India rejects EU criticism over participation in Russian-Belarusian military exercise

IANS | September 19, 2025 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Rejecting the criticism from European Union on India's participation in multilateral Zapad exercise held in Russia's Nizhniy, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday pointed out that several countries, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) members like the United States, Turkey and Hungary, have also participated in the major exercise as observers.

India reiterates full support to Nepal towards restoring peace and stability

IANS | September 19, 2025 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Reiterating New Delhi's "unwavering support" for restoring peace and stability in Nepal, India on Friday assured that as a close neighbour and fellow democracy, it will continue working closely with the Himalayan nation for the well-being and prosperity of people from both countries.

India and Bhutan inaugurate friendship Tsirang multi-sports hall project

IANS | September 19, 2025 5:09 PM

Thimphu, Sep 19 (IANS) The Tsirang Multi-Sports Hall, an India-Bhutan friendship project, was inaugurated on Friday, the Indian Embassy in Thimphu announced in a social media post highlighting how the new indoor sports complex will tremendously serve the local community.

PM Modi plants Kadamb sapling gifted by King Charles at his residence

IANS | September 19, 2025 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadamb sapling at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Interestingly, this Kadamb sapling was given to him by King Charles III of the United Kingdom as a birthday gift on turning 75 on September 17.

US return to Bagram faces logistical, diplomatic challenges

Jayanta Bhattacharya | September 19, 2025 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday again publicly stated that he is considering a return to the strategic Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. It has been four years since the American-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) withdrew from the airbase, which is about 60 km north of Kabul.