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Upon arriving in Tokyo, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the historic Asakusa Temple. This temple, Tokyo's oldest and most revered, is a symbol of peace and strength. The Chief Minister offered...
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...
At the latest round of Quad foreign ministers’ talks held in the Indian capital, New Delhi made a strong pitch for safeguarding an open and stable Indo-Pacific. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar...
India is on the cusp of a significant strategic advancement with the impending commissioning of its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman. Navy Chief...
India is rapidly solidifying its position as a global strategic heavyweight, with its influence extending far beyond traditional battlegrounds. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan recently...
A retired National Maritime Security Coordinator has emphasized the urgent need for a united, multinational approach to address escalating maritime security challenges. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific...
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a two-day visit to Australia, commencing Thursday. The primary focus of the visit will be to strengthen bilateral defense and strategic ties, with...
The 2+2 Intersectional Dialogue between India and the United States convened to advance strategic relations. Senior officials from both nations participated in the meeting, agreeing to deepen...
During a discussion concerning the imposition of 50% tariffs by the United States on Indian goods, Fiji's Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, shared a significant statement. He recounted informing Prime...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the strong bond between India and the Philippines, characterizing the two nations as "friends by choice and partners by destiny." Addressing a joint press...
During the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in Washington, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the South China Sea as a major concern for the member nations. The United States, India,...
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...
At their New Delhi meeting, Quad foreign ministers issued a joint call for relentless international action against terrorism and organized crime. They denounced every manifestation of terror and...
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...
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told fellow Quad ministers that the New Delhi meeting conveys a powerful commitment to practical cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. In his opening remarks, Motegi...
At Tuesday’s Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the four-nation bloc is rapidly becoming an action-oriented alliance rather than a forum...
In a pre-Quad diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to New Delhi on Monday. The meeting served as a strategic prelude to...
In a detailed readout following talks with visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar laid out India’s five guiding principles on Sunday. The agenda places...
After starting his India tour in Kolkata, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has now arrived in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed him on social media, noting that the visit aims 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...
The United Nations General Assembly's President, Annalena Baerbock, will arrive in India next week for an official engagement, as confirmed by spokesperson La Nees Collins. This trip, at the...
In a significant move to counter global energy uncertainties, India and South Korea have issued a joint declaration enhancing their strategic energy cooperation. Unveiled on Monday, the statement...
A high-stakes dialogue in Washington between US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has laid the groundwork for enhanced US-India economic synergy, with artificial...
At the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar celebrated the transformation of India-Japan relations into a comprehensive strategic alliance. Speaking to...
As President Vladimir Putin prepares for his visit to New Delhi, Russia has publicly conveyed its readiness to elevate its relationship with India to unprecedented levels. Moscow's spokesperson,...
Ahead of President Vladimir Putin's significant visit to New Delhi, Russia has strategically laid out its willingness to deepen bilateral relations, placing the onus on India to reciprocate. Moscow...
Former President Donald Trump has issued a veiled warning to Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding any potential aggression towards Taiwan. During an interview, Trump suggested that China...
China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal signals a dangerous new era, with experts warning of potential "nuclear blackmail" aimed at deterring international challenges to its territorial...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to deliver India's address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday. This marks his role as the primary...
INS Kadmatt, a vessel of the Indian Navy, led the mobile fleet review during Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations. The indigenously designed anti-submarine warfare ship served as a...
Tensions have escalated in the relationship between the United States and India due to the imposition of significant tariffs on Indian imports by President Donald Trump. However, former senior...
A new battle is underway, both beneath the waves and above the surface. China's rapidly expanding navy is challenging the United States, which has been the dominant maritime power for decades. This...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine's Independence Day. Zelenskyy, in return, expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for the warm wishes....
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed his well wishes to India on its 79th Independence Day, emphasizing the strong partnership between the two nations and their shared commitment to a free and...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with a delegation of special envoys from the Republic of Korea (RoK) on Thursday, led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum. The meeting...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions on Thursday with a delegation of special envoys from the Republic of Korea (RoK), led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum. The meeting...
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...
During a Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in the US, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the need for the world to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. He stated...
During a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized India's crucial role as a strategic ally in the Indo-Pacific region. She also highlighted the strong rapport...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to the United States from June 30 to July 2 to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM) and inaugurate an exhibition on terrorism...
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence (MND) announced the detection of 29 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating near...
Admiral Stephen Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, has warned that China's assertive actions and unlawful claims in the Indo-Pacific region jeopardize regional stability, particularly...
Admiral Stephen Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, has warned of the potential risks to regional peace and stability posed by China's illegal claims and aggressive behavior in the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. This marked the first in-person encounter between the two leaders following...
During the G7 Summit held in Alberta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney convened to address the diplomatic rift triggered by the 2023 killing of Khalistani...