Wonderful to see Indian Railways’ transformation in last 10 years: Erik Solheim

IANS | January 6, 2025 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Erik Solheim, former Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, said on Monday it has been wonderful to observe the improvement of Indian Railways in the last 10 years under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the government laid the foundation stones of multiple projects, further strengthening the country's railway infrastructure.

Worked assiduously to secure release of Indian fishermen from Bangladesh: MEA

IANS | January 2, 2025 9:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Indian government has worked assiduously to secure the release of its fishermen from Bangladesh custody who were arrested by the authorities from the neighbouring country over the past several months for inadvertently crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line.

Iron Brother no more: Pakistan-China relations in crisis (IANS Analysis)

IANS | January 1, 2025 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) In 2015, preceding Chinese President Xi Jinping’s maiden visit to Pakistan, the two nations indulged in grandiose rhetoric to celebrate their friendship. The relationship was described as being "higher than the Himalayas, deeper than the ocean, sweeter than honey, and stronger than steel".

EAM Jaishankar meets Antony Blinken, US NSA Sullivan in Washington

IANS | December 27, 2024 10:35 PM

Washington, Dec 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has held his last round of meetings with his counterpart in the outgoing Joe Biden-led administration, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.