India-Japan ties deepen amid China’s growing Indo-Pacific aggression: Report

IANS | January 19, 2026 8:50 PM

New Delhi/Tokyo, Jan 19 (IANS) The recent visit of Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to India marked an “execution phase” in bilateral ties, moving from visionary agreements to tangible outcomes. Through diversified partnerships between the two nations, India enhances its strategic autonomy, reducing dependence on any singular power while promoting free and open Indo-Pacific principles to deter coercion, a report said on Monday.

Carved wooden swing and Pashmina shawls — PM Modi's special Indian gifts for UAE President, family

IANS | January 19, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented traditional Indian gifts to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he welcomed the UAE leader and his family at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg.

PM Modi welcomes UAE President at airport, hails strong friendship between both nations

IANS | January 19, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday travelled to the Delhi airport and personally welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he began his third official visit to the country since assuming office.

Need more involvement of India in peace building process: Ukrainian envoy

IANS | January 19, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Ukrainian Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk on Monday called for more Indian involvement in the peace-building process in the war-torn country. In an interview with IANS, Polishchuk called India a "growing power" and stressed that New Delhi needs to play a bigger role even as it chairs groupings like Quad and BRICS.

India, Japan discuss economic security, cultural connect and AI

IANS | January 19, 2026 3:18 PM

Tokyo, Jan 19 (IANS) India's Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick held a meeting with Japan's Minister of Economic Security in Tokyo on Monday, discussing various facets of bilateral partnership, including Economic Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cultural connect.

Polish Deputy PM backs India's call to counter cross-border terrorism

IANS | January 19, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Monday agreed with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on the need to combat cross-border terrorism, citing recent attacks on Polish infrastructure.

'Undermine transatlantic relations': Eight European nations warn after Trump's tariff threat

IANS | January 18, 2026 11:03 PM

Berlin, Jan 18 (IANS) Eight European countries -- Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom -- said on Sunday that tariff threats undermine transatlantic ties and "risk a dangerous downward spiral".

Nikas Safronov exhibition ends India tour after record turnout in 60 years

Rohit Kapoor | January 18, 2026 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18: Cultural diplomacy reached a new level in 2025 -- amid deepening economic ties between Russia and India -- art has become the universal language that needs no translation.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit India tomorrow

IANS | January 18, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit India for an official visit on Monday. This will be Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's third visit to India since assuming office as UAE President and his fifth visit to India over the past 10 years.

US foreign policy raises concerns over revival of new imperial era: Report

IANS | January 17, 2026 9:10 PM

Cape Town, Jan 17 (IANS) With India assuming the BRICS Presidency for 2026, the grouping has gained renewed significance amid a period when multilateral diplomacy is under intense strain, a report has stated.

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India-Japan ties deepen amid China’s growing Indo-Pacific aggression: Report

Carved wooden swing and Pashmina shawls — PM Modi's special Indian gifts for UAE President, family

PM Modi welcomes UAE President at airport, hails strong friendship between both nations

Need more involvement of India in peace building process: Ukrainian envoy

India, Japan discuss economic security, cultural connect and AI

Polish Deputy PM backs India's call to counter cross-border terrorism

'Undermine transatlantic relations': Eight European nations warn after Trump's tariff threat

Nikas Safronov exhibition ends India tour after record turnout in 60 years

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit India tomorrow

US foreign policy raises concerns over revival of new imperial era: Report

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