Deepening trade, debt sustainability, critical minerals key focus areas at G20 Summit: SA Envoy

IANS | November 15, 2025 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) As South Africa gears up to organise the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg next week, the country's envoy in New Delhi, Anil Sooklal, on Saturday said it has brought sharp focus on the African continental free trade areas, and how the G20 nations can partner with the African continent in terms of deepening trade.

'Global leader' PM Modi held in high regard for championing issues of Global South: SA envoy

IANS | November 15, 2025 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to South Africa next week to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, the country's envoy in New Delhi on Saturday hailed the continuous efforts and contributions made by the Indian PM to fulfill the collective aspirations of the Global South.

PM Modi and President Ramaphosa set to bolster India-South Africa partnership during G20 Summit: Envoy

IANS | November 15, 2025 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have an extensive agenda lined up for their bilateral meeting next week that will take place on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, Anil Sooklal, the High Commissioner of South Africa to India, revealed to IANS in an exclusive chat on Saturday.

Indian missions across globe celebrate 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas'

IANS | November 15, 2025 5:05 PM

Singapore, Nov 15 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions all over the world celebrated 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' on Saturday, marking the 150th birth anniversary of legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda.

Indian Navy chief discusses deepening maritime ties, Indo-Pacific security with top US officials

IANS | November 15, 2025 2:13 PM

Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held a series of high-level discussions with top US military officials in a step towards enhancing maritime cooperation between the two nations.

Indian community steps up for relief efforts in hurricane-hit Jamaica

IANS | November 15, 2025 12:55 PM

Kingston, Nov 15 (IANS) Reaffirming India's solidarity with Jamaica, members of the Indian community in Kingston visited affected communities in St. Elizabeth Parish of the Caribbean nation and assisted in the recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

India, Paraguay hold first JCM meeting, discuss enhancing bilateral ties

IANS | November 15, 2025 11:07 AM

Asuncion, Nov 15 (IANS) India and Paraguay held the First Meeting of the Joint Commission Mechanism (JCM) in the Paraguayan capital city of Asuncion, where both sides conducted a comprehensive review of the current state of bilateral relations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.

India criticises Pakistan heading UNSC committee on sanctions against Taliban

Arul Louis | November 15, 2025 10:37 AM

United Nations, Nov 15 (IANS) India has criticised Pakistan heading the Security Council’s committee on sanctions against the Taliban and co-chairing the counter-terrorism panel, citing conflicts of interest.

India, EU discuss Comprehensive Framework of Cooperation on Mobility

IANS | November 14, 2025 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) India and EU held the 9th High Level Dialogue for Migration and Mobility (HLDMM) in New Delhi and expressed satisfaction with the successful implementation of the India-EU Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility (India-EU CAMM).

Tibetan climate crisis gains global attention at COP30 in Brazil

IANS | November 14, 2025 7:47 PM

Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) The Sweden based-Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs (SCSA-IPA) at the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) participated in the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 30) in Brazil’s Belem city, followed by high-level dialogues in Rio de Janeiro, to highlight one of the world’s most neglected ecological flashpoints and the rapidly worsening climate crisis across Tibet and the Himalayan region.

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Deepening trade, debt sustainability, critical minerals key focus areas at G20 Summit: SA Envoy

'Global leader' PM Modi held in high regard for championing issues of Global South: SA envoy

PM Modi and President Ramaphosa set to bolster India-South Africa partnership during G20 Summit: Envoy

Indian missions across globe celebrate 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas'

Indian Navy chief discusses deepening maritime ties, Indo-Pacific security with top US officials

Indian community steps up for relief efforts in hurricane-hit Jamaica

India, Paraguay hold first JCM meeting, discuss enhancing bilateral ties

India criticises Pakistan heading UNSC committee on sanctions against Taliban

India, EU discuss Comprehensive Framework of Cooperation on Mobility

Tibetan climate crisis gains global attention at COP30 in Brazil

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