United Nations, May 5 (IANS) Ahead of the UN Security Council meeting on India and Pakistan, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that it pains him that their ties have reached a "boiling point".
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met her Italian counterpart Giancarlo Giorgetti, on the sidelines of the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in the Italian city of Milan and explored ways to strengthen India-Italy economic ties and enhance cooperation in global and multilateral platforms on issues of mutual interest.
United Nations, May 5 (IANS) UN Assistant Secretary-General Mohamed Khaled Khiari will brief the Security Council at its closed-door meeting on Monday about the tense situation between India and Pakistan following the terrorist massacre in Pahalgam, according to the Council president’s office.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart General Nakatani in New Delhi, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to deepening Defence ties and countering regional security threats, including terrorism.
Moscow/New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and "strongly condemned" the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, offering "full support" to India in its ongoing fight against terrorism.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Government has asked Parameswaran Iyer, Executive Director at the World Bank, to temporarily take up the additional responsibility as India's nominee director on the IMF Board, ahead of the crucial meeting on May 9 to consider Pakistan’s case for a loan from the multilateral institution, according to reliable sources.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Discussions to deepen bilateral defence cooperation will top the agenda during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's meeting with his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani here on Monday, an official said.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong after his People's Action Party (PAP) secured a decisive victory in the general elections, earning its 14th consecutive mandate to govern the country.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will not likely attend Russia's Victory Day parade to be held in Moscow on May 9 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's win over Germany in World War II, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov telephonically and held discussions amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.
