'India getting utmost respect for its independent foreign policy, prioritisation of national interests'

IANS | March 27, 2026 10:04 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) India and Russia recently reviewed their bilateral ties during the second international conference 'Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations' and emphasised the steps required for sustaining policy measures in the coming years. The two nations agreed to contribute to further strengthening cooperation and to deepen mutual understanding in moving ahead into the future, a report has detailed.

PM Modi rallies states to tackle West Asia crisis with 'Team India' approach

IANS | March 27, 2026 9:59 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a video conference with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review India’s preparedness in light of the evolving situation in West Asia and its potential impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and supply chains.

EAM Jaishankar and Ukrainian counterpart discuss bilateral ties, developments in West Asia

IANS | March 27, 2026 4:09 PM

Paris, March 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in France on Friday. Both ministers discussed developments in West Asia, importance of regional stabilisation and the safe functioning of key global supply chains. They also reaffirmed their mutual interest in strengthening bilateral ties.

Targetting of Iranian school crime against humanity: Iran's FM at UNHRC session

IANS | March 27, 2026 3:20 PM

Tehran, March 27 (IANS) The brutal attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girl's School in Iran's Minab cannot be justified, covered up, and must not be met with silence and indifference, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during an urgent debate held on Friday afternoon.

India's pragmatic Middle East strategy deepens ties with Israel: Report

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:29 PM

Washington, March 27 (IANS) India's balanced and pragmatic approach amid the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is likely to deepen its strategic partnership with Israel. According to a report in the US-based think tank ‘Middle East Forum', over the past three decades, India’s strategic partnership with Israel has grown steadily and evolved from limited diplomatic interactions into a robust security and technology relationship.