US Vice President Vance's India visit an opportunity to review progress in bilateral relations: MEA (Lead)

IANS | April 16, 2025 9:31 PM

New Delhi/Washington, April 16 (IANS) US Vice President J.D. Vance's India visit from April 21 to 24 will provide an opportunity for both sides to review the progress in bilateral relations and the implementation of the outcomes of the India-US Joint Statement issued in February during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.

IMEC will help India become world's 3rd-largest economy: Mansukh Mandaviya

IANS | April 16, 2025 8:26 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) will play a crucial role in making India the world's third-largest economy, Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said here on Wednesday.

Finland President dials PM Modi, discusses ongoing collaborations in digitalization, mobility

IANS | April 16, 2025 6:49 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb reiterated their commitment to further strengthen and deepen the partnership between the two countries, including in the areas of quantum, 5G-6G, AI and cyber-security during their telephonic conversation, on Wednesday.

'India aims to unite developing nations via modern technology'

IANS | April 16, 2025 6:39 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India is using modern technology to bridge geographies and bring the developing nations closer, India's former Ambassador to the EU and the UN, Manjeev Singh Puri, said on Wednesday.

PM Modi, Trump share cordial ties, trade pact set to benefit India: Mark Mobius

IANS | April 16, 2025 2:34 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) As the debate intensifies over the future of the world trade order, ace global investor Mark Mobius on Wednesday said a free bilateral trade agreement with the US would surely benefit India, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump do share a cordial relationship.

Amid talk of Islamic representation, India, G4 reject proposals to allocate UNSC seats on religious basis

IANS | April 16, 2025 9:29 AM

United Nations, April 16 (IANS) Amid talk of Islamic representation, India and other G4 members have rejected proposals to allocate seats on the basis of religion in a reformed Security Council.

India slams Pakistan over Waqf Bill comments, highlights its 'abysmal record' of protecting minority rights

IANS | April 15, 2025 9:57 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for making "motivated and baseless comments" on the Waqf Bill, citing Pakistan's "own abysmal record" when it comes to protecting the rights of minorities.

Iraqi, Iranian FMs discuss regional security, US-Iran Talks

IANS | April 15, 2025 7:05 AM

Baghdad, April 15 (IANS) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during which he affirmed Iraq's support for all effort that contributes to enhancing regional security and stability.

Jordan, Indonesia condemn Israeli violations against Al-Aqsa Mosque

IANS | April 15, 2025 6:41 AM

Amman, April 15 (IANS) King Abdullah II of Jordan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto condemned Israeli violations against the Al-Aqsa Mosque and attempts to divide it both "temporally and spatially," according to a statement by Jordan's Royal Court.

Separate tariffs coming on smartphones, chips imports: US Commerce Secretary

IANS | April 13, 2025 9:29 PM

Washington, April 13 (IANS) A day after the US exempted electronics imports, including semiconductors, from reciprocal tariffs, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday the country is set to launch "separate tariffs" for imports of smartphones, computers, semiconductors, and other components in the next one to two months.