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New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Friday said that it remains in "active touch" with the US administration with regard to the issue of raised application fee for H-1B visas as it still remains an "evolving situation". External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar recently met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the discussions focused on trade and tariffs, along with other aspects of the bilateral relationship. "External Affairs Minister had a meeting with Secretary of State Mark R ...Read More >
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, reacting to US President Donald Trump's imposition of 100% tariffs on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs from October 1, 2025, said the government is monitoring the situation closely. On Thursday, the Trump administration announced that starting October 1, 2025, it will be imposing a 100% tariff on any branded or patented pharmaceutical product, unless a company is building their pharmaceutical manufactu ...Read More >
By Manoj Kumar and Shivam Patel NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India said on Friday its officials held "constructive" talks with U.S. counterparts during a visit to Washington this week, and both sides agreed to continue discussions aimed at concluding a mutually beneficial trade deal soon. "Both sides exchanged views on possible contours of the deal," the commerce ministry said in a statement. A delegation led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited the U.S. from September 22 to 24 and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - India said on Friday its officials held "constructive" talks with U.S. counterparts during a visit to Washington this week, and both sides agreed to continue discussions aimed at concluding a mutually beneficial trade deal soon. "Both sides exchanged views on possible contours of the deal," the commerce ministry said in a statement. A delegation led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited the U.S. from September 22 to 24 and met U.S. Trade Represen ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is engaged with the US and other stakeholders over the framing of rules for the Trump administration's move to levy a fee of $100,000 for H-1B visas, with the ministry of external affairs (MEA) saying on Friday that the mobility of skilled Indian talent contributes to innovation and economic growth in both countries. The new fee, announced by US President Donald Trump last week as part of measures to prevent the abuse of the H-1B visa programme -- perceived as a "national secur ...Read More >
Despite trade disputes and concerns over Russian oil imports, the US and India navigate a period of diplomatic friction. High-level engagements, including Secretary Rubio's meeting with Minister Jaishankar and a positive phone call between Presidents Trump and Modi, highlight the relationship's importance. The US emphasizes a commitment to expanding cooperation, viewing India as a crucial partner. The United States and India are working through a period of diplomatic friction amid what appears ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) India continued to pursue pragmatic solutions to the challenges posed by the current world trade order. New Delhi exhibited patience, resilience while resorting to appropriate and opportune diplomatic interventions. Monday's twin meetings in the United States underscore such attempts. In Washington, Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal's trade engagement focused on the resumption of trade talks. Meanwhile, in New York, the same day, External Affairs ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday met the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where both leaders underscored the unique and enduring bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Port Louis. In a post on X by the Rashtrapati Bhavan, both leaders acknowledged the relationship between the two nations, which is rooted in their shared history, language, culture, and values. President Murmu expressed confidence in P ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India and the United States will hold trade talks in New Delhi on Tuesday, weeks after President Donald Trump imposed punitive tariffs on the South Asian nation's exports, slowing its overall shipments to a nine-month low in August. India and the United States will "fast-track" trade talks, Rajesh Agarwal, India's chief negotiator and a special secretary in its commerce ministry, told reporters at an event for the release of trade data, but gave no details. U.S. trade repr ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Nicaragua FM Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker (Image: X@DrSJaishankar) New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Nicaragua on its Independence Day. Jaishankar said India valued Nicaragua's cooperation. Also Read | US Shocker: Kentucky Man Arrested for Murdering Partner After Victim's Body Found With Gunshot Wounds, Police Recover Accused's To-Do List To Cover Up Crime. In a pos ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to Nicaragua on its Independence Day. Jaishankar said India valued Nicaragua's cooperation. In a post on X, he said, "Best wishes to FM Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker, the Government and the people of Nicaragua on their National Day. Value our exemplary multilateral cooperation and development partnership." Bilateral relations between India and Nicaragua are warm and friendly. Dipl ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India is laying new railway lines along its eastern frontier with China to strengthen connectivity, improve freight movement, and enhance military preparedness in the event of deteriorating bilateral relations. According to an official associated with the project, the approved plan includes the construction of 500 kilometres, approximately 310 miles, of railway lines featuring multiple bridges and tunnels. Work has already begun on connecting remote areas near the borders with China ...Read More >
Port Moresby/New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will be visiting Papua New Guinea (PNG) on September 16 to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the commemorative events marking the country's 50th anniversary of Independence. During the visit, which will take place at the invitation of the Government of Papua New Guinea, MoS Margherita is expected to have bilateral meetings with the political leadership of Papua New Guinea. He will a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam's state visit to India has further strengthened bilateral relations, as New Delhi announced a $680 million special economic package aimed at enhancing healthcare, infrastructure, energy and maritime security in Mauritius, a report has said. The multifaceted outcomes reinforce the strategic partnership in regional security, socio-economic development, education, science, and culture, as bilateral ties between two ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed the India-EU free trade agreement, with Modi thanking Meloni for her support. They also addressed the Ukraine conflict and the implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Italy Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday discussed with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni the proposed free trade agreemen ...Read More >
Prime Minister Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, discussing the ongoing conflict and potential paths to peace. Modi emphasized India's consistent stance that dialogue and diplomacy are the only solutions. He reiterated India's commitment to providing all possible support for a peaceful resolution and reaffirmed the nation's dedication to restoring peace. PM Modi on Saturday held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the two leaders disc ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Monday evening, concluding his four-day visit to Japan and China, which spanned from August 29 to September 1. In China, PM Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on August 31 to September 1 and held bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Describing the visit as "productive" in a post on X, PM Modi said he emphasised India's position on key g ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Monday evening, concluding his four-day visit to Japan and China, which spanned from August 29 to September 1. In China, PM Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on August 31 to September 1 and held bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Also Read | Donald Trump Targets India Again Over Trade and Tariffs, Calls Business Ties ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Japan aims to strengthen the partnership between the two countries, focusing on peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Following the Japan visit, Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China. Bilateral meetings are expected to occur on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, further promoting international cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Japan beginning Friday will reaffirm ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India, planned for later this week, has been cancelled, sources in Kabul told IANS on Tuesday. As Delhi and Kabul are facing a new tectonic shift in their bilateral relations after the takeover of the Taliban in 2021, both nations have enhanced their diplomatic relations, and it could have been a major development if Foreign Minister Muttaqi had visited Delhi. Sources in Kabul told IANS that the visit ...Read More >
India and Fiji on Monday strengthened their bilateral relations through several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka witnessed the exchange of several agreements between India and Fiji at Hyderabad House, covering health, education, mobility, and development cooperation. India and Fiji signed an MoU for designing, constructing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining a super-speciality hospital in ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a rare diplomatic gesture amid heightened tensions, India has shared details of the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan, citing humanitarian concerns, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The communication was made on Sunday by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking the first time such information has been relayed through the High Commission rather than through the traditional Indus Water Commission ...Read More >
Ahead of PM Modi's China visit for the SCO summit, India and China have announced confidence-building measures to stabilize the Line of Actual Control. This includes expert and working groups for boundary delimitation and border management. New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's China visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, India and China on Tuesday announced several confidence building measures (CBMs), including setting up expert group, working group an ...Read More >
Jaishankar said that India and China were seeking to "move ahead from a difficult period in our ties". The two counterparts held discussions on a range of bilateral issues from trade to pilgrimages and river data sharing. Yi is also scheduled to meet India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval for on-going negotiations on resolving the boundary dispute between the two countries. The visit is being seen as the latest sign of a thaw in ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours. India and Chin ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and China have agreed to restore direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest. The decision came during discussions following the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India. Both sides also agreed to finalise an updated Air Services Agreement. "Both sides agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, and finalize an updated Air Services Agreement. They also agreed on the facilitation ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held wide-ranging bilateral talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the discussions were "positive, constructive, and forward-looking," covering bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual concern. The MEA has issued a list of outcomes of the meeting. In this document released after the meeting, t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the frontier with China and reiterated India's commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary question as he met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Modi said stable, predictable and constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and that he was looking forward to meet ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the frontier with China, and reiterated India's commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually-acceptable resolution to the boundary question as he met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Modi said stable, predictable and constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and that he is looking forward to meet ...Read More >
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