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New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday said that the United States has chosen to use Pakistan as a facilitator for its own reasons and Jerusalem trusts Washington's decision as long as the 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East is implemented. "We have not seen Pakistan participating in the war, but they have not been playing a positive role. The United States has chosen to use them as a facilitator for their own reasons. We trust the Unit ...Read More >
New Delhi: Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday said that the United States has chosen to use Pakistan as a facilitator for its own reasons and Jerusalem trusts Washington's decision as long as the 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East is implemented. "We have not seen Pakistan participating in the war, but they have not been playing a positive role. The United States has chosen to use them as a facilitator for their own reasons. We trust the United States to im ...Read More >
New Delhi: The MEA released a statement in reaction to the recent ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran welcoming the ceasefire and hoping that it would lead to lasting peace in West Asia. "The conflict has already caused immense suffering to people and disrupted global energy supply and trade networks. We expect that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through the Strait of Hormuz," the statement said. It added "India has always been in fa ...Read More >
India is set to receive its first Iranian crude oil shipment in seven years after temporary US sanctions relief, a report has claimed. India is poised to receive its first shipment of crude oil from Iran in seven years after the United States temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to address supply shortages, according to a Reuters report citing ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler. State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the country's largest refiner, has purchased the ca ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The answe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
Last month in March, Chinese Foreign Minister called for enhanced cooperation between India and China. Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Mumbai, Qin Jie, spoke about the future of India-China ties and expressed optimism as he recalled the meeting between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping. He added that the BRICS Summit, which will take place in New Delhi, will provide an opportunity to further deepen ties. The Consul General told reporters, "For the future of the relationship ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Friday described the evolving situation around Iran amid the West Asia conflict as a "game of shadow boxing", stating that the endgame of US President Donald Trump remains as unpredictable as the military campaign against the Islamic Republic itself. Speaking to ANI on the recent geopolitical developments in the region, Sachdev pointed to parallel diplomatic and strategic manoeuvres involving the United Nations Security Council ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Wednesday underscored the importance of stable and cooperative relations between Beijing and New Delhi as the two countries marked the 76th anniversary of diplomatic ties. In a post on X, Xu said, "China and India are neighbours that cannot be moved apart," emphasising that it is in the mutual interest of both countries to remain "good-neighbourly friends and partners that help each other succeed". He described such co ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Mumbai, Qin Jie, spoke about the future of India-China ties and expressed optimism as he recalled the meeting between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping. He added that the BRICS Summit, which will take place in New Delhi, will provide an opportunity to further deepen ties. Also Read | US Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad; Iraqi Forces Launch Hunt for Captors. The Consul General told reporters, "For the ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Mohamad Safa, a prominent Lebanese diplomat and long-standing representative to the United Nations, has sparked international controversy following his sudden resignation on March 27, 2026. Safa, who served as the Main Representative of the Patriotic Vision Association (PVA) to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), announced he was suspending his duties after nearly 12 years. His departure is tied to a viral allegation that senior UN officials are overseeing preparations ...Read More >
Taranjit Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on Wednesday, administered the oath by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. A seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in US affairs, Sandhu previously served as India's ambassador to the United States. His predecessor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. Taranjit Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in a ceremony held at Lok N ...Read More >
Pankaj Jain New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday took oath as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi at Lok Niwas. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, members of the Delhi Cabinet and Chief Secretary attended the oath-taking ceremony. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Delhi MLAs, residents from Amritsar, and family members of Sandhu were also present at the ceremony. Earlier in the day, Sandhu met union Home Minister Amit Shah at h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to India with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha following their exposition in Kalmykia, Russia. Manoj Sinha said that exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Kalmykia will strengthen the ties between India & Russia. Also Read | Diwali 2025 Wishes: Yogi Adityanath Extends Diwali Greetings to Citizens, Describes Festival As 'Sacred Symbol of Eternal Victory of Truth, Eternal Righteousness, and Po ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha returned to India with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha following their exposition in Kalmykia, Russia. Manoj Sinha said that exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Kalmykia will strengthen the ties between India & Russia. "We have come back with the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha from Kalmykia... India-Russia friendship has been great for a long time and is completing 80 years in the coming times... Duri ...Read More >
India and Brazil on Friday reviewed steps taken since July to strengthen ties in defence and security, energy, rare earths and critical minerals, health and pharmaceuticals. Indian and Brazilian delegations, led respectively by National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Ambassador Celso Luis Nunes Amorim, Special Advisor to the President of Brazil, met in New Delhi for the sixth India-Brazil Strategic Dialogue. The two countries have intensified diplomatic engagement in recent months. New ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Ambassador Celso Amorim, Special Advisor to the President of Brazil, in New Delhi. Sharing details of the meeting in a post on X, he wrote, A pleasure meeting Amb. Celso Amorim, Special Advisor to President of Brazil, today in New Delhi. Had a useful exchange on the current global scenario and on opportunities for deepening our strategic cooperation. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1974092999132111145 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Friday, hailed the completion of 25 years of India-Russia strategic partnership, underscoring how it opened a new chapter in the bilateral relationship of the two countries. In a post on X, Alipov said, "On October 3, 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee signed the declaration on strategic partnership, which opened a new chapter in bilateral relations. Today we are ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Friday, hailed the completion of 25 years of India-Russia strategic partnership, underscoring how it opened a new chapter in the bilateral relationship of the two countries. In a post on X, Alipov said, On October 3, 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee signed the declaration on strategic partnership, which opened a new chapter in bilateral relations. Today we are c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Friday, hailed the completion of 25 years of India-Russia strategic partnership, underscoring how it opened a new chapter in the bilateral relationship of the two countries. In a post on X, Alipov said, "On October 3, 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee signed the declaration on strategic partnership, which opened a new chapter in bilateral relations. Today we are ...Read More >
Putin India visit: Moscow and New Delhi are working on finalizing the dates for Vladimir Putin's visit to India in December this year, while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is likely to visit the country ahead of the Russian President's trip to prepare for the the summit and discuss bilateral issues, ANI reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Earlier, Sergey Lavrov had announced at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on a state visit ...Read More >
Puri said the reactions of the readers of her book nudged her to contemplate the transition from the written word to moving pictures Former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri's bestselling novel Swallowing the Sun will be adapted into a web series, content company Abundantia Entertainment announced on Monday. The novel, released to high acclaim last year, tells the story of Malati, a resilient young woman whom the author modelled after her mother, against the backdrop of India's struggle for ind ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): Former Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Saturday tore into Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), likening it to a virtuous performance, worthy of a role in a Bollywood film and slamming it as a fake narrative riddled with factual inconsistencies. Speaking to ANI, Sachdev excoriated Sharif speech for its doublespeak and glorification of terrorism, a charge echoed by First Secretary at India Per ...Read More >
India on Friday (local time) launched a searing counterattack against Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), dismissing his claims of "victory" in the May escalation and accusing Islamabad of openly glorifying terrorism. Exercising India's right of reply, Petal Gahlot, First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the UN, described Sharif's narrative as "absurd theatrics" and "ludicrous storytelling" designed to mask Pakistan's long ...Read More >
New Delhi: A young Indian diplomat, Petal Gahlot, has made global headlines after delivering a sharp and uncompromising response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Representing India's stance on cross-border terrorism, Gahlot's intervention stood out for its clarity, boldness and firm message. Speaking in India's Right of Reply to Sharif's address, Gahlot challenged Pakistan's claims of seeking peace. She stated, "If he is indeed sincere, th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The living room of Navjot Singh's residence was filled with muffled grief, the air heavy with disbelief. The 52-year-old deputy secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, known within his family for his intellect and dedication, had been killed when a luxury car crashed into his motorcycle near Dhaula Kuan on Sunday afternoon. Singh's wife, who was admitted to the intensive care unit after suffering multiple fractures and a head injury in the accident, is stable an ...Read More >
The 63-year-old former diplomat also drew attention to the growing footprint of Pakistan in Bangladesh, highlighting ISI activity along India's borders. Former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Thursday cautioned against the role of the Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh, describing it as "a leopard (that) is not going to change its spots". He said that while India remains committed to working collaboratively with its neighbours including Bangladesh, the country must remain vigilant again ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The special court for NIA cases in Chennai has summoned a 58-year-old Pakistani diplomat in connection with the 2014 espionage case as part of the procedure to declare him a proclaimed offender.Amir Zubai Siddiqui of Karachi, Pakistan, who worked for ISI and was posted in the Pakistan high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a key accused in the 2014 espionage case. He recruited a Sri Lankan national, Sakir Hussain, to develop a network of spies in India and carry out bomb blasts at th ...Read More >
India strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council, denouncing it as a sponsor of terrorism that finances networks threatening global security. India's representative highlighted Pakistan's hypocrisy, citing past terror attacks like Pahalgam, Pulwama, and 9/11, while accusing Pakistan of sheltering terrorists like Osama bin Laden. India has slammed Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council, saying it doesn't need lessons from a "terror sponsor" that continues to finance and shelter ...Read More >
Chennai: A special NIA court here has issued a proclamation asking Amir Zubair Siddiqui, a Pakistani intelligence official who was working years ago in the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo as a visa counsellor to appear before it on October 15 to answer charges in a terror-conspiracy case. Siddiqui is an absconder in the UAPA case of conspiracy to strike terror by bombing American consulate in Chennai and the Israel Consulate in Bengaluru. He was a "visa counsellor" at the Pakistani High Com ...Read More >
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