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President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea touched down in New Delhi on April 19 for a pivotal state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This maiden trip post his June 2025...
With Min Aung Hlaing at the helm, Myanmar's new administration faces a clear directive: prioritize 'give-and-take' diplomacy with India, especially by broadening the rupee-kyat trading framework....
With President Min Aung Hlaing at the helm, Myanmar stands at a pivotal juncture to elevate ties with India through a transactional spirit, particularly by broadening the rupee-kyat trading...
Germany is pivoting toward India as global uncertainties intensify, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailing it as a cornerstone 'preferred partner.' This shift addresses supply chain fragilities and...
Former senior National Security Council director Lisa Curtis told IANS that Marco Rubio’s India visit applied a short-term bandage to the strains that built up between the United States and India...
In a pointed address to his cabinet, President Trump portrayed the current U.S.-China relationship as markedly improved and more equitable than at any point in recent decades. He credited tough...
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...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio used his New Delhi visit to underline that deepening ties with India remain a cornerstone of American foreign policy under the second Trump administration....
In a significant diplomatic development, India’s top diplomat S. Jaishankar welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to New Delhi on Sunday for in-depth consultations on emerging technologies,...
In a tense Capitol Hill hearing, senior U.S. Army officers described how lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East are reshaping training and procurement. Secretary Driscoll explained that today’s...
In a high-stakes Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, China's military buildup and its deepening alliances with rogue states like Russia, Iran, and North Korea emerged as the overriding concern...
Admiral Samuel Paparo, commanding the US Indo-Pacific Command, has placed India at the forefront of America's blueprint to check China's ambitions. Speaking to Congress this week, he underscored the...
In a clear demonstration of strategic synergy, India and Japan have pledged to intensify defense collaboration while championing a free and open Indo-Pacific. The pledge emerged from the 8th...
Washington DC witnessed a key diplomatic gesture as Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra welcomed Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi to India House on Wednesday, setting the stage for his upcoming...
In a display of deepening camaraderie, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's state visit to India has unlocked ambitious collaborative frontiers. Arriving Sunday under PM Narendra Modi's invitation,...
US Ambassador Sergio Gor's recent remarks signal a new era of collaboration between India and the United States, particularly in civil nuclear energy and beyond. During Indian Foreign Secretary...
In a significant step towards enhanced bilateral synergy, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri convened to advance India-US energy collaboration. The April 10...
In a series of strategic dialogues, India and the US are forging ahead on trade, defense, and technology fronts during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's recent Washington visit. The three-day trip...
A high-stakes diplomatic itinerary unfolds as US Special Envoy Sergio Gor heads to Sri Lanka and Maldives between March 19 and 24. Dual-hatted as Ambassador to India, Gor's mission zeroes in on...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's Brussels visit has injected fresh momentum into India-EU relations. On Monday, during his two-day trip, he convened with EU foreign ministers in a crucial...
The curtain fell on the 11th edition of Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi today, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stealing the show through his insights on India's strategic positioning...
In a significant diplomatic move, US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau begins his four-day India sojourn today, headlining the US presence at the 2026 Raisina Dialogue. This visit highlights the...
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...
A series of pivotal engagements this week in the US between Indian envoys and senior officials are paving the way for expanded collaboration across states and industries. From dinners with governors...
In a candid interview, Atman Trivedi, a seasoned expert with deep roots in US-India commerce policy, describes the fresh India-US trade framework as a game-changer. Once a senior director at the US...
In a gesture of solidarity, President Emmanuel Macron of France began his official India trip by paying respects to the martyrs of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Accompanied by his wife Brigitte, the...
Washington is ramping up its Indo-Pacific strategy as two influential senators press for a Quad summit before President Trump's pivotal April sit-down with Xi Jinping. In a direct appeal to Marco...
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed as the 'Mother of All Deals,' emerges as a defining moment in global trade dynamics. As protectionism rises with border threats and high tariffs...
In a strong endorsement of its strategic vision, the United States has declared India the bedrock of South Asia and the western Indo-Pacific region. Delivering prepared remarks to a U.S. House...
In a candid conversation, Australia's top diplomat in India, High Commissioner Philip Green, outlined the robust strategic convergence between New Delhi and Canberra against a backdrop of...
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,...
In a significant step forward for bilateral diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar convened with newly appointed US Ambassador Sergio Gor in New Delhi. Just days after their first...
At the 16th India-EU Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined forces with EU heavyweights Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen to supercharge bilateral ties. Anchored in core...
In a significant diplomatic milestone, the 16th EU-India Summit kicks off in New Delhi on January 27, hosted by PM Narendra Modi. European heavyweights Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen lead the...
In a series of strategic huddles underscoring the unbreakable India-US bond, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar kicked off the week with back-to-back engagements with top American officials. The...
Travel dreams just got a major upgrade for Indians. A valid Japanese visa now unlocks doors to eight destinations across continents, a direct outcome of robust diplomatic engagements between New...
The United States has officially appointed Brent Christensen as its Ambassador to Bangladesh, with the veteran diplomat swearing in during a formal Washington ceremony. Deputy Secretary Michael R....
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has arrived in New Delhi for a crucial official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and advancing Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy. During her stay,...
A bipartisan coalition of US lawmakers has penned a letter to President Donald Trump, calling for urgent action to mend the increasingly strained relationship with India. The missive highlights that...
The story of India and Fiji begins with the Girmitiya laborers who journeyed from Indian ports to Fiji's sugarcane fields between 1879 and 1916. Under the indentured system during British rule, these...