diplomacy

April 10, New Delhi: The ongoing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, backed by Iran, is putting a fragile truce reached between the United States and Iran to the test.Air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Friday, including in Tel Aviv and the southern coastal city of Ashdod, following...

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated today that Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to remain a reliable energy supplier to India. Mr. Puri made this statement after holding discussions with the Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the President and CEO of...

April 10, New Delhi: India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is on a visit to Washington, D.C. to further discussions on strengthening India-United States bilateral ties.During the visit, Secretary Misri met US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker at the State...

April 10, New Delhi: Uncertainty has surrounded the planned talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, with no announcements yet regarding the arrival of negotiators. Both sides are accusing each other of failing to properly implement a fragile ceasefire.US President Donald Trump...

Washington, April 10 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held productive discussions with senior White House officials and the National Security Council leadership on issues of mutual strategic interest and recent developments in West Asia, the Indian embassy here said on Friday.Misri’s meetings at...

April 10, New Delhi: India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, is currently on a visit to Mauritius, where he will attend the 9th Indian Ocean Conference.During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar met with Mauritian President Dharambeer Gokhool, conveying warm greetings from President...

April 10, New Delhi: Qatar reaffirmed its commitment as a reliable energy supplier to India on Friday, pledging to deepen cooperation.This was stated during a meeting between India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs and...

April 10, New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed on Friday that LPG distributors have sufficient stock, with no shortages reported.This was stated at the government’s high-level inter-ministerial briefing, which assesses the country’s readiness amid the ongoing West...

New Delhi, April 10 Seasoned diplomat Pranay Verma, who is currently serving as India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, was appointed as New Delhi's next ambassador to Belgium and the European Union (EU) on Friday.His appointment to Brussels came weeks after India and the EU finalized an...

Washington, April 10 – US Vice President J.D. Vance departed for Pakistan on Friday to hold talks with Iranian officials, saying Washington is ready to "extend an open hand" if Tehran negotiates in good faith, while warning against attempts to "play" the United States."We are looking forward...

New York, April 10 The White House was “directly involved” in shaping a social media post by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in which he “earnestly” requested US President Donald Trump to extend the April 7 deadline for Iran by two weeks, according to a media report.The New York Times...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from various countries on the sidelines of the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Port Louis, Mauritius, today. Dr. Jaishankar met with Mauritius President, Dharambeer Gokhool. In a social media post, Dr...

London, April 10 – UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reiterated on Friday Britain's call for freedom of navigation, making it clear that the Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened, without restrictions or tolls."In my speech at Mansion House, I made it clear: the Strait of Hormuz must be...

New Delhi, April 10 Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday emphasized the need for stronger coordination in combating drug-related terrorism, stating that it is a core issue in security, as well as economic and governance challenges.Addressing the 'International Conference...

Srinagar, April 10 – Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief priest of Kashmir and Chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, on Friday, advocated for diplomacy in the Middle East peace process and called for a resolution based on justice.Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama...

New Delhi, April 10 Qatar will remain a "reliable energy supplier" to India, its Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said during talks with Indian Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Doha, as both sides called for stability in global markets amid ongoing West Asia tensions.Puri, on a two-day...

Port Louis, April 10 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool on Friday, conveying greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.EAM Jaishankar noted that the conversation reflected the warmth of the friendship...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, today. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that both sides discussed developments in West Asia, including international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The...

Port Louis, April 10 External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, held a telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday, discussing developments in West Asia, including international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Following their conversation, EAM...

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri discussed cooperation in combating terrorism, organized crime, and narcotics during a meeting with the Director of the US security agency, FBI, Kash Patel, in Washington yesterday. The Indian Embassy in the US announced this via a social media post.Mr. Misri is...