Saudi Foreign Minister dials EAM Jaishankar and Pak Foreign Minister, discusses efforts to de-escalate tensions

IANS | May 10, 2025 3:19 PM

Riyadh, May 10 (IANS) Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Saturday held separate telephonic conversations with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, discussing efforts aimed at reducing the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.

Explained: India's abstention during IMF vote on Pakistan loan

IANS | May 10, 2025 12:05 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India on Friday strongly opposed further financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Pakistan at its executive board meeting in Washington, DC.

Trump wants India-Pak tensions to de-escalate, says White House

Yashwant Raj | May 9, 2025 11:28 PM

Washington, May 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump wants tensions between India and Pakistan to “de-escalate as quickly as possible”, the White House said on Friday.

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth meets President Putin, thanks Russia for support in fight against terror

IANS | May 9, 2025 4:22 PM

Moscow, May 9 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, representing India at Russia's 80th Victory Day celebrations marking the end of World War 2 in Moscow, also met Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit.

In setback to Pakistan, World Bank distances itself from Indus Water Treaty

IANS | May 9, 2025 3:08 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) In a major setback to Pakistan, the World Bank made it clear on Friday that it has no role to play in sorting out matters related to the Indus Water Treaty, which India has suspended following the terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.

PM Modi, LoP Gandhi greet Pope on election as new leader of Christian world

IANS | May 9, 2025 2:57 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted new Pope Robert Francis Prevost on being elected as the global head of the Catholic Church and spiritual leader of the Christian community around the world, hoping his leadership will promote harmony and peace.

EAM Jaishankar conveys wishes on Europe Day; highlights expansion of India, EU strategic partnership

IANS | May 9, 2025 2:47 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday extended his wishes to Kaja Kallas the Vice-President of the European Commission, and the European Union (EU) on Europe Day, appreciating the consistent growth of the Strategic Partnership between India and the EU.

India-Pakistan conflict is 'none of our business', says US Vice-President Vance

IANS | May 9, 2025 3:22 AM

Washington, May 9 (IANS) US Vice-President J.D. Vance has said that the conflict between India and Pakistan is "fundamentally none of our business," though he and President Donald Trump are encouraging both the countries to de-escalate.

India's retaliatory action against Pak-directed terror attack in Pahalgam

DC Pathak | May 8, 2025 10:58 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist killings of innocent tourists at Pahalgam and a similar response from President Vladimir Putin of Russia, no doubt strengthened India’s hands in its successful attempt to create a long-term deterrence against Pakistan.

Gautam Adani sees group’s pact to set up 5,000 MW projects in Bhutan as deepening of partnership

IANS | May 8, 2025 8:48 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday said the signing of the MoU to jointly develop 5,000 MW of hydropower projects in Bhutan represented a deepening of the group’s partnership with the Himalayan country.

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Saudi Foreign Minister dials EAM Jaishankar and Pak Foreign Minister, discusses efforts to de-escalate tensions

Explained: India's abstention during IMF vote on Pakistan loan

Trump wants India-Pak tensions to de-escalate, says White House

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth meets President Putin, thanks Russia for support in fight against terror

In setback to Pakistan, World Bank distances itself from Indus Water Treaty

PM Modi, LoP Gandhi greet Pope on election as new leader of Christian world

EAM Jaishankar conveys wishes on Europe Day; highlights expansion of India, EU strategic partnership

India-Pakistan conflict is 'none of our business', says US Vice-President Vance

India's retaliatory action against Pak-directed terror attack in Pahalgam

Gautam Adani sees group’s pact to set up 5,000 MW projects in Bhutan as deepening of partnership

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