diplomatic relations

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...

New Delhi, March 2 – India and Canada on Monday sealed key agreements on the supply of uranium and critical minerals, and vowed to soon conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney finalizing a new framework...

Bengaluru, March 2 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that he is closely monitoring the evolving situation in parts of the Middle East following the recent escalation of tensions, and assured that the safety and well-being of Kannadigas abroad remains top priority.In a post...

New Delhi, March 2 Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended flight operations following the closure of Qatari airspace amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.In a statement posted on X, the airline said: "Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of...

New Delhi, March 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, are scheduled to present a comprehensive framework on Monday to deepen India-Canada ties in areas such as trade, energy, and critical technology, amid growing geopolitical instability.The two prime...

New Delhi, March 1 Opposition parties on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel strikes and questioned the Centre's "silence", with the Congress saying that it shows the Modi government's "abdication of moral leadership".Opposition leaders...

Washington, February 28 – President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes in Iran has sparked intense political debate in the US. Senior Democrats have called the action unauthorized and reckless, while Republican lawmakers defend it as decisive and necessary.Lawmakers have...

Ottawa, February 28 – The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF), which represents Hindu Canadians and allied multicultural communities across Canada, has expressed grave concern over the persistent harassment and intimidation directed at the Hindu community, temples, and Indian diplomatic officials in...

New Delhi, February 28 The Congress on Saturday condemned the attacks launched on Iran by the US and Israel, and called upon the Indian government to help bring the hostilities to an end and ensure the safety of all Indians in the Middle East.The opposition party expressed concern over the...