China factor limits US-Pakistan ties: Former US Assistant Secretary of State

IANS | June 4, 2026 4:25 PM

Washington, June 4 (IANS) Pakistan may have skillfully exploited openings with the Trump administration to raise its profile in Washington, but deep-rooted strategic ties between Islamabad and Beijing will ultimately limit how far the US-Pakistan relations can advance, former Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Nisha Desai Biswal, said in an exclusive interview with IANS.

Venezuela's Acting President pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

IANS | June 4, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon, underscoring the continuing relevance of Gandhi’s principles in shaping the India–Venezuela relationship.

PM Modi, Venezuela's Rodriguez explore new avenues of cooperation in several sectors

IANS | June 4, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi on Thursday, with discussions focused on bilateral ties and regional and global issues of mutual interest.

PM Modi, Venezuela's Acting Prez Rodriguez hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

IANS | June 4, 2026 11:37 AM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday.

EAM Jaishankar meets Venezuela's Acting Prez Rodriguez, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

IANS | June 4, 2026 11:20 AM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday called on Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi, appreciating her sustained commitment to strengthening the partnership between India and Venezuela.

India-US ties in stabilisation phase, not reset, says ex-White House official (IANS Interview)

Lalit K. Jha | June 4, 2026 8:58 AM

Washington, June 4 (IANS) India-US relations are undergoing a period of "tactical stabilisation" but remain constrained by lingering strategic mistrust despite recent progress on trade and civil nuclear cooperation, former White House and State Department India expert Basant Sanghera has said.

India-US ties rebounding after tough 2025: Ex-diplomat Nisha Biswal (IANS Interview)

Lalit K. Jha | June 4, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, June 4 (IANS) India and the United States have succeeded in stabilising their relationship after a difficult period in 2025, but rebuilding trust and restoring the ambition that characterised the partnership in recent years will take time, former senior US diplomat Nisha Desai Biswal has said.

Quad moves from dialogue to action: Rubio

IANS | June 4, 2026 7:56 AM

Washington, June 4 (IANS) The United States, India, Japan and Australia are moving beyond diplomatic consultations and launching practical initiatives on maritime security, infrastructure and regional resilience, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, signalling a more action-oriented role for the Quad in the Indo-Pacific.

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day visit to India.

'India-Laos ties based on mutual trust, longstanding history of culture, religious and people-to-people ties'

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane said on Wednesday that India and Laos should continue to chart their future direction that brings tangible benefit to both nations.

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China factor limits US-Pakistan ties: Former US Assistant Secretary of State

Venezuela's Acting President pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

PM Modi, Venezuela's Rodriguez explore new avenues of cooperation in several sectors

PM Modi, Venezuela's Acting Prez Rodriguez hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

EAM Jaishankar meets Venezuela's Acting Prez Rodriguez, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

India-US ties in stabilisation phase, not reset, says ex-White House official (IANS Interview)

India-US ties rebounding after tough 2025: Ex-diplomat Nisha Biswal (IANS Interview)

Quad moves from dialogue to action: Rubio

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit

'India-Laos ties based on mutual trust, longstanding history of culture, religious and people-to-people ties'

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