Seychelles President Patrick Herminie arrives in New Delhi for key India talks
Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie arrived in New Delhi on Sunday after concluding high-level engagements in Chennai and Mumbai, marking a significant phase of his five-day state visit to India. He was warmly received at the airport by Union Minister of State for
PM Modi’s Malaysia visit to deepen economic and cultural ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that his two-day visit to Malaysia would significantly strengthen economic and cultural ties between the two countries, calling it a milestone in bilateral relations. After concluding his trip and departing for India, Modi thanked Malaysian Prime
PM Modi ‘very charismatic, phenomenal leader’: Polish Secretary of State
Visiting Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Wladyslaw Bartoszewski has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very charismatic and phenomenal leader,” saying India is fortunate to have him at the helm during a period of rapid transformation. In an exclusive interview
US and India agree on framework for interim trade deal
The United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement aimed at advancing negotiations toward a comprehensive bilateral trade pact, the White House announced on Saturday. As part of the move, Washington will lower tariffs on Indian imports
India–EU FTA emerges as ‘game-changer’ for strategic and economic partnership
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday hailed the newly concluded India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a “game-changing development” that is set to reshape bilateral economic and strategic ties. Speaking at the inaugural India–EU Forum in New Delhi, Jaishankar emphasized that
EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio and Bessent, strengthens India–US strategic ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held key meetings with top US officials in Washington, marking another high point in deepening India–US strategic and economic cooperation. Jaishankar met separately with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, covering a
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to undertake first State Visit to India
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie will undertake his maiden State Visit to India from February 5 to 10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. This will be Herminie’s first official visit to India
Trashy ruminations by convicted criminal: MEA rejects PM mention in Epstein files
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday outright rejected any implication linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to material in recently released Jeffrey Epstein files, describing such references as “trashy ruminations” by a convicted criminal that should be dismissed with “the utmost contempt.”
Russian media backs India’s BRICS leadership, praises New Delhi’s response to US Venezuela raid
Russian state-affiliated media has expressed confidence in India’s ability to lead the expanded BRICS bloc amid rising geopolitical tensions, praising New Delhi’s measured response to the recent US military operation in Venezuela. An article published on the website of RT, Russia’s international news
Intel flags Bangladesh polls and ISI push as major security challenge for India’s Northeast
Indian intelligence agencies have identified Bangladesh’s upcoming national elections and renewed efforts by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) as the most serious security challenges facing India’s northeastern states in the coming year, according to multiple assessments by the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Officials say the
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns and threats to Indian mission in Dhaka
India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, Riaz Hamidullah, to formally convey serious concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka, and potential threats to Indian diplomatic establishments. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the
PM Modi assures Ethiopia of closer trade and investment partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening bilateral trade and investment ties with Ethiopia, outlining a broad roadmap for enhanced cooperation across digital infrastructure, critical minerals, clean energy, agriculture, and food security. During talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr
Tajani: Working to Have More Italy in India and More India in Italy
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to deepening its partnership with India, stating that both nations are working toward a future with “more Italy in India and more India in Italy.” His remarks came during a
Nepal seeks India’s approval to boost power exports to Bangladesh under regional energy cooperation
Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Kul Man Ghising, has urged India to grant approval for the export of an additional 20 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh through Indian transmission lines. The request, made during his meeting in Kathmandu with
India’s cut in Russian oil imports likely temporary, Moscow expects rebound
Russia expects its oil exports to India to recover soon and views the recent dip in supplies as a short-lived phase triggered by Western sanctions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, signaling confidence in the resilience of India–Russia energy ties. Speaking to Indian journalists
Putin’s top aide meets PM Modi, reviews preparations for India–Russia Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, Nikolai Patrushev, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday as both sides reviewed ongoing preparations for the upcoming India–Russia Annual Summit scheduled for early December. The
China accused of orchestrating disinformation campaign after Operation Sindoor: US congressional report
Washington, Nov 18 (IANS) China masterminded an extensive disinformation campaign following India’s Operation Sindoor, deploying fake social media accounts and AI-generated imagery to influence global defense perceptions and boost its own weapons sales, according to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s (USCC)
Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince for high-level White House talks on defense, investments and Middle East diplomacy
US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, opening a high-stakes round of discussions on defense cooperation, investment commitments, civilian nuclear technology and Middle East diplomacy. The visit, Prince Mohammed’s first to the White
EAM Jaishankar, Russian Deputy PM review preparations ahead of President Putin’s India visit
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in Moscow on Wednesday to review preparations for the upcoming India–Russia Annual Leaders Summit, scheduled to take place in New Delhi in early December. The discussions mark another step
EAM Jaishankar meets Indian community in Moscow, inaugurates new consulates and prepares for India-Russia Summit
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar engaged with members of the Indian community in Moscow on Wednesday as he concluded his Russia visit for the SCO meeting. Joined by India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, the minister met diaspora members and friends of