India has no right to question references made on J&K in Pak-China joint statement: Pakistan Foreign Office

Hamza Ameer | June 20, 2024 2:41 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that New Delhi holds "no authority or ground" to raise questions on references made on Jammu and Kashmir in the Pakistan-China Joint statement issued in Beijing after talks between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on June 8.

IANS Analysis: China's powerplay on food

IANS | June 19, 2024 10:19 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the largest specialized agency of the United Nations focusing on agriculture, food security, and nutrition policies worldwide, is composed of 194 member countries. However, controversy has surrounded the FAO since the election and subsequent re-election of Qu Dongyu from China as Director-General in 2019.

Canada Parliament 'honours' slain Khalistani terrorist Nijjar with moment of silence

IANS | June 19, 2024 10:14 AM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Canadian Parliament has marked the first anniversary of the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar by holding a moment of silence in the House of Commons.

NATO chief eyes Indo-Pacific cooperation as Putin visits North Korea

IANS | June 19, 2024 6:30 AM

Washington, June 19 (IANS/DPA) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed the importance of expanding cooperation between the Western military alliance and partners in the Indo-Pacific region, amid a visit to North Korea by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Sullivan calls on PM Modi as India-US work on deepening strategic partnership

IANS | June 17, 2024 7:52 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the visiting US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan of deepening the India-US strategic partnership during his third term.

Did the Ukrainian Peace Conference achieve what Zelensky or its organisers desired?

Vikas Datta | June 17, 2024 7:21 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky extolled the outcome of the peace conference in Switzerland - held without the presence of Russia, which was not invited - contending that all the participants at the summit, representing "the majority of the world", have recognised his country's position.

Focus on strategic technology and defence cooperation as Sullivan begins India visit

IANS | June 17, 2024 3:09 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan began his two-day visit to India on Monday as both countries take the next steps in strategic technology and defence cooperation during the third term of the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Adani Group to build 570 MW green hydro plant in Bhutan, to collaborate on infra projects: Gautam Adani

IANS | June 16, 2024 11:44 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Sunday announced the signing of an agreement with Bhutan for a 570 MW green hydro plant, along with collaborating on transformative infrastructure initiatives in the neighbouring country.

India among 12 countries that avoid signing final communique of Ukraine Peace Summit

IANS | June 16, 2024 7:33 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) India on Sunday said that it has decided to "avoid association with the joint communique or any other document" emerging from the two-day 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine' being held at Burgenstock near Lucerne in Switzerland.

With over 20 million views, 'Melodi' selfie video breaks Internet

IANS | June 15, 2024 9:32 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The five-second selfie video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni smiling and waving at the camera is set to become one of the most viewed clips on social media.

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India has no right to question references made on J&K in Pak-China joint statement: Pakistan Foreign Office

IANS Analysis: China's powerplay on food

Canada Parliament 'honours' slain Khalistani terrorist Nijjar with moment of silence

NATO chief eyes Indo-Pacific cooperation as Putin visits North Korea

Sullivan calls on PM Modi as India-US work on deepening strategic partnership

Did the Ukrainian Peace Conference achieve what Zelensky or its organisers desired?

Focus on strategic technology and defence cooperation as Sullivan begins India visit

Adani Group to build 570 MW green hydro plant in Bhutan, to collaborate on infra projects: Gautam Adani

India among 12 countries that avoid signing final communique of Ukraine Peace Summit

With over 20 million views, 'Melodi' selfie video breaks Internet

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