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New Delhi (ABC Live): In 2025, Southeast Asia sits at the crossroads of global commerce and great-power competition. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- ten member states plus Timor-Leste awaiting full admission -- anchors a market of ≈ 680 million people and a US$3.7 trillion GDP. For over a decade, ASEAN's success has depended on balancing its two dominant partners: Yet the bloc's 2025 chair, Malaysia, has deliberately adopted the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability", si ...Read More >
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 27, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi will virtually attend the 22nd Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)- India Summit October 26 at the invitation of Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ASEAN leaders will jointly review the progress in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The top echelon of the Indian Navy is to gather here for the second edition of its biannual Commanders' Conference 2025. The conference is scheduled for a period of three days at New Delhi from 22 to 24 October. As per the Navy, "The Conference assumes greater significance in the backdrop of 'Operation Sindoor', and the Navy's high tempo of operations and combat preparedness. The Navy's focus on enhancing combat capabilities, interoperability, and joint operations with the Indian Arm ...Read More >
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her election as Japan's prime minister. He expressed eagerness to work closely with her. This collaboration aims to further strengthen the special strategic and global partnership between India and Japan. The deepening ties are considered vital for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her election as Japan's prime minister and said he lo ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 19 (PTI) Sale of meat hits a peak on the first Sunday after the end of Tamil month 'Purattasi', when people traditionally abstain from eating meat and seafood. However, this year, with the Deepavali long weekend coinciding with the first Sunday of 'Aippasi', the Tamil month that follows Purattasi, there has been a lull in the sale, as people have already left the city, said Chennai meat traders. Every year, during Purattasi, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, majority of Hindu con ...Read More >
The British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and its stealth fighter jets has conducted an exercise with the Indian air force to test their ability to defend the ship from attacks. The bilateral drills in the Arabian Sea come after China, which has developed advanced weapons designed to sink enemy ships ships, deployed aircraft to conduct simulated missile attacks on a British warship off the country's coastline last month. The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a requ ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said that India remains a "top priority partner" for the United Kingdom, describing the visit of the UK's Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) to India as a reflection of the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries, as per British High Commisson. "India, as the world's largest democracy and an emerging economic superpower with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said that India remains a top priority partner for the United Kingdom, describing the visit of the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) to India as a reflection of the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries, as per British High Commisson. India, as the world largest democracy and an emerging economic superpower with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is a top ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said that India remains a "top priority partner" for the United Kingdom, describing the visit of the UK's Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) to India as a reflection of the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries, as per British High Commisson. "India, as the world's largest democracy and an emerging economic superpower with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, i ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) have conducted their first counter-terrorism exercise aimed at protecting critical infrastructure and soft targets from emerging threats from unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and for drawing up procedures for integrated counter-drone operations. The three-day training programme, which concluded on Wednesday, brought together senior officers, instructors and technical experts from India's National Security Guard (NSG) and the EU's High Risk Security Net ...Read More >
Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue from October 28-30 at Manekshaw Centre under the theme 'Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth'. The event will focus on strengthening regional capacity, capability and cooperation. New Delhi: The Indian Navy will be hosting the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025 from October 28 to 30 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, in collaboration with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF). IPRD is the Navy's annual, apex-level int ...Read More >
Naval officials during the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian Joint Bilateral Maritime Exercise, 'Samudra Shakti - 2025', at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Indian Navy will host the 5th edition of the Indo-Indonesian Bilateral Maritime Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025 at Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian Joint Bilateral Maritime Exercise, 'Samudra Shakti - 2025,' which will run till Octobe ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian joint bilateral maritime exercise 'Samudra Shakti - 2025' in Visakhapatnam. The participating units include INS Kavaratti, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette of Eastern Fleet under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) and the Indonesian Navy Ship KRI John Lie, a Corvette (with an integral helicopter), which arrived at Visakhapatnam. Commenced on October 14, the exercise will continue till October 17. The ha ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The European Union (EU) and India organised a first-of-its-kind counterterrorism training from October 13 to 15 to protect critical infrastructure and soft targets against emerging threats from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, as they are commonly known, as per an official release. The release said the rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their misuse by state and non-state actors pose serious security challenges. Also Read | Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The European Union (EU) and India organised a first-of-its-kind counterterrorism training from October 13 to 15 to protect critical infrastructure and soft targets against emerging threats from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, as they are commonly known, as per an official release. The release said the rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their misuse by state and non-state actors pose serious security challenges. Commercial dron ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The European Union (EU) and India organised a first-of-its-kind counterterrorism training from October 13 to 15 to protect critical infrastructure and soft targets against emerging threats from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, as they are commonly known, as per an official release. The release said the rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and their misuse by state and non-state actors pose serious security challenges. Commercial dron ...Read More >
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia and India will strengthen maritime security and defence industrial cooperation, signing an agreement on mutual submarine rescue during the first annual defence ministers dialogue in Canberra, a joint statement said. Indian Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh made the first visit by an Indian defence minister to Australia in more than a decade on Thursday. A statement released by Australia after his meeting with Defence Minister Richard Marles said they agreed to pur ...Read More >
Rajesh Agrawal assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Commerce, on Wednesday. He succeeded Sunil Barthwal, who retired September 30. Agrawal has three decades of experience in governance. He previously oversaw India's trade negotiations with various countries. He was chief negotiator for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. He also managed export promotion for agriculture and allied sectors. Senior IAS officer Rajesh Agrawal on Wednesday assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Commerc ...Read More >
EU calls on India to move faster on free trade deal after lack of progress in 13th round The latest round of trade negotiations between India and the European Union (EU) was a 'missed opportunity' to break new ground, EU envoy Herve Delphin said on Monday, according to PTI. Both sides met in New Delhi between September 9 and 12 for the 13th round of discussions on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA). But progress was limited, with differences persisting on sensitive issues such as automobi ...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: When US President Donald Trump admitted on Fox & Friends that his 50% tariff on Indian purchases of Russian oil "caused a rift," he wasn't exaggerating. The move has unsettled Washington's closest strategic partnership in Asia, rattled global energy markets, and drawn sharp reactions from Moscow to Brussels. For Trump, it was a "big deal", a demonstration that he was willing to take bold measures to cripple Russia's energy trade. For India, it was a reminder that even "incredible fri ...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 >
The United States expects to resolve a bitter tariff row with India within weeks, an envoy of President Donald Trump said Thursday, as he voiced hope for keeping New Delhi in US good graces. India has seen outrage and a spike in anti-US sentiment after Trump imposed tariffs of up to 50 percent on some of its exports over purchases of oil from Russia, under Western sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine. Sergio Gor, nominated by Trump to be ambassador to India, said he expected progress when Ind ...Read More >
India and the EU are progressing towards implementing a free trade agreement later this year, with discussions focusing on deepening security and defense cooperation. Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that the FTA will benefit the auto industry, encouraging collaboration and innovation. As Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the European Union Political and Security Committee (PSC) delegation, led by Chair Delphine Pronk on Friday, India-EU free trade agreement expected to be ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): There are significant and far-reaching changes on the global strategic landscape and a lot of volatility on the global economic landscape, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, and said these together make a very powerful case for India and the European Union and India and Germany to work much more closely with each other. Jaishankar, who addressed a press conference with visiting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, said India has i ...Read More >
(Bloomberg) -- Oil fell as traders looked past US efforts to force India to quit buying Russian crude, and broader markets carried a risk-off tone. Global benchmark Brent dropped below $68 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $64. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stepped up the pressure on New Delhi to halt purchases of Russian energy after Washington doubled a levy on imports from the country to 50%. Calling Indians "arrogant," he cast the conflict in Ukraine as "Modi's war, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- India and Japan on Friday agreed to further expand ties and deepen cooperation in areas such as security, economy, clean energy and human resources. The two nations released a "joint vision" for cooperation for the next 10 years after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba held talks in Tokyo. They agreed to boost Japanese private sector investment in India to 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) over the next decade. Here's a look at Modi's ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- India and Japan on Friday agreed to further expand ties and deepen cooperation in areas such as security, economy, clean energy and human resources. The two nations released a "joint vision" for cooperation for the next 10 years after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba held talks in Tokyo. They agreed to boost Japanese private sector investment in India to 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) over the next decade. The Indian leader said I ...Read More >
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi agreed on Friday to deepen economic and security ties as New Delhi confronts new U.S. tariffs and Tokyo looks to counter China's growing influence. "Japan and India should draw on each other's strengths, help solve each other's challenges, and even tackle together the issues that future generations will face," Ishiba said at a joint press announcement with Modi after talks in Tokyo. The two ...Read More >
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