Biden defends Delhi's G20 declaration amid criticism for not condemning Russian invasion

TN Ashok | September 11, 2023 9:00 PM

Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) US President Joe Biden went on the defend the G20 joint declaration in Delhi as most Republicans called it a "slap" in the face of Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy thus putting his (Biden) proposal to fund the war torn country with $20.6 billion in military and humanitarian relief aid as Congress resumes its session on September 12 after the summer recess.

50 MoUs signed at India-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum

IANS | September 11, 2023 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) As many as 50 MoUs were signed on Monday between India and Saudi Arabia in the fields of ICT, entrepreneurship, chemicals, energy and advanced manufacturing, during the India-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum held here.

Everyone wants Ukraine war to end but on just and durable terms: US Secy of State

IANS | September 11, 2023 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has denied that the joint statement adopted at the recently-concluded G20 leaders summit in New Delhi has not "explicitly" condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine, saying all "stood up very clearly" for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

India, Saudi Arabia are two fastest growing economies, both nations aligned with each other, says Piyush Goyal

IANS | September 11, 2023 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India and Saudi Arabia are the two fastest-growing economies in the world and both the nations very much aligned with each other.

Modi holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince, reviews wide range of bilateral issues

IANS | September 11, 2023 1:25 PM

New Delhi, September 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the visiting Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman held the first leaders’ meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council on Monday.

Technical snag delays Canadian PM Trudeau's departure from Delhi

IANS | September 10, 2023 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to India for the G20 Summit 2023 hit a snag on Sunday when his official plane experienced a technical issue at Delhi airport.

Biden says he raised human rights, free press with Modi

By Yashwant Raj | September 10, 2023 9:40 PM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that in addition to the "significant business" done at the just-concluded G20 in India such as the rail-ship economic corridor extending from India to Europe, he was able to raise the “importance of respecting human rights … the vital role (of) civil society and a free press” in his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Vietnam upgrades US to highest diplomatic status as hedge against China

TN Ashok | September 10, 2023 9:34 PM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) US President Joe Biden arrived in Hanoi in Vietnam after a successful stint at the G20 summit in New Delhi and secured deals with the South East Asian on semiconductors and minerals strengthening its global supply chains to bypass China.

Defend freedom of peaceful protests, but will push back against hatred, says Trudeau on Khalistani elements

IANS | September 10, 2023 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Amid a series of anti-India protests and death threats to Indian diplomats in Canada by Khalistani extremists, which had evoked sharp reactions from New Delhi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday said that though his country will always defend freedom of peaceful protest, at the same time, it will also push back against hatred.

Any effort to isolate Russia is bound to fail, says Turkish President Erdogan

IANS | September 10, 2023 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) As the Delhi G20 leaders summit called for the immediate revival of the Black Sea grain initiative to ensure that developing and least developed countries, particularly those in Africa, don't suffer, Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said that any initiative to isolate Russia is bound to fail.

Diplomacy

Biden defends Delhi's G20 declaration amid criticism for not condemning Russian invasion

50 MoUs signed at India-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum

Everyone wants Ukraine war to end but on just and durable terms: US Secy of State

India, Saudi Arabia are two fastest growing economies, both nations aligned with each other, says Piyush Goyal

Modi holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince, reviews wide range of bilateral issues

Technical snag delays Canadian PM Trudeau's departure from Delhi

Biden says he raised human rights, free press with Modi

Vietnam upgrades US to highest diplomatic status as hedge against China

Defend freedom of peaceful protests, but will push back against hatred, says Trudeau on Khalistani elements

Any effort to isolate Russia is bound to fail, says Turkish President Erdogan

LATEST NEWS

FIFA WC 2026: Undav's second-half brace takes Germany through to knockouts

Delaware marks International Day of Yoga

Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran talks

Jharkhand T20 League: Jamshedpur Steelers enter SF with win over Dhanbad Diamonds

FIFA WC 2026: Gakpo, Brobbey hit double each as Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1

Neeraj Chopra, Parul Chaudhary crowned Best Athletes at Indian Athletics Awards

Bengal T20 League: Suraj bags hat-trick as Smashers Malda set up final against Rarh Tigers (Ld)

Western countries embrace Yoga ahead of International Day of Yoga today

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Young Punja masterminds Shivamogga Yodhas victory (ld)

Bengal T20 League: Rarh Tigers outclass Royals Purulia to storm into men's final