India expresses constructive support for East Asia Summit preparations

IANS | September 10, 2025 7:15 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 10 (IANS) India on Wednesday expressed constructive support for preparations related to the forthcoming 20th East Asia Summit. Representing India at the East Asia Summit Preparatory Senior Officials’ Meeting (EAS Prep-SOM) in Malaysia's Port Dickson on Wednesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (East), P Kumaran expressed India's "constructive support" for preparations related to the forthcoming summit.

PM Modi, Italian counterpart Meloni reaffirm commitment to deepen strategic partnership

IANS | September 10, 2025 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday with both leaders reaffirming their joint commitment to deepen India-Italy Strategic Partnership. Meloni expressed support for the success of the AI Impact Summit set to be hosted by India in 2026.

India, UAE review entire spectrum of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

IANS | September 10, 2025 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy in New Delhi on Wednesday and reviewed the entire spectrum of the multi-faceted India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including in the areas of political, trade and investment, energy, Defence and security, education, consular, culture and people-to-people ties.

India and EU work to counter scourge of terrorism, including cross-border

IANS | September 10, 2025 5:04 PM

Brussels, Sep 10 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) held their 15th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (CT) in Brussels, reiterating their strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. The two sides agreed that terrorism is a global phenomenon and requires concerted action in a sustained and comprehensive manner.

China’s use of AI in propaganda war triggers serious concerns

IANS | September 10, 2025 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) China-linked information operations are increasingly using generative AI tools to refine content laundering further, covertly spread state propaganda and smear campaigns, and develop fake social media personas, which is giving rise to serious concern worldwide.

PM Modi to visit UP, Uttarakhand on Sep 11; will host Mauritius PM in Varanasi

IANS | September 10, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Thursday, a government statement said.

Unlocking limitless potential of India-US ties: PM Modi responds to Trump’s call for renewed trade talks

IANS | September 10, 2025 8:14 AM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, responded positively to US President Donald Trump’s remark on resuming trade negotiations between India and the United States, emphasising that the discussions will "unlock the limitless potential of the India-US partnership."

Nepal: Infiltration of vested groups destroyed public and private properties, says GenZ leader

IANS | September 9, 2025 11:49 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) KP Khanal, one of the GenZ leaders who called for protests against corruption and a ban on social media apps, said that the infiltration of vested groups during the movement resulted in violence that left nearly two dozen people dead in two days.

PM Modi expresses anguish over Nepal situation, CCS discusses situation

IANS | September 9, 2025 11:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Tuesday, which discussed recent developments in Nepal, where violence has led to the tragic loss of lives, particularly of young people.

UK-India report on infra highlights strong progress in investment

IANS | September 9, 2025 10:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB) Year 1 report, released on Tuesday, highlights strong progress in catalysing sustainable infrastructure investment.