Rubio’s Delhi visit reflects mature India-US ties and evolving Quad dynamics: Report

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:13 PM

Washington/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The recent visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India reflected a more mature phase in relations between New Delhi and Washington, where strategic convergence continues alongside open discussions on trade frictions, differing geopolitical priorities, and ambiguity regarding American consistency, a report has stated.

No double standards in fight against terrorism: NSA Doval at Moscow Security Forum

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:03 PM

Moscow, May 28 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday stated that there cannot be any double standards in the fight against terrorism and responsible nations have to evaluate their choices in deciding whether they support sponsors of terrorism or counter them with decisive action.

Nepal: In a first, open competition introduced for ambassadorial posts

IANS | May 28, 2026 8:44 PM

Kathmandu, May 28 (IANS) The Nepali government on Thursday invited applications from qualified Nepali citizens for appointment as Nepal's ambassadors and permanent representatives to various countries and international organisations.

US-Japan exercises with Typhon missile system deployment threaten our interest: Russian Foreign Ministry

IANS | May 28, 2026 8:33 PM

Moscow, May 28 (IANS) Moscow on Thursday stated that the US-Japan joint exercises, which include the deployment of Typhon missile system, are viewed as a step that threatens Russia’s interests.

Myanmar President to begin India visit from Bodh Gaya this week

IANS | May 28, 2026 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing will be on an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will begin his visit to India from Bodh Gaya on Saturday.

Japan: Increasing people-to-people ties between Wakayama and India discussed

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:51 PM

Tokyo, May 28 (IANS) President of the Japan-India Friendship Promotion Group of Wakayama Prefectural Assembly called on India's Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo on Thursday, holding discussions on increasing people-to-people ties between Wakayama and India through tourism and cultural exchanges.

PM Modi extends Eid greetings to Bangladesh counterpart Tarique Rahman, reaffirms closer bilateral ties

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:46 PM

Dhaka, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed Eid-ul-Adha greetings to his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman and the people of Bangladesh, expressing New Delhi's readiness to work together on deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

EAM Jaishankar calls on Cyprus President, discusses West Asia situation and India's Mediterranean interests

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:33 PM

Nicosia, May 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday called on Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, holding discussions on the evolving situation in West Asia and India's interests in the Mediterranean.

PM Modi congratulates Janez Jansa on his election as Slovenia's PM

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Janez Jansa on his election as Slovenia's Prime Minister and expressed readiness to working closely with him to further strengthen bilateral ties.

Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles to visit India for Defence Ministers' Dialogue

IANS | May 28, 2026 4:43 PM

Canberra, May 28 (IANS) Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles will travel to India later this week for the second Australia-India Defence Ministers' Dialogue. Marles stated that he is looking forward to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to India.

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Rubio’s Delhi visit reflects mature India-US ties and evolving Quad dynamics: Report

No double standards in fight against terrorism: NSA Doval at Moscow Security Forum

Nepal: In a first, open competition introduced for ambassadorial posts

US-Japan exercises with Typhon missile system deployment threaten our interest: Russian Foreign Ministry

Myanmar President to begin India visit from Bodh Gaya this week

Japan: Increasing people-to-people ties between Wakayama and India discussed

PM Modi extends Eid greetings to Bangladesh counterpart Tarique Rahman, reaffirms closer bilateral ties

EAM Jaishankar calls on Cyprus President, discusses West Asia situation and India's Mediterranean interests

PM Modi congratulates Janez Jansa on his election as Slovenia's PM

Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles to visit India for Defence Ministers' Dialogue

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