inside the House.Speaking to reporters after his suspension, Banerjee questioned the move and targeted the rebel MPs.“What will they get by suspending me from here?… It is a party of barely twenty people. They (20 TMC rebel MPs) held a meeting in Kolkata after a month and a half. They do not even have twenty voters. They have nothing. Not a single person has voted for them in West Bengal… They are all traitors and dishonest people… The government will fall after a year,” Banerjee said.Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved a motion in the Lok Sabha seeking Banerjee’s suspension after the Speaker received a written complaint alleging that the TMC leader had displayed ‘unprecedented behaviour’ and used objectionable and misogynistic language against women MPs, including NCPI members and Union minister Bhupendra Yadav.The motion was adopted by a voice vote, following which Banerjee was suspended for the remainder of the Monsoon Session, which is scheduled to conclude on August 13.Earlier in the day, Banerjee was involved in a heated exchange with several of his former party colleagues, including NCPI MPs Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Mitali Bagh and Shatabdi Roy, inside the Lok Sabha chamber after proceedings were adjourned. Other opposition MPs intervened to defuse the situation before the NCPI members later approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over the incident.The suspension follows weeks of controversy surrounding Banerjee’s alleged conduct in Parliament. In June, NCPI leader and former TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar had written to Speaker Om Birla seeking his expulsion from the Lok Sabha, accusing him of repeatedly using objectionable, disrespectful and misogynistic language against women MPs.Dastidar had described Banerjee as a ‘habitual offender’ and demanded action, saying no member should be allowed to repeatedly insult women inside Parliament.The latest confrontation also comes against the backdrop of a split within the Trinamool Congress after 20 MPs broke away from the party following its defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections and joined the NCPI.The rebel MPs now sit separately in the Lok Sabha and have declared support for the NDA government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while Banerjee has remained with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPunjab Pharmacist Recruitment Exam Cheating Racket Sparks Debate Over AAP’s Stand On IrregularitiesCensus 2027: Govt Explores Self-Declaration And Predefined List For Caste EnumerationIndia Hosts First Operation Southern Readiness In Kochi, 26 Nations Participate In Exercise‘Come To Wish Kharge’: How Congress Surprised Own MPs Turning Birthday Meet Into PM House ProtestDharmendra Pradhan Breaks Silence On NEET Paper Leak Row, Accuses Rahul Gandhi’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’123PhotostoriesInside Anushka Sen’s lavish home: Plush white interiors, stunning city views and a dream closetDIY kalonji oil for hair growth: How to make black seed oil at home the right wayDhaka Muslin: The forgotten Indian textile that once cost more than gold”It’s a recipe I got…”: What is Katrina Kaif’s ‘Krazy Konkoktion,’ and is it really healthy?The world’s deadliest creatures aren’t always the biggest: 10 tiny Amazon animals you should never underestimate“Debt isn’t entirely bad, but…”: The 5 money lessons a financial literacy educator wants every teenager to learnRosie O’Donnell weight loss journey: Here’s how the comedian lost 60 lb and transformed her healthMrBeast finds MrsBeast: Jimmy Donaldson weds Thea Booysen, shares wedding picturesYour brain starts ageing long before memory loss begins: Neurologist explains the daily habits that can protect it as you grow olderWhy are chef hats pleated? 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Kalyan Banerjee hits out at TMC rebels after Lok Sabha suspension NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Wednesday lashed out at the rebel Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) faction after he was suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session, calling its members ‘traitors’ and questioning what his suspension would achieve.His remarks came after the Lok Sabha suspended him for the rest of the session over allegations of indecent behaviour and the use of ‘unsavoury’ and misogynistic language against women MPs following a heated exchange with NCPI members inside the House.Speaking to reporters after his suspension, Banerjee questioned the move and targeted the rebel MPs.“What will they get by suspending me from here?… It is a party of barely twenty people. They (20 TMC rebel MPs) held a meeting in Kolkata after a month and a half. They do not even have twenty voters. They have nothing. Not a single person has voted for them in West Bengal… They are all traitors and dishonest people… The government will fall after a year,” Banerjee said.Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved a motion in the Lok Sabha seeking Banerjee’s suspension after the Speaker received a written complaint alleging that the TMC leader had displayed ‘unprecedented behaviour’ and used objectionable and misogynistic language against women MPs, including NCPI members and Union minister Bhupendra Yadav.The motion was adopted by a voice vote, following which Banerjee was suspended for the remainder of the Monsoon Session, which is scheduled to conclude on August 13.Earlier in the day, Banerjee was involved in a heated exchange with several of his former party colleagues, including NCPI MPs Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Mitali Bagh and Shatabdi Roy, inside the Lok Sabha chamber after proceedings were adjourned. Other opposition MPs intervened to defuse the situation before the NCPI members later approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over the incident.The suspension follows weeks of controversy surrounding Banerjee’s alleged conduct in Parliament. In June, NCPI leader and former TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar had written to Speaker Om Birla seeking his expulsion from the Lok Sabha, accusing him of repeatedly using objectionable, disrespectful and misogynistic language against women MPs.Dastidar had described Banerjee as a ‘habitual offender’ and demanded action, saying no member should be allowed to repeatedly insult women inside Parliament.The latest confrontation also comes against the backdrop of a split within the Trinamool Congress after 20 MPs broke away from the party following its defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections and joined the NCPI.The rebel MPs now sit separately in the Lok Sabha and have declared support for the NDA government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while Banerjee has remained with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPunjab Pharmacist Recruitment Exam Cheating Racket Sparks Debate Over AAP’s Stand On IrregularitiesCensus 2027: Govt Explores Self-Declaration And Predefined List For Caste EnumerationIndia Hosts First Operation Southern Readiness In Kochi, 26 Nations Participate In Exercise‘Come To Wish Kharge’: How Congress Surprised Own MPs Turning Birthday Meet Into PM House ProtestDharmendra Pradhan Breaks Silence On NEET Paper Leak Row, Accuses Rahul Gandhi’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’123PhotostoriesInside Anushka Sen’s lavish home: Plush white interiors, stunning city views and a dream closetDIY kalonji oil for hair growth: How to make black seed oil at home the right wayDhaka Muslin: The forgotten Indian textile that once cost more than gold”It’s a recipe I got…”: What is Katrina Kaif’s ‘Krazy Konkoktion,’ and is it really healthy?The world’s deadliest creatures aren’t always the biggest: 10 tiny Amazon animals you should never underestimate“Debt isn’t entirely bad, but…”: The 5 money lessons a financial literacy educator wants every teenager to learnRosie O’Donnell weight loss journey: Here’s how the comedian lost 60 lb and transformed her healthMrBeast finds MrsBeast: Jimmy Donaldson weds Thea Booysen, shares wedding picturesYour brain starts ageing long before memory loss begins: Neurologist explains the daily habits that can protect it as you grow olderWhy are chef hats pleated? The truth about the famous egg connection123Hot PicksSaudi crude oilDelhi metroCJP ProtestBCI enrollment feesNEET ProtestRahul GandhiCrude oil priceDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamDiljit DosanjhTripura DGP DeathIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19

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Kalyan Banerjee hits out at TMC rebels after Lok Sabha suspension NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Wednesday lashed out at the rebel Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) faction after he was suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session, calling its members ‘traitors’ and questioning what his…

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‘My first Rs 50 crore grosser’: Vishnu Vishal thanks fans for their love and celebrates as ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ earns Rs 55 crore globally

‘My first Rs 50 crore grosser’: Vishnu Vishal thanks fans for their love and celebrates as ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ earns Rs 55 crore globally

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From a commercial point of view, ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ has become one of the biggest surprises of the year. The sequel to the 2022 blockbuster film performed very well at the box office despite the competition from many new releases. The movie featuring Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles was liked by…

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CJP stir: Woman injured during ‘Sansad Chalo’ march taken off ventilator; responding to treatment, say docs

CJP stir: Woman injured during ‘Sansad Chalo’ march taken off ventilator; responding to treatment, say docs

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A 21-year-old woman injured during a protest is now conscious and breathing independently NEW DELHI: A 21-year-old woman who was critically injured during the police action at the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ march on July 20 has been taken off ventilator support and is showing signs of recovery, doctors at Delhi’s Ram Manohar…

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After two years of banning bee-harming pesticides, France allows their return, facing backlash from environmentalists

After two years of banning bee-harming pesticides, France allows their return, facing backlash from environmentalists

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France has approved the temporary return of two controversial pesticides that had been banned nationally for the past two years, reigniting a fierce debate between agricultural competitiveness and environmental protection. Lawmakers backed an emergency farm bill that allows limited use of the insecticides under strict conditions, arguing that French farmers need the chemicals to remain…

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Jaishankar with Chinesecounterpart Wang Yi NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India-China ties have been steadily improving since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met in Russia’s Kazan in October 2024. He also stressed that peace and tranquility along the border remain the “pre-requisite” for normal bilateral relations.Speaking to Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Manila on the sidelines of the Asean foreign ministers’ meeting, Jaishankar also raised India’s concerns over market access, trade imbalance and the predictability of supply chains as New Delhi and Beijing continue efforts to normalise ties after the prolonged eastern Ladakh military standoff, PTI reported.”Since the meeting of our leaders in Kazan in October 2024, relations between India and China have been gradually normalising. This direction was further affirmed when they met in Tianjin last August,” Jaishankar said.He said India believes that a stable relationship between the two neighbours must be based on “mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.””We believe that a stable and cooperative relationship can best be developed on the basis of mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity. Such a relationship can make a valuable contribution to a multi-polar Asia and a multi-polar world,” he added.Underscoring the importance of stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Jaishankar said normal ties cannot progress without peace in the border areas.”Peace and tranquility in the border areas is obviously the pre-requisite for normal ties. Since October 2024, both sides have engaged to ensure that important objective,” he said.”This will continue to need our constant attention. Relevant mechanisms in this domain must be given full support and strong encouragement,” he added.Jaishankar also reiterated that differences between the two countries should not be allowed to turn into disputes.”It is natural that as two large and important nations, and that too proximate neighbours, India and China would have their own particular interests. That is why our leaders had agreed that differences should not become disputes. It is the responsibility of diplomacy to properly manage them,” he said.The external affairs minister said India expects progress on long-pending economic issues, including fair market access and trade.”Fair market access and a trade balance ranks high in that regard. There are also concerns about predictability of supply chains. Facilitating both official and people-to-people exchanges merit our attention,” Jaishankar said.”We also need to agree on the meetings of various mechanisms and platforms as per our mutual priorities,” he added.Jaishankar welcomed the confidence-building measures taken over the past several months, including the resumption of direct flights, the easing of visa rules, the restart of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and the reopening of border trade.He also thanked China for supporting India’s initiatives during its Brics chairmanship. “India is the chair of the Brics this year. Let me take the opportunity to appreciate the support that China has given to various Brics activities and initiatives during our chairship,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPunjab Pharmacist Recruitment Exam Cheating Racket Sparks Debate Over AAP’s Stand On IrregularitiesCensus 2027: Govt Explores Self-Declaration And Predefined List For Caste EnumerationIndia Hosts First Operation Southern Readiness In Kochi, 26 Nations Participate In Exercise‘Come To Wish Kharge’: How Congress Surprised Own MPs Turning Birthday Meet Into PM House ProtestDharmendra Pradhan Breaks Silence On NEET Paper Leak Row, Accuses Rahul Gandhi’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’123PhotostoriesDIY kalonji oil for hair growth: How to make black seed oil at home the right wayDhaka Muslin: The forgotten Indian textile that once cost more than gold”It’s a recipe I got…”: What is Katrina Kaif’s ‘Krazy Konkoktion,’ and is it really healthy?The world’s deadliest creatures aren’t always the biggest: 10 tiny Amazon animals you should never underestimate“Debt isn’t entirely bad, but…”: The 5 money lessons a financial literacy educator wants every teenager to learnRosie O’Donnell weight loss journey: Here’s how the comedian lost 60 lb and transformed her healthMrBeast finds MrsBeast: Jimmy Donaldson weds Thea Booysen, shares wedding picturesYour brain starts ageing long before memory loss begins: Neurologist explains the daily habits that can protect it as you grow olderWhy are chef hats pleated? The truth about the famous egg connectionZodiac Signs That Can Manifest Anything They Desire123Hot PicksSaudi crude oilDelhi metroCJP ProtestBCI enrollment feesNEET ProtestRahul GandhiCrude oil priceDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamDiljit DosanjhTripura DGP DeathIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19

Jaishankar with Chinesecounterpart Wang Yi NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India-China ties have been steadily improving since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met in Russia’s Kazan in October 2024. He also stressed that peace and tranquility along the border remain the “pre-requisite” for normal bilateral relations.Speaking to Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Manila on the sidelines of the Asean foreign ministers’ meeting, Jaishankar also raised India’s concerns over market access, trade imbalance and the predictability of supply chains as New Delhi and Beijing continue efforts to normalise ties after the prolonged eastern Ladakh military standoff, PTI reported.”Since the meeting of our leaders in Kazan in October 2024, relations between India and China have been gradually normalising. This direction was further affirmed when they met in Tianjin last August,” Jaishankar said.He said India believes that a stable relationship between the two neighbours must be based on “mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.””We believe that a stable and cooperative relationship can best be developed on the basis of mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity. Such a relationship can make a valuable contribution to a multi-polar Asia and a multi-polar world,” he added.Underscoring the importance of stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Jaishankar said normal ties cannot progress without peace in the border areas.”Peace and tranquility in the border areas is obviously the pre-requisite for normal ties. Since October 2024, both sides have engaged to ensure that important objective,” he said.”This will continue to need our constant attention. Relevant mechanisms in this domain must be given full support and strong encouragement,” he added.Jaishankar also reiterated that differences between the two countries should not be allowed to turn into disputes.”It is natural that as two large and important nations, and that too proximate neighbours, India and China would have their own particular interests. That is why our leaders had agreed that differences should not become disputes. It is the responsibility of diplomacy to properly manage them,” he said.The external affairs minister said India expects progress on long-pending economic issues, including fair market access and trade.”Fair market access and a trade balance ranks high in that regard. There are also concerns about predictability of supply chains. Facilitating both official and people-to-people exchanges merit our attention,” Jaishankar said.”We also need to agree on the meetings of various mechanisms and platforms as per our mutual priorities,” he added.Jaishankar welcomed the confidence-building measures taken over the past several months, including the resumption of direct flights, the easing of visa rules, the restart of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and the reopening of border trade.He also thanked China for supporting India’s initiatives during its Brics chairmanship. “India is the chair of the Brics this year. Let me take the opportunity to appreciate the support that China has given to various Brics activities and initiatives during our chairship,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPunjab Pharmacist Recruitment Exam Cheating Racket Sparks Debate Over AAP’s Stand On IrregularitiesCensus 2027: Govt Explores Self-Declaration And Predefined List For Caste EnumerationIndia Hosts First Operation Southern Readiness In Kochi, 26 Nations Participate In Exercise‘Come To Wish Kharge’: How Congress Surprised Own MPs Turning Birthday Meet Into PM House ProtestDharmendra Pradhan Breaks Silence On NEET Paper Leak Row, Accuses Rahul Gandhi’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’123PhotostoriesDIY kalonji oil for hair growth: How to make black seed oil at home the right wayDhaka Muslin: The forgotten Indian textile that once cost more than gold”It’s a recipe I got…”: What is Katrina Kaif’s ‘Krazy Konkoktion,’ and is it really healthy?The world’s deadliest creatures aren’t always the biggest: 10 tiny Amazon animals you should never underestimate“Debt isn’t entirely bad, but…”: The 5 money lessons a financial literacy educator wants every teenager to learnRosie O’Donnell weight loss journey: Here’s how the comedian lost 60 lb and transformed her healthMrBeast finds MrsBeast: Jimmy Donaldson weds Thea Booysen, shares wedding picturesYour brain starts ageing long before memory loss begins: Neurologist explains the daily habits that can protect it as you grow olderWhy are chef hats pleated? The truth about the famous egg connectionZodiac Signs That Can Manifest Anything They Desire123Hot PicksSaudi crude oilDelhi metroCJP ProtestBCI enrollment feesNEET ProtestRahul GandhiCrude oil priceDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamDiljit DosanjhTripura DGP DeathIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19

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Jaishankar with Chinesecounterpart Wang Yi NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India-China ties have been steadily improving since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met in Russia’s Kazan in October 2024. He also stressed that peace and tranquility along the border remain the “pre-requisite” for normal bilateral relations.Speaking to…

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