Pakistan's growing bonhomie with Russia: Time to sit up and take notice?

Baidya Bikash Basu | May 20, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi: Pakistan's relations with Russia were sour historically before a decision was taken to bring a strategic shift in Pakistan's foreign policy. The shift envisaged reaching out to Moscow as part of Islamabad’s efforts to diversify its foreign policy options in early 2000s. Since then, regular high-level visits and meetings have been the hallmark of recent Russia–Pakistan engagements.

EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch PM Dick Schoof, thanks Netherlands for strong stand against terrorism

IANS | May 20, 2025 2:05 PM

The Hague, May 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday met with the Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague, thanking him for the European nation's unequivocal condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir which had resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians.

Kuwait hosts five-day exhibition celebrating 250 years of 'friendship' with India

IANS | May 20, 2025 1:38 PM

Kuwait City, May 20 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika and Director General of Kuwait's National Center for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Mohammad Al-Jassar inaugurated 5-day exhibition cum talk series, 'Rihla-e-Dosti: 250 Years of India-Kuwait Friendship' on Monday at National Library in Kuwait city.

Nepal: Leaders, experts call for 'bigger space' in enhancing ties with India

IANS | May 20, 2025 12:09 PM

Kathmandu, May 20 (IANS) Nepal's political party leaders, lawmakers, and experts have urged that the Himalayan nation must push for a bigger space in its relationship with India, especially following the April 22 Pahlagam terror attack.

Value contribution of diaspora in strengthening India-Netherlands ties, says EAM Jaishankar

IANS | May 20, 2025 10:17 AM

The Hague, May 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his visit to the Netherlands, appreciated the Indian community for its significant contribution in enhancing the relationship between India and the European nation.

India sends humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees as Pak continues mass deportations

IANS | May 20, 2025 9:07 AM

Kabul, May 20 (IANS) As Pakistan intensifies its mass deportation of Afghan refugees, India has stepped in with humanitarian aid for thousands of affected families, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting the Afghan people in times of crisis.

India gives proof of TRF terror to UNSC sanctions panel monitoring team: Sources

Arul Louis | May 20, 2025 9:01 AM

United Nations, May 20 (IANS) A delegation from India has met with the monitoring team of the United Nations (UN) Security Council's panel that sanctions terrorists and provided it with evidence of The Resistance Front (TRF) carrying out the massacre in Pahalgam, according to sources.

India at LIMA 2025: Union Minister Sanjay Seth meets Malaysian PM Ibrahim

IANS | May 20, 2025 8:21 AM

Langkawi, May 20 (IANS) India marked a prominent presence at the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), with Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth meeting Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim during the event’s grand opening ceremony.

Trump didn’t broker 'understanding', Jaishankar’s words on 'Operation Sindoor' twisted: Govt tells MPs

IANS | May 19, 2025 8:03 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in a closed-door briefing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, clarified that India did not carry out any strikes on Pakistan's nuclear infrastructure during Operation Sindoor. According to sources present at the meeting, the government made it clear that the operation remained entirely conventional in nature, and there was no nuclear signalling or threats from the Pakistani side during the recent military confrontation.

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Netherlands, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties

IANS | May 19, 2025 1:35 PM

The Hague, May 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday arrived in the Netherlands for an official visit aimed at boosting the bilateral relations between India and the European nation.

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Pakistan's growing bonhomie with Russia: Time to sit up and take notice?

EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch PM Dick Schoof, thanks Netherlands for strong stand against terrorism

Kuwait hosts five-day exhibition celebrating 250 years of 'friendship' with India

Nepal: Leaders, experts call for 'bigger space' in enhancing ties with India

Value contribution of diaspora in strengthening India-Netherlands ties, says EAM Jaishankar

India sends humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees as Pak continues mass deportations

India gives proof of TRF terror to UNSC sanctions panel monitoring team: Sources

India at LIMA 2025: Union Minister Sanjay Seth meets Malaysian PM Ibrahim

Trump didn’t broker 'understanding', Jaishankar’s words on 'Operation Sindoor' twisted: Govt tells MPs

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Netherlands, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties

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