'Dedicate it to bright future of India's youth, their aspirations': PM Modi on receiving Ghana's top national honour

IANS | July 3, 2025 5:38 AM

Accra, July 3 (IANS) After receiving the 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour by Ghana President John Dramani Mahama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the honour to the "bright future of Indian youth, their aspirations, India's rich cultural diversity and the historical ties between India and Ghana".

Prime Minister Modi conferred Ghana's highest national honour

IANS | July 3, 2025 5:21 AM

Accra, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, was conferred the 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour in recognition of his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership".

Terrorism is enemy of humanity, thank Ghana for supporting India in fight against terror: PM Modi

IANS | July 3, 2025 4:26 AM

Accra, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, held delegation-level talks with Ghana President John Mahama during his first-ever bilateral visit to the West African country and said that both the countries are in complete agreement that "terrorism is an enemy of humanity" and also thanked Ghana for its cooperation with India in the fight against terrorism.

MEA expresses concern over abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali

IANS | July 2, 2025 11:44 PM

Bamako, July 2 (IANS) India has expressed concerns regarding the abduction of three Indian nationals employed at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes city of Mali, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Wednesday.

US gives India priority as key South Asia defence partner: Pete Hegseth

IANS | July 2, 2025 10:13 PM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) The US gives India priority as its “key defence partner in South Asia”, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has affirmed to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a Pentagon Spokesperson, Colonel Chris Devine.

PM Modi receives rousing welcome from Indian community in Ghana

IANS | July 2, 2025 9:15 PM

Accra, July 2 (IANS) As he began his landmark visit to Ghana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was accorded a rousing welcome by members of the Indian community at a hotel in Accra, shortly after his arrival in the West African country.

PM Modi begins landmark visit to Ghana, receives warm welcome from President Mahama at airport

IANS | July 2, 2025 8:53 PM

Accra, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Accra on a two-day visit, his first ever bilateral trip to the African nation - also the first Prime Ministerial visit from India to Ghana after three decades.

Quad foreign minister raises alarm over deepening crisis in Myanmar

IANS | July 2, 2025 12:38 PM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) The Quad Foreign Ministers have expressed grave concern about the worsening crisis in Myanmar and its regional implications, and called on the regime to adhere to their ceasefire commitment.

Quad foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to 'free and open' Indo-Pacific

IANS | July 2, 2025 11:08 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Quad Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion.

Trump, Rubio discuss implementing multifaceted cooperation under US-India COMPACT

IANS | July 2, 2025 9:42 AM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) The US-India COMPACT, a multifaceted programme for cooperation between the two countries, was the centrepiece of the meeting between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.