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What to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other OTT platforms in February

From contemporary romance 'Gehraiyaan' to the comedy of 'The Marvelous Mrs Maisel', and 'The Great Indian Murder' mystery, our pick of OTT shows and films to watch in February.

Action against Saeed first step in bringing him to justice: MEA

"Hafiz Saeed is an international terrorist, the mastermind of the Mumbai terrorist attack and responsible for unleashing a wave of terrorism against Pakistan's neighbours through LeT/ JuD and their affiliates," External Affairs Ministry Spokesman Vikas Swarup said.

India hands over to the UK extradition request for Mallya

India today handed over to the UK an extradition request for absconding businessman Vijay Mallya who is facing cases of loan default and other financial irregularities.

Won't prejudge outcome of 3 private bills: India on H1B visas

Asserting that no executive order has been passed by the Trump Administration for overhauling of H1B visas so far, India today said it will not "prejudge" the outcome of the three private bills raised in this regard when they go through the full Congressional process.

Modi to attend St Petersburg international economic forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Russia in June to attend St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), where India has been invited as a 'Guest Country', and the two sides are working on the "bilateral aspect" of the visit.

H-1B visa issue: India says conveyed interests, concerns to US

With reports that President Donald Trump is set to sign a new executive order aimed at overhauling H-1B and other work visas, India today said it has conveyed its "interests and concerns" to the US.

Nepal Rashtra Bank in touch with RBI on old notes issue: MEA

"This matter came up in the meeting between the Foreign Minister Mahat and Finance Minister Jaitley as well on 17 January," MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.

Amazon told to respect Indian sensitivities: MEA

MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup also said Amazon has also removed "offending items" like flip-flops and dog tags with Mahatma Gandhi's image.

India gives $10 mn to drought-hit Mozambique

India's High Commissioner to Mozambique Rudra Gaurav Shresth handed over the amount to Mozambique's Minister of Trade and Industry yesterday, primarily to purchase wheat.

PM returns home after Japan visit

He also travelled in Japan's famed high-speed Shinkansen bullet train, which is being introduced in India on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad stretch, with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.

PM Narendra Modi meets Emperor Akihito in Tokyo

"A rare audience that symbolizes the unique warmth between #IndiaJapan. PM @narendramodi greets His Highness Emperor Akihito of Japan," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

Websites of 7 Indian missions in Europe and Africa hacked

Websites of seven Indian missions in Europe and Africa were hacked today with the External Affairs Ministry saying it was aware of the "problem" and was trying to fix it.

India, Japan likely to sign nuke deal during Modi visit

The two countries had sealed a broad agreement for cooperation in civil nuclear energy during Japanese Prime Minister Shiozo Abe's visit here last December but the final deal was yet to be signed as certain technical and legal issues were to be thrashed out.

PM Modi meets Brazilian President Michel Temer

The two leaders discussed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and ways to deepen ties between the two countries.

SAARC Summit has to be postponed, says India after pull-out

The countries have pulled out of the SAARC Summit in Islamabad in November, indirectly blaming Pakistan for creating an environment which is not right for the successful holding of the meet.

Mallya can seek Emergency Certificate to return to India: MEA

Underlining that the Emergency Certificate is specifically meant to provide a travel document to an Indian citizen to return to India, MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said this facility is available to Mallya, should he wish to apply for it.

PM Modi meets Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on sidelines of EAS

"Moving forward with China. PM Narendra Modi has quick pull aside with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on sidelines of EAS," External Affairs Ministry Vikas Swarup tweeted. Earlier, Modi had bilateral parleys with Laotian Prime Minister Thongloun Sisolith, Myanmar Counsellor of State Aung San Suu Kyi and South Korea President Park Geun-hye.

PM Modi, Park review coop in counterterrorsim, maritime security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met South Korean President Park Geun-Hye here on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit, together reviewed the Strategic Partnership which had been upgraded to a Special Strategic Partnership during the his visit to South Korea last year.

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Suu Kyi, Geun-hye

"An icon of democracy, a partner for development. State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted along with photos of the two leaders shaking hands and holding talks.

PM Modi leaves Vietnam; heads to China for G20

"A packed day of diplomacy in Vietnam ends as PM @narendramodi emplanes for Hangzhou to attend G20 Summit," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted along with a photo showing a red carpet goodbye for Modi.

India, Iran, Afghanistan hold trilateral in Tehran

The Director-General level meeting, which took place yesterday, is a follow up to the First Round of the trilateral meeting between Afghanistan, India and Iran held in New Delhi last April.

Sushma Swaraj in Myanmar; to hold talks with Suu Kyi

The one-day trip by Swaraj, accompanied by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and other senior Ministry of External Affairs officials, is the first high profile Indian visit after Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party won a historic landslide election last year that finally brought an end to five decades of military rule.

India calls upon all sides in Turkey to avoid bloodshed

India also asked its nationals in the country to avoid public places and remain indoors until the situation becomes clearer in the backdrop of the attempted military coup.

No Indian affected in Nice attack: MEA

At least 77 people were killed and dozens others critically injured late last night when a large truck ploughed through a crowd attending Bastille Day celebration in Nice.