India-Vietnam explore bilateral cooperation in shared areas of interest

IANS | August 18, 2025 9:18 PM

Hanoi, Aug 18 (IANS) Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) T V Ravichandran extended warm greetings from India while participating in the 80th anniversary celebrations of Vietnam's People's Public Security Force Day in Hanoi on Monday. He also held discussions with the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Public Security on bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including security, emerging technologies, and other shared areas of interest.

Basis for positive momentum in India-China ties rests on maintaining peace in border areas: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | August 18, 2025 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Emphasising that it is essential that the process of de-escalation moves forward, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday said that the basis for any momentum in India-China ties remains the ability to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in New Delhi

IANS | August 18, 2025 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day official visit during which he will hold a fresh round of Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on the boundary question with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

China says Wang Yi's India visit an opportunity to enhance 'political mutual trust'

IANS | August 18, 2025 6:08 PM

Beijing, Aug 18 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's India visit will help in both countries working together to implement the consensus reached between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, the country's Foreign Ministry stated on Monday.

Putin dials PM Modi, shares 'insights' on his Alaska meeting with Trump

IANS | August 18, 2025 5:51 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing his assessment of his last week's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska.

India hands over light strike vehicles, critical medical equipment to Nepal

IANS | August 18, 2025 3:08 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 18 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday handed over light strike vehicles, critical care medical equipment and military animals to Nepal's Chief of Army Staff Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel at a special ceremony held at Nepali Army headquarters in Kathmandu.

First 'India Day Parade' showcased deep bond US shares with India: Seattle Mayor

IANS | August 18, 2025 2:51 PM

Seattle, Aug 18 (IANS) In a unique initiative, the 'India Pavilion' at the First 'India Day Parade' organised in Downtown Seattle last week as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations featured more than 30 booths that were set up to represent the 28 States of India along with several thematic exhibits. Each booth showcased distinctive One District One Product (ODOP) items, accompanied by descriptions highlighting their cultural and historical significance.

Ukraine's Zelensky can end war with Russia 'almost immediately': Trump

IANS | August 18, 2025 7:53 AM

Washington, Aug 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could chose to end the war with Russia "almost immediately" or "he can continue to fight".

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to arrive in India today for key talks with EAM Jaishankar, NSA Doval amid Trump tariffs

IANS | August 18, 2025 7:30 AM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will begin his two-day visit to India on Monday, where he will hold crucial bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar.

European leaders will back Zelensky at Oval Office meeting with Trump

IANS | August 18, 2025 4:42 AM

New York, Aug 18 (IANS) European leaders will back Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky with their presence when he comes to the Oval Office on Monday to discuss peace in Russia's war on his country after the summit of Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

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India-Vietnam explore bilateral cooperation in shared areas of interest

Basis for positive momentum in India-China ties rests on maintaining peace in border areas: EAM Jaishankar

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in New Delhi

China says Wang Yi's India visit an opportunity to enhance 'political mutual trust'

Putin dials PM Modi, shares 'insights' on his Alaska meeting with Trump

India hands over light strike vehicles, critical medical equipment to Nepal

First 'India Day Parade' showcased deep bond US shares with India: Seattle Mayor

Ukraine's Zelensky can end war with Russia 'almost immediately': Trump

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to arrive in India today for key talks with EAM Jaishankar, NSA Doval amid Trump tariffs

European leaders will back Zelensky at Oval Office meeting with Trump

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