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India is also likely to press for gradual resumption of international travel, while maintaining health protocols, especially easing mobility of students, professionals, business travellers, family reunions and humanitarian cases. — AP/PTI

Stage set for Jaishankar, Blinken talks

The visit is likely to be watched closely by both China and India’s time-tested friend Russia

28 Jul 2021 10:30 AM

The AAP said Wednesday that the BJP and its government were more concerned about their image abroad than about children in India after the saffron party accused Mr Kejriwal of a serious violation of constitutional propriety. — PTI

Singapore summons Indian envoy

Singapore Government called in our High Commissioner today to convey strong objection to Delhi CM’s tweet on ‘Singapore variant’

20 May 2021 9:21 AM

The connectivity pact will also “promote fast and effective roll-out of 5G on the basis of global standards” and enhance cooperation through “submarine cables and satellite networks”. — PTI

After 8 years, India, EU to resume trade talks

A virtual summit between Modi and the heads of 27-member states of EU focused on cooperation in trade, investment and connectivity

09 May 2021 9:22 AM

Modi called for “concrete action at a high speed, on large scale, and with a global scope” to combat climate change, adding he and US President Joe Biden are launching the “India-US Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 partnership” to help “mobilise investments, demonstrate clean technologies, and enable green collaborations”. — Representational image/PTI

Modi calls for quick action to save world

Modi said that humanity is battling a pandemic and tht it is a timely reminder that the grave threat of climate change has not disappeared

23 Apr 2021 8:03 AM

File photo of USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53). — (Image: US Navy/Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)

US Navy challenges India’s excessive maritime claims at Lakshadweep islands

International law does not permit a nation to carry out military manoeuvres in the EEZ without the consent of the concerned coastal state

10 Apr 2021 8:57 AM

The Russian foreign minister said both his country and India had agreed to keep in close touch on the situation in the strife-torn nation, pointing to the contributions that neighbours and old powerful actors in the region can make in the Afghan peace process. — AP

Russia stresses on need for participation of Talibans in Afghanistan peace process

The exclusion of a group will not lead to implementation of peace agreement and that it is fraught with the risk of hostilities, says Lavrov

07 Apr 2021 2:22 AM

Sources said that the Indian role in the Quad vaccine initiative will “project and reinforce India’s credentials as a trusted, reliable manufacturer and supplier of quality vaccines”. (PTI file photo)

Prime Minister Modi to seek Quad funds for COVID-19 vaccine

Observers see the move as a major boost to India which has been playing a global leadership role in disbursing vaccines to needy countries

12 Mar 2021 1:53 AM

Quad members are uniquely positioned to help lead the world out of the deep crises that we’ve spoken about -- that includes Covid-19. — Twitter

US warns China ahead of Quad’s first leaders’ summit in virtual format

The common denominator in what we talked about China is that we will engage it from a position of strength

11 Mar 2021 9:03 AM

The four Quad nations “emphasised the commitment to upholding a rules-based international order underpinned by respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty. — ANI

US omits mention of China in its statement after Quad virtual meet

The US state department said the 4 ministers “discussed countering disinformation, counterterrorism, maritime security"

19 Feb 2021 8:38 AM

Amit Shah said said that no amount of propaganda can deter India’s unity or stop the country from attaining new heights. — PTI

Vested interest groups mobilising international support against farmers protest: MEA

New Delhi also said “Indian police forces have handled these protests with utmost restraint

04 Feb 2021 10:01 AM

India is not a member of the G-7 bloc that comprises seven countries -- Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain and the United States --termed as seven of the “largest” advanced economies in the world, but the G-7 host nation can invite other nations as guests to the summit. (Representative Photo:AFP)

‘World pharmacy’ India invited to UK’s G-7 meet

UK PM moves to ‘deepen expertise’ at elite summit

18 Jan 2021 4:13 AM

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during A.B. Vajpayee Memorial Lecture (Photo credit: Twitter)

Pokhran nuclear tests Vajpayee’s ‘most enduring contribution', says Jaishankar

There is no question that he was the transformational leader when it came to Indian foreign policy, Jaishankar pointed out

26 Dec 2020 12:30 AM

The award was received on the PM’s behalf by India’s ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

Trump presents Legion of Merit on Narendra Modi

Mr Modi was conferred the award for his “steadfast leadership and vision for India’s emergence as a global power

23 Dec 2020 8:11 AM

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. (AP)

West trying to engage India in 'anti-China games': Russia

Observers point out that the remarks highlight Russia’s unease with India’s growing proximity and strong strategic ties with the US

10 Dec 2020 10:22 AM

US president Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden

With Joe Biden likely to be next US president, India adopts wait and watch approach

Both Biden and Democrat vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris are known to be strong advocates of human rights

06 Nov 2020 1:47 AM

India protests as Saudi currency excludes J&K, Ladakh from India’s map

The new banknote, reportedly a 20 Riyal one, apparently show the two UTs as a separate territory

30 Oct 2020 11:47 AM

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, speaks with Secretary of Defence Mark Esper seated beside him during a joint press conference with their Indian counterparts at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. In talks on Tuesday with their Indian counterparts, Pompeo and Esper are to sign an agreement expanding military satellite information sharing and highlight strategic cooperation between Washington and New Delhi with an eye toward countering China. (AP)

Furious China asks US to stop 'meddling, repeating old lies'

China accused US of ‘violating the norms of international relations, and instigating’ other countries in the region against it

29 Oct 2020 10:30 AM

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar after attending a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India. (AP)

With eye on China, India-US deepen defence ties

Pompeo said the US 'stands with India to deal with any threat' and expressed support for India's efforts to 'defend its sovereignty'

28 Oct 2020 11:39 AM

Pakistan hasn't taken action against terror, can't escape FATF grey list: India

India also said Pakistani forces have carried out more than 3800 unprovoked ceasefire violations (CFVs) this year

22 Oct 2020 11:33 PM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defence Secretary Mark Esper and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in an earlier meeting.

India-US 2+2 talks: Esper, Pompeo to also meet NSA Ajit Doval and PM Modi

United States Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark T Esper will visit New Delhi on October 26 and 27

22 Oct 2020 10:19 PM

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