Anurag Bhushan appointed India's new Ambassador to Sweden

IANS | May 15, 2025 2:18 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday announced that Anurag Bhushan, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the batch of 1995, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Sweden. Bhushan is currently the Additional Secretary in the ministry and is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

Trump meets Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh

IANS | May 14, 2025 2:42 PM

Riyadh, May 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump met Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in the presence of Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Maha CM Fadnavis, BJP leaders and others hail PM Modi’s ‘new normal’ in war on terror; back strong stance against Pak

IANS | May 12, 2025 10:46 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation has set a clear and firm tone on India's stance towards terrorism, national security, and Pakistan's role in supporting terror activities. In a powerful speech, PM Modi outlined a series of strong measures aimed at countering terrorism, declaring that any future acts of terror will be treated as acts of war.

World has seen India's capability, terrorists will no longer be spared: PM Modi's top quotes

IANS | May 12, 2025 10:24 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined India’s unwavering commitment to combat terrorism, following the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’. He dedicated the mission to the nation's collective spirit, especially to the women of India, whose honour and safety are at the heart of this decisive action. 'Operation Sindoor' has sent an unambiguous message to terrorist groups and their supporters: any attack on India and its citizens will be met with full force.