PM Modi to embark on two-nation tour of UK, Maldives today

IANS | July 23, 2025 6:46 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation tour of the UK and the Maldives on Wednesday, marking a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at bolstering strategic partnerships and regional cooperation.

Free Trade Agreement, investment treaty on radar as PM Modi visits Maldives this week

IANS | July 22, 2025 6:11 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State visit to Maldives this week will not only contribute further to consolidating strong ties between the two nations but also enhance peace, prosperity and security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday. Both countries, he revealed, are also in discussions to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement and an investment treaty.

Bolivia thanks India for donating measles vaccine, hails 'timely' response

IANS | July 22, 2025 4:17 PM

La Paz, July 22 (IANS) Bolivian President Luis Alberto Arce Catacora on Tuesday extended heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Government for donating 300,000 doses of the Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccine, describing the gesture as one of solidarity and timely support amid a growing health emergency in the country.