US Defence Secretary Hegseth in Singapore as Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off amid geopolitical tensions

IANS | May 30, 2025 5:23 PM

Singapore, May 30 (IANS) The 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), Asia's premier defence and security summit, opened here on Friday amid geopolitical tensions. This year's dialogue drew representatives from 47 countries, including 40 ministerial-level delegates, 20 chief of defence forces-level delegates, over 20 senior defence officials, and prominent academics, according to the Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).

Indian delegation departs for Algeria after concluding successful Saudi Arabia visit

IANS | May 30, 2025 2:26 PM

Algiers, May 30 (IANS) The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, on Friday departed from Saudi Arabia for Algeria carrying forth India's strong message of zero tolerance for terrorism as part of the diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor and reaffirming the nation's resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

After Italy, Indian delegation set to expose Pakistan in Denmark

IANS | May 29, 2025 8:05 PM

Rome, May 29 (IANS) The Indian all-Party Parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday left Rome after the conclusion of a substantive programme in Italy during which they conveyed unequivocally India's firm stance and national resolve against terrorism and those who aid and abet terrorists.