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Jaishankar feels India-European Union Foreign Trade Agreement is 'most difficult' due to involvement of several non-trade issues

May 14, 2024, at 07:32 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the India-European Union Foreign Trade Agreement (FTA) is the 'most difficult' FTA since there are several non-trade issues involved with it.

India- France joint military exercise Shakti commences in Meghalaya

May 13, 2024, at 11:21 pm

The 7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise Shakti commenced today, at Umroi, in a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya.

India to strike a 10-year deal with Iran for Chabahar Port today: Report

May 13, 2024, at 06:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a big diplomatic outreach to Tehran, India is in all likelihood to strike a 10-year deal with Iran for the management of the Chabahar Port on Monday, a report by Economic Times said.

PoK residents seek India's help for independence amid New Delhi's outspoken stance on the restive region

May 13, 2024, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi/Islamabad/IBNS: The Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) residents have sought help from India amid Islamabad's crackdown on the protesters, who took to streets against the price rise in New Delhi's hostile neighbour, media reports said.

Maldives Minister Ghassan Maumoon says country's pilots are not capable to operate three aircraft donated by India

May 13, 2024, at 03:56 pm

A day after the last Indian personnel left the island nation, Maldives’s Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon has admitted that its military pilots are not capable of operating the three aircraft donated by India.

India's INS Kiltan visits Vietnam

May 13, 2024, at 02:56 am

New Delhi: INS Kiltan arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam on 12 May 24 and received a warm welcome by Vietnam People's Navy and Indian Embassy.

Two Indian Naval ships arrive in Malaysia as part of Operational Deployment

May 13, 2024, at 02:49 am

Two Indian Naval ships Delhi and Shakti under the command of R Adm Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia as part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment.

Massive protests, civil unrest break out in PoK; activists chant 'Azadi' as they clash with police

May 12, 2024, at 06:26 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been hit by civilian unrest that prompted a massive crackdown by the authorities to quell protests across the region.

Canada arrests fourth Indian in Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case

May 12, 2024, at 05:59 pm

Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian authorities Saturday arrested a fourth Indian national for his suspected role in the murder of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, media reports said.

India-EU relations are consequential not only for us but for the world, says S Jaishankar after attending Europe Day event in Delhi

May 11, 2024, at 09:33 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed hope that the partnership between India and the European Union will grow further in the upcoming days.

Regional parties will form next govt, NDA or INDIA will have to support it: KCR's big claim

May 11, 2024, at 07:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has claimed the regional parties in the country will form the next central government leaving no other choice for the national coalitions- NDA or INDIA- to join them, media reports said.

India's telecom department directs to block 28,200 mobile handsets

May 11, 2024, at 02:48 pm

India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State Police have joined hands to curb the misuse of telecom resources in cyber-crime and financial frauds.

Belarus envoy thanks India for supporting full membership to SCO

May 11, 2024, at 12:27 am

Belarusian envoy Mikhail Kasko has thanked New Delhi for supporting his nation to become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Moosa Zameer discusses President Muizzu's probable visit to India with S Jaishankar

May 11, 2024, at 12:16 am

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has said he discussed the probable visit of  President Mohamed Muizzu to India.

Hindu population in India on decline, Muslims grew: EAC-PM report

May 10, 2024, at 06:57 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Hindu population in India are on decline while the minorities including Muslims, Christians and Sikhs are on the rise, a study by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) said, media reports said.

Pakistan won't drop bomb if India shows respect to them: Congress' Mani Shankar Aiyar

May 10, 2024, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a potential controversial remark in the election season, Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar has said India's hostile neighbour Pakistan will not resort to bombings if they are shown respect.

'Political interests at work': India reacts sharply after Canada arrest 3 in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder case

May 10, 2024, at 02:30 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Days after three Indians were arrested in Canada for the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has said there are "political interests at work" in the matter and reiterated its position that separatists and extremists have been given political space in the country.

US trying to unbalance India's political situation and complicate elections: Russia

May 09, 2024, at 06:12 pm

Moscow/New Delhi/IBNS: The United States is making comments on religious freedom in India to "unbalance India's political situation and complicate the General Elections", said Russia in a statement.

People's trust in Indian government and its services is rising: IIM Survey

May 09, 2024, at 03:36 pm

Riding on improved healthcare, infrastructure and digital access, public confidence in the government in India is rising.

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrives in India on official visit amid diplomatic standoff

May 09, 2024, at 04:38 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid a diplomatic standoff, Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrived in the national capital Wednesday on an official visit to India to discuss bilateral ties between the two countries.

S Jaishankar attends event to mark 25th year of establishment of diplomatic relationship between India-Dominican Republic

May 08, 2024, at 11:00 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday attended the event which marked the 25th year of establishing a diplomatic bond between India and the Dominican Republic.

Maldives Foreign Minister to visit India amid strained diplomatic relationship, meet S Jaishankar to discuss bilateral issues

May 08, 2024, at 10:23 pm

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer will visit India on May 9 amid strained relationship between the two nations in recent months.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Three Indian nationals accused of killing Khalistani leader appear before Canadian court

May 08, 2024, at 07:55 pm

Three Indian nationals, who are accused in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, appeared before a Canadian court on Tuesday (May 7, 2024) via video conference, media reports said.

'Indians will decide fate of India, not foreigners': Indian envoy to Canada makes strong remark on Khalistani row

May 08, 2024, at 05:08 pm

New Delhi/Ottawa/IBNS: Indian envoy to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has sent out a strong message on the ongoing India-Canada friction over the Khalistani row affirming New Delhi's independence in deciding the "fate of India".

Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan arrive in Singapore for Operational Deployment to South China Sea

May 07, 2024, at 09:58 pm

Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan led by RAdm Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Singapore on May 6.

Maldives says 51 Indian soldiers 'repatriated' as deadline ends on May 10

May 07, 2024, at 09:36 pm

The Maldives government on Monday said 51 Indian soldiers have been repatriated as the deadline set by the Island Nation to New Delhi to remove its army men is scheduled to end on Friday.

India and New Zealand celebrate ‘new phase’ as trade ties go hand in hand with security cooperation

May 05, 2024, at 10:37 pm

While India's trade and commerce ties with the United States or Australia are on the forefront of news round the year, New Zealand is often ignored by media though the two nations have been historically close. In fact for New Zealand India is a priority country in its “Opening Doors to India” policy notified in October 2011. The same was reiterated in 2015.

'Will wait': S Jaishankar reacts to Canada arresting 3 Indians in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder

May 05, 2024, at 04:39 pm

Bhubaneswar/IBNS: India will wait for Canadian Police to share information on the three Indian men arrested by the country's police in charges of the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.

India praises signing of MoU between Kathmandu, New Delhi in field of public sector audit

May 04, 2024, at 10:27 pm

India has appreciated the signing of MoU between Kathmandu and New Delhi  in the field of public sector audit.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Canadian Police arrest three in connection with Khalistani terrorist's killing

May 04, 2024, at 02:38 pm

Canadian Police on Friday said at least three people were arrested and charged in connection with the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia last year.