India aspires to combine knowledge and strength with commitment to global peace: Rajnath Singh

IANS | October 20, 2026 11:02 PM

Dushanbe, Oct 20 (IANS) India’s economic transformation, reform-driven governance, technological advancement and growing global stature under Prime Minister Narendra Modi are paving the way for the country to combine prosperity, knowledge and strength with a commitment to global peace, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Indian diaspora in Tajikistan on Tuesday.

Rubio meets Taj hotel security chief on duty during 26/11 terror attacks

IANS | October 20, 2026 10:26 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday met Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace Hotel security Chief Sunil Kudyadi, who was present at the hotel during the 26/11 terror attacks and heard a first-hand account of the attack, including how long the siege lasted.

Expect our partners to show zero tolerance toward terrorism: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 20, 2026 9:12 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday appreciated visiting US Secretary Marco Rubio laying a wreath at the Taj Hotel's 26/11 Memorial while emphasising that India remains clear on its right to defend itself against terrorism and expects its partners also to show zero tolerance toward terrorism.

History of 21st century being written in this region: Rubio in India

IANS | October 20, 2026 8:37 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said the history of the 21st century is being written “in this region”, asserting that the partnership between Washington and New Delhi is shaping what the century will look like.

India, UAE and US hold talks on energy and connectivity during Mumbai trilateral meeting

IANS | October 20, 2026 6:59 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a trilateral meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday, exchanging perspectives on energy, connectivity and contemporary developments.

EAM Jaishankar and US counterpart Rubio discuss advancing ties, regional developments (Ld)

IANS | October 20, 2026 5:53 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on further advancing bilateral ties.

Rubio lays wreath at 26/11 memorial, reaffirms US counter-terrorism solidarity with India

IANS | October 20, 2026 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Reaffirming the shared US-India commitment to combating terrorism, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday laid a wreath at the 26/11 memorial at Mumbai's Taj hotel paying tribute to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks which saw Pakistani terrorists killing 166 people, including six Americans.

Discussed energy security and defence cooperation: Rubio after meeting EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 20, 2026 5:16 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Reaffirming the importance of advancing the US-India strategic partnership, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that he discussed energy security and defence cooperation with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar during their meeting in Mumbai.

EAM Jaishankar, UAE counterpart discuss ways to enhance comprehensive strategic and economic partnership

IANS | October 20, 2026 4:29 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday, reviewing bilateral ties and discussing opportunities to enhance comprehensive strategic and economic partnership.

India-UAE relationship so special, question is how can we do more: UAE Foreign Minister

IANS | October 20, 2026 4:27 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said on Tuesday that UAE leadership aims to have a closer, stronger and more diverse relationship with India. He stated that India and the UAE are very close, but the two nations want to be more closer.

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India aspires to combine knowledge and strength with commitment to global peace: Rajnath Singh

Rubio meets Taj hotel security chief on duty during 26/11 terror attacks

Expect our partners to show zero tolerance toward terrorism: EAM Jaishankar

History of 21st century being written in this region: Rubio in India

India, UAE and US hold talks on energy and connectivity during Mumbai trilateral meeting

EAM Jaishankar and US counterpart Rubio discuss advancing ties, regional developments (Ld)

Rubio lays wreath at 26/11 memorial, reaffirms US counter-terrorism solidarity with India

Discussed energy security and defence cooperation: Rubio after meeting EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar, UAE counterpart discuss ways to enhance comprehensive strategic and economic partnership

India-UAE relationship so special, question is how can we do more: UAE Foreign Minister

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