India's global engagement needs rethink, says Congress

IANS | June 6, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Congress leader Supriya Shrinate, in a press briefing on Friday, expressed concern over what she described as a decline in India's diplomatic engagement and visibility on the global stage. She specifically referred to India’s absence from major forums like the G7, despite being among the world’s largest economies.

Team Tharoor begins grueling day of diplomacy in US capital to push anti-terror message

IANS | June 4, 2025 10:37 PM

Washington, June 4 (IANS) The team of Indian parliamentarians, headed by Congress Party leader Shashi Tharoor, began on Wednesday two days of grueling campaign in the US capital to convey India’s message of zero tolerance for terrorism and explain how it was forced to respondwith Operation Sindoor to terrorism sponsored from across the border in Pakistan.

In Brussels, Indian delegation conveys unified message of zero tolerance against terrorism

IANS | June 4, 2025 6:44 PM

Brussels, June 4 (IANS) The all-party Parliamentary delegation from India led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday engaged with members of the Indian diaspora and leading Brussels-based think tanks, underscoring India's unwavering commitment to combating cross-border terrorism. The diaspora members expressed deep solidarity with the victims of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed their strong support for India in its efforts to counter terrorism.

Indian-origin leader Adhin set to play key role as Suriname votes for historic change

IANS | May 28, 2025 2:37 PM

Paramaribo (Suriname), May 28 (IANS) As Suriname gets ready to have its first female President in National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, former Vice President and academic Michael Ashwin Satyandre Adhin — a noted Hindu leader of Indian origin — is expected to hold a key cabinet position in the new government.

Indian community in Qatar salutes armed forces for Operation Sindoor

IANS | May 27, 2025 8:31 AM

Doha, May 27 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in Qatar have strongly lauded the Armed Forces and the Modi government’s firm response to terrorism through Operation Sindoor, expressing deep appreciation and solidarity during a community interaction held as part of an all-party parliamentary delegation's visit to the Gulf nation.