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Amid escalating US-Iran frictions, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for unified action with India to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to the Times of India in a written...
In a strategic push towards mineral self-sufficiency, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy initiated the second round of exploration license auctions for mineral blocks. Held in New Delhi, the event...
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to discuss the rapidly expanding India-Australia relationship. The conversation...
Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent two-day visit to New Delhi concluded with a powerful declaration of enduring India-Russia friendship, amidst mounting global scrutiny over the ongoing...
In a significant boost to bilateral tech ties, India formally entered the Pax Silica framework on Friday. Launched by the US to secure semiconductor production and high-tech supply lines, the...
In a landscape marked by international volatility, India's upcoming Union Budget for 2026 signals a strategic pivot toward defense capabilities, critical minerals extraction, energy sector...
Just half a year into his posting, US Ambassador Sergio Gor has become the driving force behind an accelerated India-US agenda. From steering initial trade negotiations to championing defense...
In a clear signal of strategic unity, Quad foreign ministers agreed to strongly oppose any attempt to change the status quo by force or pressure. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told...
The Quad foreign ministers meeting concluded in New Delhi with strong endorsements from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who called it both successful and highly useful. Ambassador Sergio Gor...
Australia's top diplomat Penny Wong used the Quad foreign ministers' gathering in New Delhi to reaffirm Canberra's commitment to a stronger, results-driven Quad. She argued that only a united and...
The Indian capital today becomes the focal point for Quad diplomacy as foreign ministers from four major democracies gather to chart the group’s next phase of cooperation. The meeting is expected to...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has embarked on a crucial five-day diplomatic mission, touching down in Vietnam's Hanoi before heading to Australia. The tour, launched Friday, focuses on...
Tensions flared in the US House as lawmakers dissected America's vulnerability to China's control over critical minerals essential for tech and defense. The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing...
As global energy markets tremble under the shadow of Middle East tensions, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has extended a firm hand to India for collaborative action. Speaking exclusively to the...
A potential visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India next month emerged from his upbeat meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at the White House. The April 10 discussions...
Beijing's top envoy at the UN, Fu Cong, delivered a firm message on resource governance during a high-stakes Security Council session focused on energy security and critical minerals. On March 5, he...
With West Asia on edge, the United States is doubling down on its alliance with India. Two high-ranking diplomats are dispatched to New Delhi this week, reflecting urgent diplomatic maneuvering in a...
In a bold move to challenge China's stranglehold on vital technologies, the United States has enlisted India as a pivotal ally in securing supply chains for AI, semiconductors, and rare earth...
In a high-stakes summit in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi and President Lula da Silva of Brazil charted a bold roadmap for partnership. Their February 21 bilateral huddle yielded concrete agreements...
In a significant boost to India-Bolivia relations, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar—no, wait, C.P. Radhakrishnan—met with his Bolivian counterpart, Captain Edmundo Lara Montano, during the India AI...
India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar's recent US visit has injected fresh energy into the bilateral relationship, with Washington signaling its eagerness to expand ties. US Ambassador Sergio Gor...
In a strategic pivot for global tech and energy security, a top US economic official has confirmed India's eagerly awaited entry into the PAX Silica initiative. Jacob Helberg, Assistant Secretary,...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sounded the alarm Wednesday on the global supply chain for essential minerals, which he described as dangerously reliant on one dominant player—China—posing severe...
Washington witnessed a landmark push for critical minerals security on February 4, as India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar voiced robust support for international collaboration to derisk supply...
In a move that highlights the burgeoning India-US partnership, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar landed in New York to kick off a packed three-day trip to America. The centerpiece of his visit is a...
The ink barely dry on India's free trade agreement with the European Union, and already it's rippling through global trade dynamics—most notably pressuring the United States to clinch its own deal...
In a pivotal trade concession, the United States will eliminate a 25% tariff imposed on India over its Russian crude oil purchases, after India agreed to stop buying from Russia. White House...
In a boost to bilateral energy cooperation, Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson met with Indian heavyweights HD Kumaraswamy and Piyush Goyal during his visit to New Delhi for India Energy Week (IEW)...
President Donald Trump has asserted that his administration has successfully resolved eight conflicts around the globe, highlighting a recent peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda, which he stated...
China has tightened its grip on vital rare earth exports, issuing new regulations that could significantly disrupt global technology supply chains. The Ministry of Commerce's "Announcement No. 62 of...
President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions by announcing a potential 155% tariff on Chinese goods, slated to take effect November 1st if a trade deal isn't reached. Speaking from the White...
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Namibia, India is looking to import uranium from the African nation, according to High Commissioner Rahul Shrivastava. He highlighted India's interest...
The Quad, comprising the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, issued a joint statement strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025. The statement...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that India is actively communicating with China to address supply chain disruptions related to rare earth materials. During a recent weekly...