NSA Ajit Doval to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today in Beijing

IANS | December 18, 2024 4:25 AM

Beijing, Dec 18 (IANS) India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived here on Tuesday to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign Minister Wang Yi as he takes part in the India-China Special Representatives' talks to be held on Wednesday, aimed at restoring the bilateral ties stalled for more than four years due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

NSA Ajit Doval to meet Chinese FM in Beijing on Dec 18 to discuss boundary issue

IANS | December 16, 2024 10:50 PM

Beijing, Dec 16 (IANS) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will meet and hold discussions with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on December 18 in Beijing for the 23rd Special Representatives meeting.

Won't allow our land to be used in any manner that is detrimental to India's interest: Lankan President Dissanayake

IANS | December 16, 2024 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Thanking India for its "immense support" during the unprecedented economic crisis, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday also assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will not allow the island nation to be used in any way that is detrimental to the interest of India.

India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans' exchange visit to commemorate Vijay Diwas

IANS | December 16, 2024 7:30 AM

Dhaka, Dec 16 (IANS) Eight Indian military veterans of Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War reached Dhaka while eight officers of Bangladesh Army arrived in Kolkata to join the Vijay Diwas celebrations in the two countries, officials said.

Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms 'very friendly' call with Trump about need for 'victory' against Iran

IANS | December 16, 2024 5:49 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 16 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about Israel's determination to continue acting against Iran and its armed proxies whenever they try to harm the Jewish state, the premier said in a video statement.

EAM Jaishankar meets President Dissanayake, highlights Sri Lanka's role in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy

IANS | December 16, 2024 1:52 AM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Sunday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a three-day state visit to New Delhi, and highlighted the "island nation's prominent role in India's Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR Outlook".

Myanmar's civil war: A regional crisis with deep implications for Bharat (IANS Analysis)

Yash Tanwar | December 15, 2024 11:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Myanmar's escalating civil war, marked by a fractured opposition and a weakened military regime, has far-reaching implications for regional stability. With over 300 armed groups pursuing varied agendas, the conflict threatens Bharat's northeastern states through increased cross-border violence, drug trafficking, and refugee influx.

Israel to close embassy in Ireland due to 'extreme anti-Israeli policies': Foreign Minister

IANS | December 15, 2024 9:14 PM

Jerusalem, Dec 15 (IANS) Israel announced Sunday that it will close its embassy in Ireland, attributing the decision to the Irish government's "extreme anti-Israeli policies".

Meloni leads strongly, just like 'extraordinary leader' PM Modi: Italian Ambassador (IANS interview)

Ateet Sharma | December 13, 2024 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Italian Ambassador to India, Antonio Bartoli believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an "extraordinary political leader" who has an "extraordinary capacity" to connect with people.

'Syrian Scenarios': What may lie ahead for Arab heartland nation, Middle East, world?

Vikas Datta | December 11, 2024 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The quick fall -- and flight -- of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has evoked triumph in certain quarters and disquiet in others, as it seems to have upended the political situation and strategic calculus of the Middle East. However, a look at the record of the key Arab country and others may suggest the last word on what follows remains to be said.

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NSA Ajit Doval to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today in Beijing

NSA Ajit Doval to meet Chinese FM in Beijing on Dec 18 to discuss boundary issue

Won't allow our land to be used in any manner that is detrimental to India's interest: Lankan President Dissanayake

India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans' exchange visit to commemorate Vijay Diwas

Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms 'very friendly' call with Trump about need for 'victory' against Iran

EAM Jaishankar meets President Dissanayake, highlights Sri Lanka's role in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy

Myanmar's civil war: A regional crisis with deep implications for Bharat (IANS Analysis)

Israel to close embassy in Ireland due to 'extreme anti-Israeli policies': Foreign Minister

Meloni leads strongly, just like 'extraordinary leader' PM Modi: Italian Ambassador (IANS interview)

'Syrian Scenarios': What may lie ahead for Arab heartland nation, Middle East, world?

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