Working to have more Italy in India, more India in Italy: Antonio Tajani

IANS | December 11, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani stated on Thursday that he discussed in detail the strategic and future common action to increase India-Italy bilateral cooperation during his meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar. He expressed optimism that the two sides will continue to keep working to have more Italy in India and more India in Italy.

US policy oscillates between confrontation and conciliation, especially for India, China

Jayanta Bhattacharya | December 11, 2025 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) From oil to rice, the United States refuses to accept any trade that can even hypothetically affect "MAGA" interests. A punitive tariff has already been imposed on India for purchasing "sanctioned" Russian oil, taking the total "reciprocal tariff" up to 50 per cent for several commodities.

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh celebrates UNESCO's inscription of Diwali at Kenya's historic Ram Temple

IANS | December 11, 2025 11:19 AM

Nairobi, Dec 11 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh joined the celebrations at the historic Sri Ram Temple in Kenya to mark Diwali's inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

India continues post-cyclone relief efforts in Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu

IANS | December 11, 2025 9:43 AM

Colombo, Dec 11 (IANS) The Indian Army has expanded its humanitarian operations in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, fast-tracking the restoration of damaged bridges, restoring connectivity, and strengthening on-ground medical support as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu.

Indian envoy to Canada meets Speaker of House of Commons, discusses parliamentary cooperation

IANS | December 11, 2025 9:09 AM

Ottawa, Dec 11 (IANS) In a bid to boost India-Canada parliamentary ties, Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K. Patnaik met Canadian Speaker of the House of Commons, Francis Scarpaleggia and discussed shared democratic values along with avenues for future cooperation between the two countries.

Indian American community hailed as economic ‘bridge’ amid sharp immigration concerns

IANS | December 11, 2025 7:37 AM

Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The vital role of Indian Americans in strengthening the US–India partnership took centre stage during a Congressional hearing, even as lawmakers sharply criticised the Trump administration's policies affecting visas, immigration pathways, and bilateral goodwill.

PM Modi talks with Netanyahu; reaffirms zero-tolerance on terror

IANS | December 10, 2025 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a telephone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, and the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in West Asia.

Russia prioritises lasting peace in Ukraine over ceasefire: Kremlin

IANS | December 10, 2025 7:27 PM

Moscow, Dec 10 (IANS) Russia prioritises lasting and sustainable peace in Ukraine over a ceasefire, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

India-Italy ties built on democratic values, commitment to stable and prosperous world: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | December 10, 2025 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Hailing ties between India and Italy, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that the partnership between the two nations is based on democratic values, respect for civilisation, culture, heritage, and a commitment to a stable, secure and prosperous world.

'Very important and strategic': Oman envoy on PM Modi's upcoming visit

IANS | December 10, 2025 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Oman's Ambassador to India Issa Saleh Abdullah Saleh Alshibani on Wednesday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Oman "important and strategic" and stated that it gives a strong signal towards the bilateral relations between both nations.

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Working to have more Italy in India, more India in Italy: Antonio Tajani

US policy oscillates between confrontation and conciliation, especially for India, China

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh celebrates UNESCO's inscription of Diwali at Kenya's historic Ram Temple

India continues post-cyclone relief efforts in Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu

Indian envoy to Canada meets Speaker of House of Commons, discusses parliamentary cooperation

Indian American community hailed as economic ‘bridge’ amid sharp immigration concerns

PM Modi talks with Netanyahu; reaffirms zero-tolerance on terror

Russia prioritises lasting peace in Ukraine over ceasefire: Kremlin

India-Italy ties built on democratic values, commitment to stable and prosperous world: EAM Jaishankar

'Very important and strategic': Oman envoy on PM Modi's upcoming visit

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