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Kabir Bedi feted with Italy’s highest civilian honour
Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Veteran actor Kabir Bedi was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Merito della Repubblica Italiana), the highest Italian civilian award.
2023-12-11
Category: Cinema/Showbiz/Diplomacy/Entertainment,
Kangana meets Israel's ambassador Naor Gilon amid war against Hamas: 'Our hearts are bleeding too'
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut met Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon, here, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. She expressed hope that the country will be victorious in this war against terrorism.
2023-10-25
Category: Bollywood/Cinema/Diplomacy/Entertainment/National,
Sudan fighting triggers increase of diseases once under control: UN
United Nations, July 28 (IANS) UN humanitarians have warned that because fighting in Sudan disrupts public health operations, diseases that had been under control before the conflict erupted are now increasing.
2023-07-28
Category: International/Politics/Health/Diplomacy/Crime/Security,
Norwegian Ambassador to India calls 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway' 'incorrectly depicted'
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) The Norwegian Ambassador to India, Hans Jacob Frydenlund, has objected to the representation of his country's child welfare policies in the recently released film 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway'.
2023-03-17
Category: India, Maharashtra,Cinema/Showbiz,Diplomacy,Bollywood
Kuwaiti FM extends suggestions to Lebanese Prez on rebuilding trust
Beirut, Jan 24 (IANS) Visiting Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah has said that his country has made suggestions to Lebanese President Michel Aoun on how Lebanon might rebuild confidence with the Gulf states.
2022-01-24
Category: International, Lebanon,Diplomacy,Politics
TDW intervenes to reduce countervailing duties on Indian exports
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) A Countervailing Duty (CVD) administrative review conducted by the US for 2019 against export of polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip from India led to a preliminary duty of 2.82 per cent imposed as against 11.67 per cent in 2018, and a CVD investigation by the European Commission against export of stainless-steel cold rolled products resulted in imposition of duty margin as low as 0.45 per cent.
2022-01-24
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Diplomacy
Afghan delegation visits Norway for talks: Spokesman
Kabul, Jan 23 (IANS) A delegation of Afghanistan's caretaker government left for Norway to hold talks on different issues, a Spokesman of the Foreign Ministry said.
2022-01-23
Category: International, Israel,Diplomacy,Politics
Chinese PLA says located missing Arunachal boy, Indian Army verifying
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) An Indian boy, who crossed over the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh and went missing, has been located, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) said on Sunday.
2022-01-23
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Diplomacy
India-Russia ties in times of tectonic geopolitical flux
"If you ask anyone in India who is our country's greatest friend, every person, every child knows that it is Russia." These were the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Vladimir Putin during their maiden meeting at the BRICS Summit in Brazil in July 2014.
2022-01-23
Category: India, Tamil Nadu,National,Diplomacy,Opinion/Commentary
WEF 'Davos Agenda' closed with world leaders' global economic concerns
New Delhi/Geneva, Jan 22 (IANS) The week-long meeting convened leaders on "The State Of The World" -- the Davos Agenda -- closed on Friday with headline-making dialogues by Heads of state and governments, international organisations, business and civil society.
2022-01-22
Category: International, India,Diplomacy,Politics,Immigration/Law/Rights
Iran, Russia aims to further promote nuclear cooperation
Tehran, Jan 22 (IANS) Iran and Russia have discussed ways to further promote cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, including the construction of new units at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran's atomic energy agency has revealed.
2022-01-22
Category: International, Turkey,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Politics
No breakthrough at Blinken-Lavrov meeting in Geneva
Geneva, Jan 22 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken described their 90-minute meeting in Geneva as "useful" but "no breakthroughs".
2022-01-22
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Diplomacy,Politics
IMF, ECB leaders voice concern over volatile global economic outlook at WEF meeting
Geneva, Jan 22 (IANS) On the last day of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) "Davos Agenda 2022" virtual event, the leaders of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Central Bank (ECB) discussed the future of the global economy and called for urgent policy actions to ensure an equitable recovery.
2022-01-22
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Diplomacy,Politics
France, Germany to support joint 5G projects
Berlin, Jan 22 (IANS) France and Germany would support four projects on 5G applications for private networks with a total of 17.7 million euros ($20.1 million), the countries' Ministries of Economic Affairs has said.
2022-01-22
Category: International, Germany,Diplomacy,Politics,Technology
US, Japan to boost economic cooperation with new ministerial-level dialogue
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have agreed to boost cooperation on economic and trade issues with the set-up of a new ministerial-level dialogue.
2022-01-22
Category: International, United States,Diplomacy,Politics
UN Chief calls for US-China negotiation over trade, technology
United Nations (New York), Jan 22 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for dialogue and negotiation between the US and China over trade and technology to avoid the polarisation of the world market and economy.
2022-01-22
Category: International, United States,Diplomacy,Politics,Technology
Erdogan says Turkey ready to mediate between Russia, Ukraine for regional peace
Istanbul, Jan 22 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that his country is ready to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia to sustain peace in the region.
2022-01-22
Category: International, Turkey,Diplomacy,Politics
From West Asia, Afghanistan to Indo-Pacific, India discusses regional geopolitics with Kuwait
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India on Saturday had a detailed discussion with Kuwait on a range of regional issues, from West Asian political turmoil to the new political and administrative situation in Afghanistan to the geo-politics of the Indo-Pacific region.
2022-01-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Politics
Experts from India, US discuss combating climate change though CCUS
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Experts from India and the US on Saturday discussed various technologies to tackle climate change through Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS), saying they clearly align with five of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely, climate action; clean energy; industry, innovation, and infrastructure; responsible consumption and production; and partnerships to achieve the goals.
2022-01-22
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Environment/Wildlife
India, Sri Lanka extend S&T cooperation for next three years
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) With focus on new areas such as waste-water technologies, biotech, sustainable agriculture, aerospace engineering, robotics, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, as well as industrial collaborations, India and Sri Lanka on Thursday extended the existing science and technology cooperation for three more years.
2022-01-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Politics,Science/Tech
Iran seeks 'maximum interaction' with all countries: President
Tehran, Jan 21 (IANS) Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that his country seeks "maximum interaction" with all countries, especially its neighbours and allies.
2022-01-21
Category: International, Turkey,Diplomacy,Politics
Iran, China and Russia hold joint naval drill in Indian Ocean
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Iran, China and Russia have launched a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean, with the aim of boosting marine security, the Daily Mail reported.
2022-01-21
Category: International, India,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
I&B Ministry blocks 35 Pak-based YouTube channels for anti-India propaganda
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has ordered the blocking of 35 YouTube news channels operated from Pakistan along with two websites for their involvement in spreading anti-India fake news in a coordinated manner on digital media platforms.
2022-01-21
Category: India, Delhi,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Diplomacy,Politics
Jaishankar orders envoys to US, Canada to respond to death of 4 Indians being smuggled
New York, Jan 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday instructed Indian envoys to Canada and the US, Ajay Bisaria and Taranjit Singh Sandhu, "to urgently respond to the situation" where four Indian nationals including an infant have lost their lives of the US-Canada border.
2022-01-21
Category: International, United States,Diaspora,Diplomacy,Immigration/Law/Rights
Jaishankar gets envoys to US, Canada cracking on death of 4 Indians being smuggled
New York, Jan 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday instructed Indian envoys to Canada and the US, Ajay Bisaria and Taranjit Singh Sandhu, "to urgently respond to the situation" where four Indian nationals including an infant have lost their lives at the US-Canada border.
2022-01-21
Category: International, United States,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Diaspora,Diplomacy,Immigration/Law/Rights
SL govt criticises Tamil parties' intervention request to Indian PM
Colombo, Jan 20 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government on Wednesday criticised minority Tamil parties for writing to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking Indian intervention to implement 13th Amendment and find a lasting solution to the long-standing Tamil issues.
2022-01-20
Category: International, Sri Lanka,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
Putin, Raisi discuss economic cooperation, int'l issues in Moscow
Moscow, Jan 20 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the development of bilateral economic relations and international cooperation with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow.
2022-01-20
Category: International, Russian Federation,Diplomacy,Politics
Indian Army contacts Chinese PLA, seeks return of abducted Arunachal youth
Itanagar, Jan 20 (IANS) The Indian Army through hotline has contacted the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and sought return of abducted Arunachal Pradesh teenager Miram Taron, defence sources said on Thursday.
2022-01-20
Category: India, Arunachal Pradesh,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Defence/Security
Turkey, Serbia agree to bring 3 ethnic leaders together to solve Bosnian crisis
Ankara, Jan 19 (IANS) Turkey and Serbia have agreed to bring together leaders of Bosnians, Croats, and Serbs in a bid to solve the crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.
2022-01-19
Category: International, Turkey,Diplomacy,Politics
HAL signs contract for export of ALH to Mauritius
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) In line with the governments vision to boost defence exports to friendly foreign countries, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a contract with the government of Mauritius for export of an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk III) for the Mauritius police force.
2022-01-19
Category: India, Karnataka,Business/Economy,Defence/Security,Diplomacy
India, Denmark to jointly carry out R&D on green fuels
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) India and Denmark have agreed to initiate joint research and development on green fuels, including green hydrogen, as part of the already adopted Green Strategic Partnership - Action Plan 2020-2025, an official statement said on Wednesday.
2022-01-19
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Environment/Wildlife,Technology
India to gift Mauritius Civil Service College, housing, solar projects
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Kumar Jugnauth will jointly inaugurate the India-assisted Social Housing Units project in the Indian ocean island nation virtually on Thursday.
2022-01-19
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy
Three R&D projects approved under India-Israel I4F
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Deliberating on widening the scope of India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F), the two countries have approved three joint R&D projects worth $5.5 million and suggested measures to create a broader India-Israel collaborative ecosystem.
2022-01-19
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Science/Tech
India relieves SL with critical support for fuel purchase
Colombo, Jan 18 (IANS) Battered by mounting debt and dollar crises with no cash to buy fuel and all stocks have run dry, India on Tuesday came to rescue Sri Lanka with a new Line of Credit (LOC) of $500 million for purchase of petroleum products.
2022-01-18
Category: International, Sri Lanka,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
Pakistan's new security policy and bid for peace with India
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) On January 14, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan unveiled the countrys first National Security Policy (NSP), which purportedly focuses on the 'security of its citizens.
2022-01-18
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Politics
Russian diplomat Denis Alipov to return to India as Ambassador
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) There will be a key change in New Delhi's diplomatic circle, as Russian career diplomat Denis Alipov has been appointed as the new Ambassador to India.
2022-01-18
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy
Jaishankar talks to UAE Foreign Minister over Abu Dhabi blast
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to the Foreign Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over phone and discussed the terror attack in Abu Dhabi on Monday that killed two Indian nationals, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
2022-01-18
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Politics
India, IRENA strengthen collaboration in renewable energy
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India has signed a strategic partnership agreement with International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) to further strengthen its collaboration with the energy body in the field of Renewable Energy.
2022-01-17
Category: India, Delhi,Business/Economy,Diplomacy
As tensions deepen, Taliban scoffs at Imran'soffer to send professionals to run Afghanistan
New Delhi, Jan 17: The Taliban interim government has scoffed at Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khans offer to send Pakistani professionals to fill the "vacuum" in Afghanistan.
2022-01-17
Category: India, Delhi,National,Diplomacy,Politics
Tehran, Riyadh getting ready to reopen embassies: Iranian lawmaker
Tehran, Jan 16 (IANS) An Iranian lawmaker has said that Tehran and Riyadh are reviving their relations and preparing the ground for the reopening of their embassies.
2022-01-16
Category: International, Turkey,Diplomacy,Politics
Don't construct road via Nepali territory unilaterally, Nepal tells India
Kathmandu, Jan 16 (IANS) Nepal on Sunday once again reminded India not to construct any roads in Nepali territory unilaterally.
2022-01-16
Category: International, Nepal,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
Indian, Russian Navies carry out joint exercise in Arabian Sea
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Indigenously-designed and built guided missile destroyer, INS Kochi, carried out a passage exercise (PASSEX) with Russian Navy's RFS Admiral Tributs in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy said on Sunday.
2022-01-16
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Diplomacy
Friends, not foes: To land of Samba, from land of Yoga; Jaishankar to Brazilian counterpart
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Two decades back, they were considered to be archrivals as both the countries, India and Brazil, started campaigning hard for the permanent seat in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) since they were the two countries with striking similarities, one in the eastern hemisphere, the other from the southern hemisphere, known as the 'mirror image nations' in the diplomatic world.
2022-01-15
Category: International, India,Diplomacy,Politics
Not Maradona or Sabatini, India talks trade with Argentina
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) For Indians, Argentina stands for the 'banana kick' soccer magician Diego Maradona or yesteryears' tennis player Gabriela Sabatini, who's mesmerising dusky looks made Indians to watch Tennis in her playing years in 90s; but for S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, Argentina is the first south American country where India opened its embassy way back in 1949, a strategic friend in the south American continent and an important bilateral trade in many areas of commerce.
2022-01-15
Category: International, India,Diplomacy,Politics
Turkish President, British PM discuss cooperation over phone
Istanbul, Jan 15 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed cooperation opportunities between their countries in a phone conversation, Turkey's Directorate of Communications has said.
2022-01-15
Category: International, Turkey,Diplomacy,Politics
Boundary talks with Nepal through established mechanisms: India
Kathmandu, Jan 15 (IANS) In the wake of the recent boundary issue with Nepal, the government of India has said that outstanding boundary issues with Nepal will be settled through the established mechanisms and channels.
2022-01-15
Category: International, Nepal,Diplomacy,Politics
India's cultural diplomacy shot, calls Sri Lanka on 'Pongal'
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) To resolve any bitterness between two, it's always advised that the festivals are the best time, and it seems that the ministry of external affairs took this very seriously, adding a pinch of 'cultural diplomacy' into it.
2022-01-15
Category: India, Delhi,National,Defence/Security,Diplomacy
Russia, West disagree on essential issues during negotiations: Kremlin
Moscow, Jan 14 (IANS) Russia and the West disagreed on essential issues during this week's negotiations in Geneva and Brussels, the Kremlin has said.
2022-01-14
Category: International, Russian Federation,Diplomacy,Politics
NATO-Russia Council meeting ends without clear result
Brussels, Jan 13 (IANS) Talks between representatives of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and Russia concluded without a clear outcome, with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg describing the differences between the two sides as "significant" and "will not be easy to bridge".
2022-01-13
Category: International, Belgium,Diplomacy,Politics
Austrian FM vows more humanitarian support for Lebanon
Beirut, Jan 13 (IANS) Visiting Austrian Foreign Affairs Minister, Alexander Schallenberg has said that his country will increase its humanitarian support for Lebanon and will continue to stand by the Lebanese people amid the current crisis, a statement by Lebanon's presidency reported.
2022-01-13
Category: International, Lebanon,Diplomacy,Politics