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Mani Shankar Aiyar's '1962 Chinese invasion' comment sparks row, Congress distances itself after BJP ire

May 29, 2024, at 05:41 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's reference to the 1962 India-China war as the "alleged Chinese invasion" is the latest faux pas by the veteran politician.

S Jaishankar says deployment of forces along LAC is abnormal now following the 2020 Galwan standoff

May 15, 2024, at 02:42 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday referred to the 2020 India-China standoff in Galwan and said there is an abnormal deployment of forces now at the Line of Actual Control.

After delaying India trip Elon Musk visits China, meets Premier Li Qiang

Apr 29, 2024, at 02:19 pm

Tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise visit to China and met Chinese Premier Li Qiang amid hopes that he can bring Tesla’s autonomous driving technology to Beijing.

BSF recovers China-made drone from Punjab

Apr 22, 2024, at 11:07 pm

The Border Security Force recently recovered a China-made drone which was carrying a packet of suspected heroin from Amritsar district, media reports said.

Armed Forces of the Philippines, US military to conduct exercise Balikatan amid growing Chinese concern

Apr 22, 2024, at 03:09 am

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral training exercise between the two Allies, from April 22 to May 10.

India's relationship with China important, need to urgently address border issues: PM Modi

Apr 11, 2024, at 04:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on the "importance" and "significance" of the India-China relationship and expressed the eagerness to "urgently address" the border issues, amid the hostility between the two Asian giants.

China may use AI-generated content to disrupt upcoming polls in India, warns Microsoft

Apr 06, 2024, at 09:36 pm

Technology major Microsoft has warned that China may use Artificial Intelligence-generated content to disrupt upcoming polls in India, South Korea and the USA.

Ensure safety, well-being of Indians engaged in govt engagements: MEA urges Israel amid war with Hamas

Apr 05, 2024, at 02:52 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Ministry of External Affairs Thursday urged Israeli authorities to do their best to take care of the safety and well-being of Indians who have gone to Israel under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement.

'Weak and inflexible': Congress criticises Jaishankar's response to China's renaming Arunachal places

Apr 03, 2024, at 05:28 am

New Delhi: The Congress slammed External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday, describing his response to China's renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh as as 'weak and inflexible' .

'Changing names does not have an impact': Jaishankar on China's fresh claim over Arunachal Pradesh

Apr 02, 2024, at 06:01 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has refused to weigh in on China's renewed claim over the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, amid the bitter relationship between the two Asian giants.

'Gratuitous advice' by 'unrelated' third party has no role: India's retort on China's remarks on Khalistani terrorist

Mar 30, 2024, at 04:20 am

New Delhi: Responding to China's remarks on the probe into the alleged foiled assassination plan targeting Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Ministry of External Affairs asserted that India and the United States are capable of addressing any bilateral concerns.

India and China discuss border disengagement: EAM

Mar 28, 2024, at 04:42 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India and China exchanged views on achieving complete disengagement and resolving the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the western sector of their border areas, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday.

Congress asks Modi govt to strongly counter China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh

Mar 27, 2024, at 07:34 am

New Delhi: Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and indivisible part of India, the Congress asserted on Tuesday and urged the Modi government to strongly counter China's “pathetic claims”.

China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh ludicrous: Jaishanakar

Mar 24, 2024, at 05:17 am

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday rejected China's oft-repeated claim over Arunachal Pradesh, days after Beijing opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the northeastern state as "Ludicrous'.

India denounces China's remarks over Arunachal Pradesh

Mar 19, 2024, at 11:37 pm

India has denounced the comments made by the Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesperson regarding Arunachal Pradesh.

India rejects China's objection to PM Modi's Arunachal Pradesh visit

Mar 12, 2024, at 07:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has outrightly rejected China's objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, media reports said.

Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed apologises to Indian citizens over Mohamed Muizzu's stance

Mar 09, 2024, at 09:38 pm

Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed concern and apologised to the Indian nationals over the recent deteriorating relationship between the two countries.

'Can't be dictated by China': Taiwan's retort after Beijing objects Indian TV channel's interview with Taiwanese minister

Mar 04, 2024, at 10:42 pm

New Delhi: In a sharp retort against China's condemnation of an Indian TV channel’s interview with Foreign Minister Joseph Wu of the independently governed island.

Pakistan says Karachi-bound ship intercepted by India on suspicion of nuclear cargo carries 'commercial merchandise'

Mar 03, 2024, at 11:42 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan asserted on Sunday that the Karachi-bound vessel intercepted by Indian agencies in Mumbai was transporting "commercial" merchandise, not machinery intended for a nuclear programme.

India intercepts Pakistan-bound ship in Mumbai port on suspicion of carrying nuclear cargo: Report

Mar 03, 2024, at 02:32 am

Mumbai: Security agencies halted a ship bound for Karachi from China at Nhava Sheva port in Mumbai over suspicions of carrying a dual-use consignment potentially linked to Pakistan's nuclear and ballistic missile programme, a media report said. 

India, China agree to maintain communication during Corps Commander Level Meeting

Feb 21, 2024, at 10:59 pm

India and Chinese officials held Corps Commander Level Meeting on Monday (February 19, 2024) when the two sides agreed to maintain communication in future, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday (February 21, 2024).

Building Maritime Cooperation: Milan 2024 amidst escalating tension with China

Feb 17, 2024, at 03:26 pm

The 12th edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise - 2024 (MILAN) is to be held at Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27, and likely witness the largest-ever participation by over 50 countries and nearly 20 ships from friendly nations as compared to last year where only 39 countries participated.

Consul General to Kolkata Zha Liyou feels stability in India-China relationship is essential for peace and prosperity in Asia

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.

Uzbekistan and China forges comprehensive strategic partnership

Jan 26, 2024, at 07:22 pm

On January 23-25 of this year, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is paying a state visit to the People's Republic of China, which will undoubtedly be of high significance and will give a new impetus to the expansion and deepening of Uzbek-Chinese cooperation.

Jaishankar's response amid India-Maldives row after Muizzu's 'don't bully us' remark

Jan 16, 2024, at 02:42 am

Nagpur: Amid the diplomatic dispute between India and Maldives, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has emphasised that there is no guarantee that every country will consistently back India and that politics will always play a role, media reports said.

'Doesn’t give you the licence to bully us': Maldives President Muizzu amid row with India

Jan 14, 2024, at 04:33 am

Male: Following his five-day trip to China, President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday said that no nation has the authority to "bully" the island nation, media reports said.

Amid strained ties with India, Maldives upgrades relationship with China; signs 20 'key' agreements

Jan 11, 2024, at 04:35 am

Amid a strained relationship with India, Maldives Wednesday upgraded its relationship with China during its newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu's first state visit to Beijing.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asks China to 'intensify' sending tourists to Island Nation amid ongoing diplomatic row with India

Jan 10, 2024, at 03:48 pm

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday urged China to 'intensify efforts' to send more tourists to his nation amid the ongoing diplomatic row with India over comments made by his ministers against PM Narendra Modi.

Chinese state media praises India’s strides in economic, foreign policy under PM Modi

Jan 06, 2024, at 06:02 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Under the shadow of a decades-old border conflict, China’s state-run Global Times has heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's strides in economic progress, social governance, and foreign policy.

'If we had been more Bharat, we would have had a less rosy view of our relationship with China': S Jaishankar

Jan 04, 2024, at 05:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS:  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Wednesday reflected on India's relationship with China and provided a perspective on how a more Bharat-centric approach could have shaped the nation's view of its ties with China differently.