MoS Margherita attends G20 meeting in South Africa

IANS | July 25, 2025 9:32 PM

Johannesburg, July 25 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday underscored India's accomplishment in achieving inclusive social protection for all while calling for urgent action to bridge the financing gap for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) during the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting (DMM) in South Africa.

India-Maldives ties strong enough to withstand any passing remarks: FS Misri

IANS | July 25, 2025 9:09 PM

Male, July 25 (IANS) Emphasising that the future of India-Maldives relationship is "undoubtedly and unquestionably bright", Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday said that he was not aware of the social media post made by Abdulla bin Mohamed Ibrahim, brother-in-law of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi that has now been deleted.

Maldives President watches in awe as Male reverberates with 'Modi-Modi' chants

IANS | July 25, 2025 8:44 PM

Male, July 25 (IANS) Chants of "Modi, Modi" and "Narendra Modi zindabad" echoed through the air as people gathered to greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi with enthusiasm in Male on Friday. PM Modi acknowledged their gesture by waving back at the huge crowd which had gathered to welcome him as he inaugurated the newly-built Ministry of Defence building in Male along with the Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.

India proud to be most trusted friend of Maldives: PM Modi

IANS | July 25, 2025 7:20 PM

Male, July 25 (IANS) Calling Maldives "important" in India's Neighbourhood First policy and the MAHASAGAR vision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that New Delhi takes immense pride in being Male's "most trusted friend" and has stood with Maldives as first responder in times of need.

Italian leaders spotlight deepening ties with India, strategic role of IMEC

IANS | July 25, 2025 4:58 PM

Rome, July 25 (IANS) Italy continues to position itself as a key player in the emerging India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), with senior government officials of the government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighting the country’s strategic role in connecting Europe with India and the Persian Gulf through enhanced trade infrastructure and diplomatic engagement.