'Voice of India carries lot of weight bilaterally and in international forums': Austrian Chancellor Stocker

IANS | April 16, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker on Thursday hailed India's role bilaterally and in international forums, saying that New Delhi's "voice carries a lot of weight". Stocker stated that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi agree that peace in all conflicts can be achieved through negotiations.

India, Austria to strengthen partnership in defence, semiconductors and quantum: PM Modi

IANS | April 16, 2026 12:59 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Austria will strengthen their partnership in defence, semiconductors, quantum, and biotechnology.

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House

IANS | April 16, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker held a bilateral meeting at New Delhi's Hyderabad House on Thursday, focusing on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, green technology, and critical sectors.

India chairs BRICS health meet, pitches lifestyle, mental health focus

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to advance cooperation on public health priorities ranging from tuberculosis research to digital health architecture and mental wellness.

Meeting between PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor to open new avenues for cooperation: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker in New Delhi on Wednesday, expressing confidence that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, set to be held on Thursday, will open new avenues for greater cooperation between the two nations.

India and Kenya discuss further strengthening parliamentary exchanges

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:44 PM

Nairobi, April 15 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika called on Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula in Nairobi on Wednesday as the two sides held discussions on further strengthening parliamentary exchanges and advancing bilateral ties through the Friendship Groups.

EAM Jaishankar, visiting French Senate Friendship Group discusses enhancing bilateral ties

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday met the visiting French Senate Friendship Group led by Senator Mireille Jouve in New Delhi, discussing various aspects of the bilateral ties with them.

Attacks on merchant shipping completely unacceptable: EAM Jaishankar at AZEC-Plus meet

IANS | April 15, 2026 3:03 PM

Tokyo/New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday underlined India’s strong commitment to safe and unimpeded transit passage of maritime shipping while assuring that India will continue to work with like-minded partners to develop supply chain resilience.

India and Germany agree to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, defence

IANS | April 15, 2026 1:34 PM

Berlin, April 15 (IANS) India and Germany held Foreign Office Consultations in Berlin and agreed to further deepen and diversify cooperation in areas of contemporary relevance, including critical and emerging technologies, defence, industrial collaboration, digital governance, renewable energy, green hydrogen, innovation, and development cooperation in third countries, the MEA said on Wednesday.

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker arrives in India to boost bilateral ties, strategic partnership

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:58 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Austria’s Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker arrived in India on Wednesday for his first official visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across key sectors such as trade, investment and emerging technologies.

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'Voice of India carries lot of weight bilaterally and in international forums': Austrian Chancellor Stocker

India, Austria to strengthen partnership in defence, semiconductors and quantum: PM Modi

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House

India chairs BRICS health meet, pitches lifestyle, mental health focus

Meeting between PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor to open new avenues for cooperation: EAM Jaishankar

India and Kenya discuss further strengthening parliamentary exchanges

EAM Jaishankar, visiting French Senate Friendship Group discusses enhancing bilateral ties

Attacks on merchant shipping completely unacceptable: EAM Jaishankar at AZEC-Plus meet

India and Germany agree to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, defence

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker arrives in India to boost bilateral ties, strategic partnership

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