Pakistan is a failed state that survives on international handouts: India at UNHRC
Feb 27, 2025, at 10:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday called Pakistan a "failed state" which "survives on international handouts" in a scathing attack on its hostile neighbour amid the decades-old cross-border tension.
India hosting Capacity Building Programme with UN Office for Disarmament
Feb 26, 2025, at 07:03 pm
The Government of India, in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), is organizing the first-ever Capacity Building Programme of its kind on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 and Strategic Trade Controls for Asia-Pacific Countries at National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics, Palasamudram from 25-27 February 2025.
India, Japan military personnel participate in joint military exercise
Feb 26, 2025, at 06:28 pm
The sixth edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, is currently ongoing at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan.
'Myanmar situation has paused India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral highway project': S Jaishankar
Feb 26, 2025, at 12:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Tuesday said the work on the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral (IMTT) Highway has been stopped owing to the internal strife in Myanmar.
Washington Post says Trump’s claim of $21 million US funding for India’s voter turnout is false
Feb 23, 2025, at 12:16 am
The Washington Post has refuted former US President Donald Trump’s claim that $21 million was provided to India for "voter turnout," stating that no such program exists, reported India Today.
S Jaishankar, Wang Yi review developments in bilateral bond between India-China
Feb 22, 2025, at 05:16 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg when they reviewed developments in a bilateral relationship since their last meeting in November.
Dharma Guardian: Indian Army contingent departs for Japan to participate in exercise
Feb 22, 2025, at 12:42 pm
The Indian Army contingent departed for the 6th edition of India- Japan Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian on Saturday.
G20: S Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific while meeting Australian, French counterparts
Feb 22, 2025, at 10:12 am
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended a trilateral meeting with his Australian and French counterparts, Penny Wong and Jean-Noel Barrot on the sidelines G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg when they discussed issues related to the Indo-Pacific region.
Feb 21, 2025, at 06:38 pm
Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India and Japan share a globally recognized strategic partnership rooted in brotherhood, democracy, culture, and economic cooperation.
India, UK ink collaboration in telecom, AI, space technology
Feb 21, 2025, at 04:31 pm
Indian Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal visited the United Kingdom to engage with its Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and explore opportunities for collaboration in next-generation telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and space technology.
Johannesburg meeting: S Jaishankar, Sergey Lavrov discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine
Feb 21, 2025, at 03:25 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the South African city of Johannesburg when they discussed the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Panama shelters nearly 300 deportees from US including Indians
Feb 20, 2025, at 12:12 am
In a sensitive situation, Panama has currently sheltered nearly 300 individuals from various countries, including Iran, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China, who were deported from the United States under the orders of President Donald Trump, media reports said.
Narendra Modi describes Rishi Sunak as a 'great friend' of India
Feb 19, 2025, at 12:13 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi described his former British counterpart Rishi Sunak as a 'great friend' of India during their meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday.
India showcased as 'Theme Country' at New Year Celebration of APCC in USA
Feb 18, 2025, at 04:37 pm
India was showcased as the 'Theme Country' at the 27th New Year Celebration of Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) at Tacoma Dome in US city of Washington.
Thani visiting New Delhi: India, Qatar decide to elevate bond to 'Strategic Partnership' level
Feb 18, 2025, at 02:51 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi and visiting Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Tuesday when they decided to elevate the relationship between the two nations to the Strategic Partnership level.
Feb 18, 2025, at 02:01 pm
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India-Qatar future partnership will rest on the pillars of sustainability, technology and entrepreneurship and energy.
Not party's view: Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda's 'China is not India's enemy' remark
Feb 18, 2025, at 11:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress has distanced itself from its leader Sam Pitroda's controversial remark where he claimed China was not India's enemy inviting criticisms from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Indian Army to participate in sixth edition of joint military exercise with Japan
Feb 17, 2025, at 06:29 pm
The Indian Army will participate in the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian with Japan at Mount Fuji from February 25 to March 9.
Feb 17, 2025, at 02:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's adviser Sanjeev Sanyal has reacted to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s claim that the US funds were used by the Biden administration to improve the voter turnout in the Indian elections, media reports said.
'Stop assuming China is enemy': Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remark stirs row
Feb 17, 2025, at 01:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda has stirred a fresh row by suggesting that China should not be assumed as India's enemy even after a number of cross-border conflicts between the two countries.
US flight with 3rd batch of Indian deportees lands in Amritsar
Feb 16, 2025, at 11:30 pm
The US aircraft carrying the third batch of Indian immigrants landed in the north Indian city of Amritsar on Sunday.
Feb 16, 2025, at 08:20 pm
US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard recently met Indian PM Narendra Modi and said she felt honoured meeting him and looks forward to strengthen the US-India friendship.
Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to visit India tomorrow
Feb 16, 2025, at 06:59 pm
Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025.
Feb 16, 2025, at 01:02 pm
New Delhi/Washington DC/IBNS: Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the new US government has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant, initiated by former President Joe Biden's administration to influence "voter turnout in India."
Feb 15, 2025, at 08:55 pm
Munich (Germany): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday criticised the West for perceiving democracy as an exclusively Western trait.
India, Sri Lanka strengthen bond in critical minerals, mining
Feb 15, 2025, at 05:32 pm
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey held a productive meeting today with Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Sri Lanka, at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
India, Chad discuss deepening further bilateral ties in key areas
Feb 15, 2025, at 05:11 pm
Indian and Chad officials attended the Foreign Office Consultations in N’Djamena city on Thursday when they agreed to further deepen bilateral ties in key areas to enhance cooperation in the multilateral fora.
Second US plane with 119 Indian deportees to land in Punjab's Amritsar today
Feb 15, 2025, at 11:41 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Second plane from the United States carrying 119 Indian deportees will on Saturday land in Punjab's Amritsar in line with US President Donald Trump's crackdown on the illegal immigrants, media reports said.
Feb 14, 2025, at 05:58 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s ‘Act East’ policy and Thailand’s ‘Act West’ policy complement each other, promoting mutual progress and prosperity.
PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, calls her 'strong votary of India-US friendship'
Feb 13, 2025, at 10:39 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday began his US tour meeting Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard calling her a "strong votary" of the friendship between the two countries.