US, Pak hold first phone call to discuss counterterrorism cooperation

IANS | April 8, 2025 7:22 AM

Islamabad, April 8 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed ways to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries in their first telephone conversation. A key focus of the discussion was the return of US military equipment that was left behind in Afghanistan following the withdrawal in 2021.

Crown Prince of Dubai to begin India visit from Tuesday

IANS | April 7, 2025 3:40 PM

New Delhi/Dubai, April 7 (IANS) Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of UAE will be on a two-day visit to India starting Tuesday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Monday.

Under PM Modi's 'Neighbourhood First', India strengthens regional ties with landmark developmental projects

IANS | April 6, 2025 1:11 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has emerged as a trusted development partner to its neighbouring nations, aligning with the vision of the 'Neighbourhood First' policy and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and sustainable regional progress.

Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen during PM Modi's visit

IANS | April 6, 2025 11:39 AM

Colombo, April 6 (IANS) In a significant gesture underscoring growing bilateral goodwill, Sri Lanka on Sunday released 14 Indian fishermen, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the island nation.

PM Modi, Lankan Prez Dissanayake launch India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura

IANS | April 6, 2025 10:57 AM

Anuradhapura, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Sunday jointly inaugurated and flagged off key India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura, marking a significant milestone in the growing bilateral infrastructure cooperation between the two nations.

PM Modi visits Jaya Shri Mahabodhi Temple in Sri Lanka

IANS | April 6, 2025 10:34 AM

Anuradhapura, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, visited the Jaya Shri Mahabodhi Temple in Anuradhapura to seek blessings.

PM Modi to inaugurate India-assisted railway projects in Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura

IANS | April 6, 2025 10:14 AM

Anuradhapura, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a ceremonial Guard of Honour from the Sri Lankan Air Force upon his arrival at the historic city of Anuradhapura, where he, along with Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will inaugurate major India-assisted infrastructure projects.

US Senior South Asia official visiting Pakistan will 'underscore' counterterrorism

IANS | April 6, 2025 7:58 AM

New York, April 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s administration is sending a senior State Department official to Pakistan to “underscore” counterterrorism cooperation while looking at promoting economic ties.

PM Modi has ‘personally’ intervened in arrest of Indian fishermen issue: Senthil Thondaman

IANS | April 5, 2025 11:35 PM

Chennai, April 5 (IANS) President of the Ceylon Workers Congress and former Governor of Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province, Senthil Thondaman, said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ‘personally’ intervened in the arrest of Indian fishermen issue with the Sri Lankan authorities.

India and Sri Lanka sign updated agreement on defence cooperation during PM Modi's visit

IANS | April 5, 2025 2:23 PM

Colombo, April 5 (IANS) Several key agreements, including on defence cooperation and development of Trincomalee as an energy hub, were signed following the bilateral discussions held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, on Saturday.

Diplomacy

US, Pak hold first phone call to discuss counterterrorism cooperation

Crown Prince of Dubai to begin India visit from Tuesday

Under PM Modi's 'Neighbourhood First', India strengthens regional ties with landmark developmental projects

Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen during PM Modi's visit

PM Modi, Lankan Prez Dissanayake launch India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura

PM Modi visits Jaya Shri Mahabodhi Temple in Sri Lanka

PM Modi to inaugurate India-assisted railway projects in Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura

US Senior South Asia official visiting Pakistan will 'underscore' counterterrorism

PM Modi has ‘personally’ intervened in arrest of Indian fishermen issue: Senthil Thondaman

India and Sri Lanka sign updated agreement on defence cooperation during PM Modi's visit

LATEST NEWS

'Watching her journey has been special': Sindhu lauds Devika Sihag after Thailand Masters win

FairPoint: The debate campuses didn't see coming - the rules raised uncomfortable questions

Health industry hails Budget 2026 boost to biopharma sector, clinical trials

National Shooting Trials: Punjab clean sweep junior men’s Skeet T2 trials

Shubham Ranjane's T20 WC homecoming: From playing in Mumbai to representing USA

Lily Allen reportedly set to drop album detailing mistreatment by music executives

Jason Momoa: ‘Stargate Atlantis’ was like going to college

Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and costlier

Sridevi Apalla-starrer Haiku's shooting begins in Idukki

Sensex, Nifty sink nearly 2 pc as STT hike triggers sell-off