MoS Pabitra Margherita arrives in Costa Rica to attend Presidential swearing-in

IANS | May 8, 2026 8:54 AM

San Jose, May 8 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, arrived in San Jose, Costa Rica, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Laura Virginia Fernandez Delgado on Friday, marking the start of a multi-nation diplomatic tour across Central America and the Caribbean aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral and development partnerships.

India and UAE discuss strategic ties, regional situation during Misri's Abu Dhabi visit

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:32 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 7 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday called on Reem Al Hashimy, UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation, in Abu Dhabi with both sides reviewing the full spectrum of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Indus Water Treaty remains in abeyance over Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism: MEA

IANS | May 7, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Reiterating its consistent position on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), India on Thursday said that the agreement remains in abeyance due to Pakistan's continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism.

India urges Bangladesh to expedite nationality verification for 'smooth repatriation' of illegal immigrants

IANS | May 7, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India on Thursday said that repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi nationals hinges on cooperation from Dhaka, noting that over 2860 cases of nationality verification remain pending with Bangladesh, several of them for more than five years.

India rejects Canada's foreign interference claims as 'baseless imputations'

IANS | May 7, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Terming them as "baseless imputations", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday rejected the recent accusation made by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that linked India to foreign interference in the country.

From Namoh '108' Lotus, Buddha statue to Banarasi Silk: PM Modi presents cultural treasures to Vietnamese Prez To Lam

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a carefully curated selection of gifts -- reflecting the country's rich spiritual, artistic and cultural traditions -- to Vietnamese President To Lam during his three-day visit to India.

EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with top leadership in Suriname to deepen bilateral ties

IANS | May 7, 2026 11:47 AM

Paramaribo, May 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, currently on a visit to Suriname, held a series of talks with top leadership and other officials of the South American nation to discuss ways to further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries.

Trinidad and Tobago PM congratulates PM Modi for historic Bengal victory, EAM Jaishankar expresses gratitude

IANS | May 7, 2026 10:52 AM

Port of Spain, May 7 (IANS) Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BJP's historic electoral victory in West Bengal Assembly elections.

President To Lam's visit reflects Vietnam's commitment to deepen ties with India: Report

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:38 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam's visit to New Delhi demonstrates the Southeast Asian nation's strong commitment to strengthen ties with India, elevating the relationship to a higher level that is more effective, robust and substantive, a report detailed on Wednesday.

India and Vietnam focussed on adding more vigour to defence cooperation

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:26 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on Wednesday, with talks focused on adding more vigour to the defence cooperation between two nations. During the meeting, Singh expressed India's readiness to further deepen strategic partnership with Vietnam.

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MoS Pabitra Margherita arrives in Costa Rica to attend Presidential swearing-in

India and UAE discuss strategic ties, regional situation during Misri's Abu Dhabi visit

Indus Water Treaty remains in abeyance over Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism: MEA

India urges Bangladesh to expedite nationality verification for 'smooth repatriation' of illegal immigrants

India rejects Canada's foreign interference claims as 'baseless imputations'

From Namoh '108' Lotus, Buddha statue to Banarasi Silk: PM Modi presents cultural treasures to Vietnamese Prez To Lam

EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with top leadership in Suriname to deepen bilateral ties

Trinidad and Tobago PM congratulates PM Modi for historic Bengal victory, EAM Jaishankar expresses gratitude

President To Lam's visit reflects Vietnam's commitment to deepen ties with India: Report

India and Vietnam focussed on adding more vigour to defence cooperation

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