India's resolute and inclusive diplomacy: A recap of NAM, G-77 Summits in Kampala
Feb 01, 2024, at 01:27 am
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda, which took place on January 19-20, 2024. This was preceded by important discussions at both Ministerial and Senior Officials levels.
'Apologise to PM Modi': Maldives opposition leader to President Mohamed Muizzu
Jan 31, 2024, at 05:53 am
Male/IBNS: A Maldives opposition party leader, Qasim Ibrahim, has urged Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu to formally apologise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India.
Jan 31, 2024, at 12:49 am
The Indian Navy conducted a joint operation with Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy and rescued a hijacked vessel along with six fishermen on Monday.
Jan 31, 2024, at 12:31 am
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said capital and technological know-how from the US can help India achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, while investments here can give the American companies high returns and an avenue of de-risking.
Indian Consulate in Atlanta expresses deep anguish over death of Indian-origin man Vivek Saini
Jan 30, 2024, at 11:38 pm
Indian Consulate in Atlanta on Monday (January 29, 2024) expressed 'deep anguish' over the killing of Indian-origin man Vivek Saini by a homeless man in Lithonia city.
BJP defeats AAP-Congress in Chandigarh Mayoral Elections in setback for INDIA bloc
Jan 30, 2024, at 07:36 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: In its first contest against the opposition alliance INDIA, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday won the Chandigarh Mayoral Elections defeating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, media reports said.
Jan 30, 2024, at 03:56 pm
Consulate General of China to Kolkata, Zha Liyou, on Monday said the stability of China and India's relationship is significant for the peace and prosperity of Asia and the development of the world.
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra to visit Bhutan tomorrow
Jan 30, 2024, at 06:14 am
Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Foreign Secretary, is on an official visit to Bhutan from January 29 to 31.
US issued 1.4 million visas to Indians in 2023: American Embassy
Jan 30, 2024, at 03:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS Amid the 'unprecedented' increase in visa applicants, the American Embassy and consulates in India processed a record 1.4 million US visas in 2023.
Govt extends ban on Islamic students' outfit SIMI for another five years
Jan 30, 2024, at 02:07 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Monday extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for another five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), a Home Ministry statement said.
Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel
Jan 29, 2024, at 10:12 pm
In a swift action, Indian Navy's Warship INS Sumitra, successfully rescued all 17 crew members of an Iranian flagged Fishing Vessel (FV) Iman, that was hijacked by pirates along the East Coast of Somalia and Gulf of Aden.
Israel Embassy wishes India on Republic Day in a unique fashion, top diplomats don native attires
Jan 27, 2024, at 11:04 pm
The Israel Embassy team in India wished the nation on Republic Day in a unique way with its diplomats dressing themselves by wearing attires from various corners of the country.
Jan 27, 2024, at 09:35 pm
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong greeted Indian leaders as the country celebrated Republic Day on Friday and wished to further strengthen ties between the two nations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin lauds India's authority, achievements in Republic Day greetings
Jan 27, 2024, at 12:06 am
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Republic Day greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, praising the country's achievements and well-deserved authority in the global arena.
French President Emmanuel Macron says 30,000 Indian students to be welcomed by 2030
Jan 26, 2024, at 11:46 pm
France on Friday announced 30,000 Indian students will be welcomed in universities across the country in 2030.
Australia, USA, several other nations greet India on Republic Day
Jan 26, 2024, at 09:21 pm
Several nations, including the US and Russia, greeted India as the world's most populous nation and celebrated Republic Day on Friday (January 26, 2024) with the key event taking place in New Delhi in the presence of top leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron as the Chief Guest.
Jan 26, 2024, at 08:20 pm
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu greeted India on Republic Day and said the two countries share a bond nurtured by centuries of friendship, mutual respect, and a deep sense of kinship.
India celebrates Republic Day, displays might of country's women at grand Kartavya Path parade
Jan 26, 2024, at 07:58 pm
PM Narendra Modi led the world's most populous nation in celebrating Republic Day with the country showcasing its military might and cultural heritage during a spectacular 90-minute parade at the iconic Kartavya Path on Friday.
PM Modi, French Prez Macron participate in mega Jaipur roadshow ahead of Republic Day parade
Jan 26, 2024, at 06:17 am
Jaipur/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday evening held a mega roadshow in Jaipur which was attended by hundreds of people who gathered on both sides of the road to greet the two leaders.
Mamata unsubscribes INDIA alliance in Bengal, AAP follows her in Punjab
Jan 25, 2024, at 05:07 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday dropped a bombshell switching her Trinamool Congress off from the anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national alliance, INDIA, in West Bengal, slamming the principal opposition force Congress just months ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Elon Musk says India not having a permanent seat in UN Security Council is absurd
Jan 24, 2024, at 05:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said India not having a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) despite being the most populous country is "absurd".
India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar kicks off in Himachal Pradesh
Jan 24, 2024, at 01:01 am
The 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar is currently undergoing at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
India hands over 15th consignment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia
Jan 24, 2024, at 12:00 am
India recently handed over the 15th consignment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing war against Russia.
Jan 23, 2024, at 11:51 pm
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) president Dennis Francis said he felt delighted arriving in India on a day when the country was celebrating 'second Diwali' with the inauguration of the newly built Rem Temple in Ayodhya.
Muslims’ love for Imam-e-Hind – Lord Ram -- is etched in poetry
Jan 23, 2024, at 01:05 am
Lord Ram, whose grand temple adorns Ayodhya now, has been a muse for Urdu poets, or more accurately poets in general. He served as a metaphor for ideals that religion and poetry bestow on a person chosen to nurse and defend faith.
Narendra Modi looks forward to seeing ISRO-JAXA cooperating in space exploration
Jan 22, 2024, at 11:21 pm
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said he wishes to see the top space bodies of Japan and India cooperate in the field of space exploration.
India, Cuba sign MoU for cooperation on digital public infrastructure
Jan 22, 2024, at 10:57 pm
An MoU has been signed between India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Cuba's Ministry of Communications in the field of 'Sharing Successful Digital Solutions Implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation' on January 19 in New Delhi.
Indian Coast Guard members rescue ailing Indonesian national from merchant ship off Diu coast
Jan 22, 2024, at 03:23 am
The Indian Coast Guard members on Friday evacuated an ailing Indonesian national from a merchant vessel off Diu coast, officials said.
Indian diaspora members in Sydney host car rally to mark opening of Ram Temple in Ayodhya tomorrow
Jan 22, 2024, at 03:23 am
Indian diaspora members in Sydney organised a car rally to mark the opening of Ram Temple in the north Indian town of Ayodhya on Monday.
India-Bangladesh relations growing from strength to strength, says S Jaishankar
Jan 22, 2024, at 03:15 am
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met newly appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister Mohammed Hasan Mahmud and said the relationship between the two neighbouring nations “are growing from strength to strength.”