EAM Jaishankar in Moscow to meet Sergey Lavrov today, review full spectrum of India–Russia cooperation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold wide-ranging talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday, marking another significant engagement in the long-standing strategic partnership between the two nations. The meeting comes as both sides prepare for a detailed review
Jaishankar expresses shock, assures full support after Saudi bus accident involving Indian pilgrims
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday expressed profound shock and concern over a tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia involving a bus carrying several Indian Umrah pilgrims near Medina. The incident, confirmed by the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, occurred early Monday morning
Bhupender Yadav arrives in Brazil for CoP30, to present India’s stand on adaptation and climate finance
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav arrived in Belem, Brazil, on Monday to participate in the 30th Conference of Parties (CoP30) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). During the two-week global climate summit, Yadav will articulate
PM Modi seen as a ‘global leader’ championing Global South priorities, says South African envoy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely respected across the African continent and is viewed as a key global leader advocating for the priorities of the Global South, South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, said ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in
Deepening trade, debt sustainability, and critical minerals to dominate G20 Summit agenda, says South African envoy
As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg next week, the country is placing major emphasis on expanding Africa–G20 economic engagement, particularly in trade, debt sustainability, and critical minerals. South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, outlined these
EAM Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres, expresses gratitude for support to India’s development
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, where he conveyed India’s appreciation for the UN chief’s consistent support for the country’s growth and global aspirations. The meeting underscored India’s continued engagement with multilateral institutions at a
EAM Jaishankar meets Indian envoys in New York, reviews India–US cooperation and diaspora engagement
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired a high-level conference of Indian Consul Generals in New York on Friday, bringing together senior diplomats from across the United States to assess the progress of India–US relations and review outreach to the Indian diaspora. The meeting
Red Fort blast probe reveals ISI used Afghanistan, Turkey to mask Pakistan’s role
Investigations into the deadly blast at Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed 12 people and injured many others, have uncovered a deliberate effort by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to keep all operational activity outside Pakistani territory. Intelligence officials say the strategy was designed to
Indian Navy chief strengthens maritime cooperation, Indo-Pacific security ties during high-level U.S. visit
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held a series of high-impact engagements with senior U.S. military leaders this week, reaffirming the growing strategic convergence between India and the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. The discussions, held in Washington between November 12
India’s stray dog crisis demands urgent, humane and coordinated reform
By: Ashwani Mahajan India’s stray dog crisis has grown into a nationwide public safety and animal welfare emergency. With more than 35 million free-roaming dogs, the country faces rising dog-bite incidents, persistent rabies transmission, increasing community conflict, and a system struggling to care
Red Fort blast: Union Cabinet orders urgent probe to identify terror perpetrators
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has directed security and investigative agencies to pursue the Red Fort blast case with “utmost urgency and professionalism” to ensure that the perpetrators, collaborators, and sponsors behind the terror attack are swiftly brought to
Indo-Canadian trade minister Maninder Sidhu visits India to boost bilateral economic ties
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu began his visit to India on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral trade and investment linkages, marking an important step toward rebuilding commercial momentum between the two nations. According to the Office of the Minister of International Trade,
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi embarks on US visit to strengthen maritime partnership
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi began his six-day official visit to the United States on Tuesday (Nov 12–17), aiming to bolster maritime cooperation and strengthen strategic ties between the two nations. During his visit, Admiral Tripathi will engage in high-level discussions
PM Modi meets Bhutan’s Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in Thimphu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan, in Thimphu, as part of his two-day visit to the Himalayan kingdom aimed at deepening bilateral relations and reaffirming India’s commitment to its Neighbourhood First Policy. Following
EAM Jaishankar, Canadian FM Anita Anand review New Roadmap 2025 to strengthen bilateral ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada, where they reviewed the progress made under the New Roadmap 2025 aimed at strengthening India–Canada relations
PM Modi inaugurates Kalachakra ‘Wheel of Time’ in Bhutan in presence of King Jigme Khesar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the second day of his visit to Bhutan, inaugurated the sacred Kalachakra ‘Wheel of Time’, marking the beginning of the Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony as part of the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival in Thimphu. The ceremony, held at
EAM Jaishankar meets global leaders at G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of key bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada, underscoring India’s growing diplomatic engagement and its role as a bridge between the Global North and
US State Department says it’s monitoring Delhi Red Fort blast, offers consular assistance
The United States has said it is closely monitoring the situation following Monday evening’s deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, which left at least 10 people dead and several others injured. In an exclusive response to IANS, a US State Department
Atleast 8 killed, several injured in powerful car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort; high alert issued across capital
A powerful explosion outside Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening killed at least eight people and left several others injured, sending shockwaves through the national capital and prompting an immediate high alert across Delhi. According to police
India, Bolivia reaffirm partnership as MoS Margherita meets La Paz Mayor, inaugurates new Indian Embassy
India and Bolivia reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties as Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita was warmly received by La Paz Mayor Iván Arias at the historic Palacio Consistorial. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in culture, health,