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New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India's stance at the recently concluded WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected" in the final outcomes, underlining the country's growing influence in shaping global trade discussions. Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon -- where he participated in the WTO Ministerial Conference -- Goyal noted that the global trade landscape has undergon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Indian delegation of the Modern Pythian Games successfully concluded its participation in the 1st Youth Delphic Games for SCO Member Nations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, bringing pride to the country with a bronze medal in the Folk Singing category. This achievement reflects India's growing presence on global cultural platforms and highlights the rising importance of arts, culture, and traditional heritage in international cooperation, according to a press rele ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): Vice-President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, called on the Vice-President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in healthcare administration, agricultural research and enhancing connectivity and logistics between the two countries. Also Read | BAFTA 2026: PM Narendra Modi Hails Manipuri Film 'Boong' for Historic Win; 'A Moment of Immense Jo ...Read More >
The 15th Indo-French CEOs Forum on February 18 will bring top industry leaders from both countries together alongside French President Emmanuel Macron's India visit. French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17 to 19, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the trip, Macron will attend the AI Impact Summit. He will first meet Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday before travelling to New Delhi to take part in the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The two leaders ar ...Read More >
Panjim (Goa) [India], January 27 (ANI): Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson has said there are many opportunities for India and Canada to work together. "It was a very good meeting, and we have lots of opportunities for India and Canada to work together," he told ANI on the sidelines of the India Energy Week conference. Also Read | Is Salman Khan Joining AIMIM? Fact Check Reveals Viral Video Is AI-Generated. In his speech earlier, Hodgson said that Canada is a great ...Read More >
AMMAN -- Jordan and India issued a joint statement on Tuesday at the conclusion of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jordan. Following is the full text of the statement: "Joint Statement on the Visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan December 15-16, 2025 1. At the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Hon'ble Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): India and Jordan strongly reaffirmed their shared stand against terrorism during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Amman, with both sides condemning terrorism in all its forms and backing efforts to counter radicalisation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. Briefing the media, MEA Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra said the visit was the first full-fledged bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Jordan in 37 years and coincided wit ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 5: India and Russia have agreed on an economic cooperation programme aimed at expanding trade till 2030, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday at a press conference along with Russian President Putin. "We are trying for an early conclusion of the FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union. India and Russia have agreed on an economic cooperation program to expand trade till 2030," PM Modi said after talks with President Putin. Both countries are working towards ambitious targ ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with visiting Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Thursday in the national capital and expressed optimism ahead of the discussions between the two leaders. In a post on X, he said, "Welcome my friend FM @SenatorWong to India. Look forward to our discussions." Earlier today the Australian minister visited Humayun's Tomb and saw the exhibition- Songlines: Tracking the seven sisters exhibition at Humayun's Tomb ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): Aide to Russian President and the Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, Nikolay Patrushev arrived in India and held talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Russian Embassy in India said on Monday. In a post on X, the Russian Embassy mentioned that Patrushev held talks with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and India's National Maritime Security Coordinator Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta. "Aide to the President of #Russia & Chair ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Nov 14 (PTI) World Trade Organization Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday said India should take the leadership role in reform process at the WTO amid growing uncertainties at global trade front. She said that India's economy is growing at a healthy pace and it is a leader in areas such as technology. She said that there is a need to look at areas in the WTO which are not working and discuss ways to correct that. "'...and here India can be a leader, India should be a leader in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar in New Delhi on Tuesday, with talks focused on strengthening Strategic Partnership across various sectors and also developments in the region, including the Gaza Peace Plan. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar stated, "An excellent meeting with FM Gideon Sa'ar of Israel today in New Delhi. Productive discussions on strengthening our Strategic Partnership across vari ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) The Paris Agreement "offers principles", but the International Solar Alliance "offers action", concrete action on the ground directed to communities, France's Special Climate Envoy Benoit Faraco said on Tuesday. Faraco attended the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly here and also interacted with reporters. The ISA was launched in 2015 and its founding conference was held in 2018 in New Delhi. Asked what role does France see for itself in the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) The East Asia Summit (EAS) in Malaysia has strongly called for settlement of disputes through peaceful means in accordance with international law, in a veiled message to Beijing over its increasingly aggressive military posturing in the South China Sea. The EAS said this in a declaration at the end of its annual summit in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented India at the gathering. Apart from the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asia ...Read More >
Indian Navy's Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue Strengthens Maritime Cooperation And Strategic Connectivity Across Oceans: Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan (L)Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue, launched by Indian Navy in 2018, serves as a key platform for regional cooperation and maritime understanding. Conceived as a 'listening forum', it explores all dimensions of security. New Delhi: When the Indian Navy first launched the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) in 2018, the term Indo-Pacific had alread ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur, emphasised the urgent need for a unified global response to combat terrorism. He highlighted that terrorism remains a significant threat to peace and security, affecting nations across the world. In a virtual address, PM Modi underscored the importance of collective action and international cooperation in addressing the root causes of terrorism. He called for strengthened mechanisms to preve ...Read More >
India and the EU will discuss key areas of the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) including market access, non-tariff measures and regulatory cooperation, during commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Brussels on October 27-28. Goyal will hold high-level discussions with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the EU. "The visit will also serve to review progress achieved so far and to identify areas requiring further convergence," the ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pointed out flaws in the United Nations. He stated that debates are polarized and reforms face obstruction. Jaishankar also mentioned the UN's response to terrorism exposes credibility gaps. Despite these issues, he emphasized India's strong commitment to multilateralism and supporting the UN for peace and development. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday highlighted United Nations' credibility gaps mentioning that debates are becoming increasi ...Read More >
Speaking at the 80th UN anniversary celebrations, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to the United Nations and emphasised the importance of global cooperation as the world faces challenging times. "I take it as a statement of our collective attachment to the United Nations on this important anniversary at a time when the world is perhaps passing through some more difficult circumstances," Jaishankar said. "It is truly a great pleasure to be with you here on t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and India Post jointly unveiled a special commemorative postage stamp in New Delhi on Friday, reflecting India's enduring commitment to peace, development, and multilateral cooperation. In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that from nearly 7.4 lakh student entries across India, the design by Shrestha Majumdar has been selected for the commemorative ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) India on Friday cited Pakistan's attempts to protect at the UN Security Council the terror group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack to point out that the global body's work has been "gridlocked" in absence of urgent reforms. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also criticised those equating victims and perpetrators of terrorism in the name of global strategy, in an apparent reference to hyphenation of India and Pakistan in the context of the dastardly ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that 'all is not well' within the United Nations and that its decisions do not address global priorities. He pointed out how a UN Security Council member protected the terror group that claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Jaishankar Speaks at UN's 80th Anniversary Event While launching a postage stamp to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in New Delhi on Friday, EAM Jaishankar recalled ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) India on Friday cited Pakistan's attempts to protect at the UN Security Council the terror outfit that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack to point out that the global body's work has been "gridlocked" in the absence of urgent reforms. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also criticised those equating victims and perpetrators of terrorism in the name of global strategy, in an apparent reference to hyphenation of India and Pakistan in the context of the dast ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday extended greetings to Zambia on its Independence Day and affirmed the commitment to strengthening the time-tested partnership between New Delhi and Lusaka. In a post on X, he said, "Warm felicitations to FM Mulambo Haimbe, the Government and the people of Zambia on the occasion of their Independence. Committed to strengthening our time-tested partnership." India and Zambia have maintained warm and historicall ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank is reviewing frictions impacting timely credit of inward cross-border remittances to beneficiary accounts enhance overall efficiency in the cross-border payments ecosystem. "One of the issues pertains to delays in cross-border payments being most pronounced at the beneficiary stage," the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its half-yearly Payments Systems Report. "In this context, the Reserve Bank has initiated a review of the frictions impacting timely credit of inward ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Geopolitical tensions pose a growing threat to cross-border payments, RBI said in its latest report on payments. The central bank warned that the global financial system's dependence on centralised infrastructure and a few dominant settlement currencies makes it vulnerable to international conflict and sanctions.According to RBI, sanctions or restrictions on financial systems or currencies can disrupt markets and limit access to essential financial services. Geopolitical tensions can als ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday called on developing and least developed nations to collectively work to address global trade challenges such as tariff barriers, unilateral environmental restrictions and hurdles in the services sector. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stated that areas may include critical minerals access, fertilizers and supply chain management. India bridges the technological divide via digital public infrastructure which empowers millions, he said. "It is time for ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked US President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings and a phone call extending festive wishes. In his message, Modi emphasised the enduring strength of India-U.S. ties and hoped that both democracies would continue to "illuminate the world with hope." The PM reiterated India's unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and fostering international cooperation. In a message on X, PM Modi stated: "Thank you, President Trump, for your phon ...Read More >
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