diplomatic relations

March 16, Dhaka — The ongoing conflict in West Asia has significantly disrupted air travel between Bangladesh and the Gulf region, leaving thousands of migrant workers stranded and raising concerns about preparedness to handle the crisis.Officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport said...

Ottawa/New Delhi, March 13 As Canada recalibrates its diplomacy in Asia, India is emerging as the country with which Ottawa seeks to build a long-term strategic partnership.Amid efforts to reset the India-Canada relationship, the phrase “building a new normal” reflects the situation more...

Bengaluru, March 13: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Friday that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or cooking gas in the country and accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of misleading the public by spreading confusion about...

Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, stated today that India could soon secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Ambassador Fathali said that India is a friend to Iran. Regarding whether Iran would allow Indian ships to pass, Mr. Fathali...

Islamabad, March 11 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for a brief official visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, as Pakistan's role came under scrutiny due to its defense agreement with the kingdom.The two countries signed a mutual defense pact in September last year, committing to defend each...

Thrissur (Kerala), March 12 Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, said on Thursday that efforts are underway to control the LPG crisis, and that opportunities are opening for India to secure additional supplies.Speaking to reporters here, he said Union Minister...

March 11, New Delhi – The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its 12th day, with U.S. and Israeli forces carrying out what officials described as the most intense strikes yet on Iranian targets.Fresh Israeli attacks targeted Beirut's southern suburbs and southern...

Singapore, March 10 The Indian High Commission in Singapore is joining the International Women's Day observance by screening "Raazi," starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, on March 15 as part of an extended annual Indian Film Festival.Additional screenings of Mani Ratnam's "Roja" and...

Washington, March 10 – The United States has designated Afghanistan as a "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention," with Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the Taliban of detaining Americans and other foreign nationals to extract concessions.Announcing the move, Rubio said that Washington...

Tehran, March 8 – On Sunday, Iran declared that its right to self-defense would continue until what it described as "aggression" by the United States and Israel comes to an end, or until the United Nations Security Council identifies and names the "aggressors" under Article 39 of the UN Charter...

Nagpur, March 8 The Maharashtra State Minorities Commission has appealed for consular assistance for a doctor and a businessman from Nagpur who are being held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, where they were performing Umrah.Following information from the families of the two individuals, Maharashtra...

New Delhi, March 6 Opposition parties on Friday accused the government of ceding diplomatic space after the US announced a temporary waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, a move that the ruling BJP hailed as a success of "strategic oil diplomacy" under Prime Minister Narendra...

Washington, March 6 – The US State Department announced that the United States and Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations.Venezuela severed diplomatic ties with the United States in January 2019 due to the latter's continued interference in Venezuela's internal...

March 5, New Delhi: Finnish President Alexander Stubb is meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in the national capital.The two sides are engaged in discussions to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas. They are also expected to exchange views on...

New Delhi, March 4 – Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the 11th Raisina Dialogue.Welcoming Borg to India, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal, in a post on X...

New Delhi, March 2 – The Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Sunjay Sudhir, issued a message to the Indian community in the UAE on Monday, assuring them of the government’s commitment to their safety and well-being during the “unprecedented times” of the past 48 hours.In his...

New Delhi, March 2 India categorically rejected allegations of its involvement in transnational violence or organized crime in Canada on Monday, following a recent media report in that country attempting to link Indian officials to the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.Canadian...

New Delhi, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that the friendship between India and Canada has gained new energy, mutual trust, and positivity since his first meeting with Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, last year."India is delighted to welcome Prime Minister Carney on...

New Delhi, March 2 India reiterated its commitment to the judicial process on Monday, dismissing claims of any involvement in transnational organized crime as "baseless, politically motivated, and unsupported by credible evidence despite repeated requests."Speaking at a special briefing on...

New Delhi, March 2 – Showcasing India's vibrant knowledge ecosystem, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, on Monday, called upon envoys from over 50 countries to collaborate with the country's innovation-driven and multidisciplinary education system.Speaking at the Study in India...