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India has swiftly turned down President Donald Trump's offer to “help” mediate an end to border skirmishes with China, saying that New Delhi follows a bilateral approach to deal with issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, during a joint briefing with President Donald Trump in the US, spoke about India's vision of 'Make India Great Again' (MIGA) -- a phrase inspired by Trump's signature slogan 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA).

Their last meeting as President and Prime Minister was in February 2020 when Trump visited India and he was hosted at the mammoth "Namaste Trump" rally of more than 129,000 people in Ahmedabad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump made "immense personal contribution" strengthening the relationship between the two countries in his first term and the two sides will "work with more speed" during his second term.

Bangladeshis protested on Thursday near the White House demanding an end to the "unconstitutional" rule of Muhammad Yunus, the country's interim leader.

A group of thieves broke into the CBI camp office here and took away not just files and other valuables, but almirahs, chairs, electric appliances, doors, and even windows, an official said on Thursday. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday discussed India's reforms with Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX and a key advisor to President Donald Trump.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that he had a "fruitful" meeting with the "great friend of India" US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Thursday that he would continue to fight against the illegal immigrants with unwavering commitment in every way as “our land and identity are under threat”.

Student Against Discrimination (SAD), the group behind the nationwide protest and violence in Bangladesh in July and August 2024 leading to the fall of government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is now aggressively demanding a ban on Awami League.

Mukesh Ambani, along with his mother, sons, and grand children, today took the Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj.

Assam Rifles and Border Security Force (BSF) separately seized and destroyed marijuana (ganja), foreign cigarettes and other contraband valued at Rs 6.65 crore in Tripura, officials said on Wednesday.

A senior police official said that Kaizar Debbarma (61), former additional director of Tripura’s Industries and Commerce Department was arrested from his home at Krishnanagar in Agartala.

Mizoram Police seized a large cache of sophisticated arms, ammunition and other items from the state’s Lunglei district, which shares a border with unfenced Bangladesh, officials said.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various developmental project work worth Rs 40.57 crore and said that the North East region of the country including the state of Tripura is witnessing massive development due to the Prime Minister’s ‘Act East Policy’.

The Union Minister of Shipping, Ports and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday hailed the union budget presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 last and said that it fulfills the aspirations of all section and lays the foundation of Viksit Bharat.

The Union Minister of Shipping, Ports and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that the Northeastern states of Tripura will be connected with Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Paradip via Bay of Bengal, once the inland waterways connectivity with Bangladesh commences in a full-fledged manner.

Tripura Police have arrested three Bangladeshi nationals in Kumarghat while they were working as daily wage laborers. The arrest was made by Kumarghat Police Station on Monday, sparking renewed discussions on illegal infiltration in Tripura.

Assam Rifles along with police on Tuesday seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets, also known as Yaba tablets, worth Rs 173.73 crore in Mizoram, officials said.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that he is in touch with the Central government for post-flood relief and the Centre would release the funds after completion of official procedures.

The North District Superintendent of Police, Avinash Rai has suspended three Constables of Tripura Police for gross misconduct and indiscipline activities.

The state government has purchased 17,497.109 metric tonnes of paddy from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) this year. This paddy has been procured at a rate of Rs 23 per kg, benefiting 8,922 farmers across the state.

Tripura Police have arrested six individuals in connection with the lynching of a man suspected of theft at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Belonia, South Tripura district. The incident occurred late on Sunday night.

The Tripura government has submitted four Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to the Centre, proposing large-scale bamboo plantations to tackle climate change, said Animesh Debbarma, Minister of Science and Technology Department.

The government on Tuesday invited Israeli companies to invest in India as the rapid growth in the country’s "demand potential" offers huge business opportunities.