US Prez set the agenda for Indo-Pak nuclear pact in 1988: Nishikant Dubey

IANS | May 29, 2025 11:38 AM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, on Thursday, cited a declassified letter from former US President Ronald Reagan to then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to criticise the Congress party for questioning American involvement in diplomatic efforts between India and Pakistan.

Settlement of Ukraine conflict 'very complicated', admits Russian Ambassador (IANS interview)

IANS | May 28, 2025 9:03 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov on Wednesday admitted that the settlement of the Ukraine conflict remains "very complicated" and the focus should rather be on ending the war instead of initiating short ceasefires. Accusing Kyiv of repeatedly violating ceasefires, the Russian diplomat cited the recent exchange of prisoners as a positive development. At the same time, he made it clear that a ceasefire alone would not bring peace in Ukraine.

Russian Ambassador heaps praise on PM Modi's leadership, lauds India for punishing culprits behind Pahalgam (IANS exclusive)

IANS | May 28, 2025 8:08 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Asserting that both India and Russia stand for a multipolar world order, Russia's Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership while also praising New Delhi for identifying, tracking and punishing the culprits behind the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians.

India's national consensus and collective resolve against terrorism highlighted in South Africa

IANS | May 28, 2025 7:24 PM

Johannesburg, May 28 (IANS) The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation, led by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) Supriya Sule on Wednesday explained the background of terror incidents in India, including the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, while conveying India's united message of zero tolerance for terrorism during a meeting with the Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Province (NCOP) of South Africa, Poobalan Govender, and other Members of the Parliament of South Africa.

ASEAN Secretary General appreciates India's principled approach on terrorism

IANS | May 28, 2025 6:59 PM

Jakarta, May 28 (IANS) The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha on Wednesday held a meaningful interaction with Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta reaffirming India's unwavering stand against cross-border terrorism. The Secretary-General strongly condemned all forms of terrorism and appreciated India's principled approach reiterating ASEAN's commitment to work closely with India — a comprehensive strategic partner — on security and counter-terrorism cooperation.