India and South Africa deepen cultural ties during Shekhawat's visit

IANS | October 30, 2025 2:25 PM

Johannesburg, Oct 30 (IANS) Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat held a meeting with South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie on the sidelines of the 4th G20 Culture Working Group Meet in Zimbali, near Durban on Thursday. He expressed India and South Africa's commitment to deepen ties through an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cultural cooperation.

Trump announces US will start testing nukes in break from 33 years of restraint

IANS | October 30, 2025 11:57 AM

New York, Oct 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump has announced that the US will start testing nuclear weapons “immediately” in a break from 33 years of the country's self-restraint.

Delegation of Indian MPs participates in Asian Parliamentary Assembly meeting in Moscow

IANS | October 29, 2025 8:17 PM

Moscow, Oct 29 (IANS) A three-member delegation of Indian MPs - including Rajkumar Chahar, C N Manjunath and V Sivadasan - attended the meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs in Moscow on Wednesday.

Japanese PM bats for 'new golden chapter' in India-Japan strategic partnership

IANS | October 29, 2025 7:28 PM

Tokyo, Oct 29 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday expressed willingness to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to open a new golden chapter in Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two nations.

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to elevate defence cooperation

IANS | October 29, 2025 6:48 PM

New Delhi/Moscow, Oct 29 (IANS) India and Russia held the fifth Meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation of Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation in New Delhi on Wednesday, with the discussions focusing on strengthening the ongoing defence engagements between two nations and new initiatives under the ambit of the existing bilateral cooperation mechanism.

Working closely with Thailand to repatriate Indians fleeing from Myanmar scam-centres: MEA

IANS | October 29, 2025 6:16 PM

Bangkok/New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) India on Wednesday said that it is working closely with the authorities in Thailand for early repatriation of Indian nationals who have been detained in the country after crossing over from Myanmar over the past few days.

EAM Jaishankar, European Parliamentary delegation discuss deepening trade cooperation

IANS | October 29, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met delegation of European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing ways to maximise convergences and deepen cooperation.

Poverty on rise in Bangladesh amid political instability, Yunus fails to deliver: Report

IANS | October 29, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Poverty is on the rise in Bangladesh as the political instability in post-Hasina Bangladesh has led to a decline in investment and industrial growth, according to an article in the Asian Lite newspaper.

North Korea responds to Trump's meeting offer with cruise missile launch

IANS | October 29, 2025 9:17 AM

Seoul, Oct 29 (IANS) North Korea has remained tight-lipped about US President Donald Trump's repeated offer to meet leader Kim Jong-un, responding only with a cruise missile test-fire, a move analysts interpreted as likely 'rejecting' the offer.

ASEAN-India Summit serves as groundwork for multipolar and sustainable region: Report

IANS | October 28, 2025 9:11 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 28 (IANS) The ASEAN-India Summit provided a platform for Southeast Asian partners -- India foremost among them -- to contribute actively in building a more multipolar, inclusive, and sustainable regional dynamic, a report stated on Tuesday.

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India and South Africa deepen cultural ties during Shekhawat's visit

Trump announces US will start testing nukes in break from 33 years of restraint

Delegation of Indian MPs participates in Asian Parliamentary Assembly meeting in Moscow

Japanese PM bats for 'new golden chapter' in India-Japan strategic partnership

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to elevate defence cooperation

Working closely with Thailand to repatriate Indians fleeing from Myanmar scam-centres: MEA

EAM Jaishankar, European Parliamentary delegation discuss deepening trade cooperation

Poverty on rise in Bangladesh amid political instability, Yunus fails to deliver: Report

North Korea responds to Trump's meeting offer with cruise missile launch

ASEAN-India Summit serves as groundwork for multipolar and sustainable region: Report

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