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New Delhi, March 20 – Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran, held a meeting with a Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, KHY Sovanratana, in New Delhi on Friday, discussing expanding cooperation...

Washington, March 20 – US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded a day of meetings at the White House with a carefully staged display of warmth, personal praise, and allied purpose, using a bilateral visit shadowed by war in the Middle East to underscore the...

Washington, March 19 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told President Donald Trump on Thursday that she believed he alone could deliver peace in a world facing a severe security crisis, as the two leaders met at the White House against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East and...

Beijing, March 19 A senior official from Shaoxing in China's eastern Zhejiang province visited the Indian Consulate in Shanghai on Thursday and discussed trade, connectivity, and tourism with Consul General Pratik Mathur.Ding Qijie, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shaoxing...

Colombo, March 19 – India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met Sri Lanka's Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K D Lal Kantha, on Thursday, discussing opportunities for collaboration to increase, particularly the use of cost-effective technology, to boost...

New Delhi, March 19 – Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has addressed the ongoing crisis in West Asia, offering a nuanced defense of India's diplomatic restraint and countering critics who have accused the government of failing to uphold moral principles in its approach to the US-Israeli war against...

Shimla, March 18 Universities play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation and should focus on nurturing responsible, skilled, and socially aware citizens, said Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday.He was interacting with the Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh...

Lucknow, March 18 Canada's High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in technology, investment, and skill development, according to an official statement.During the meeting, both...

New Delhi, March 18 The prices of dried fruits in the national capital have risen by up to 50 per cent amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted the supply of several items, including medicinal herbs, traders said on Wednesday.Rajiv Bhatia, president of the Khari Baoli Market...

New Delhi, March 18 Historian William Dalrymple has been awarded the 2026 Mark Lynton History Prize for his book "The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World" for combining "literary grace, commitment to serious research, and social concern".The Mark Lynton History Prize is an...

New Delhi, March 18 The industry body, FFFAI, has sought government intervention to resolve issues arising after shipping lines' decision to impose war risk surcharges on shipments in the wake of the West Asia crisis.Shipping lines have started levying war risk surcharges (WRS) on cargo moving...

New Delhi, March 17 The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday dismissed reports suggesting that Iran is seeking the release of three oil tankers seized by India in return for ensuring safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, saying there has been "no discussion" of...

Chennai, March 17 – Director Bharat Krishnamachari, whose highly anticipated pan-Indian historical film 'Swayambhu' is set to release this summer, has revealed that the film's story is set in a period that just precedes what is considered India's golden era.Bharat Krishnamachari says, "India...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the Indian economy remains strong despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today, Mr. Goyal added that there is growing enthusiasm worldwide to strengthen...

Brussels, March 16 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met top European Union leadership and foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, discussing the implementation of recent India-EU agreements and key global issues.Jaishankar, who was on a two-day visit to the capital of Belgium, held...

New Delhi, March 16 The government on Monday dismissed reports that Tehran is seeking the release of three oil tankers seized by India in exchange for ensuring safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.Top sources in the government said the report was baseless...

New Delhi, March 16 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his counterparts from the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) in Brussels, focusing on global flashpoints in Ukraine and West Asia, as well as ways to deepen India's relations with Europe.Jaishankar is on a two-day...

Brussels, March 16 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with top European Union leadership and foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, discussing the implementation of recent India-EU agreements and key global issues.Jaishankar, who was on a two-day visit to the capital of Belgium...

New Delhi, March 16 Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha on Monday criticised the government over its handling of the West Asia crisis, warning of severe repercussions for India’s trade, employment, energy security, and rural economy.Participating in a debate over the Appropriation Bill...

New Delhi, March 12 – Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Ambassadors from Nordic countries discussed ways to strengthen ties, including focusing on sectors like trade and investment, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum, renewable...