Russian delegation meets Lok Sabha Speaker as both countries strengthen parliamentary ties

IANS | April 2, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a meeting with visiting Deputy Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vladimir Yakushev and members of the Russian Parliamentary delegation at Parliament House in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing cooperation in sectors like trade, technology, cultural linkages and strengthening parliamentary ties.

Russian Deputy PM arrives in Delhi for key talks on defence, energy and trade

IANS | April 2, 2026 6:43 AM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov arrived in New Delhi early on Thursday for high-level discussions covering defence, energy, trade and a range of other bilateral issues.

PM Modi chairs CCS meet to safeguard India from West Asia war fallout

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:55 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the evolving situation in West Asia and assess its potential impact on India's national interests.

India wasted no time, managed energy security and diversified supply sources: Former diplomat

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:13 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) A former diplomat on Wednesday lauded Indian government's approach towards the ongoing conflict in West Asia, highlighting that New Delhi has diversified its sources of energy supply and is also able to secure the safe transit of its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

MEA debunks claim of India seeking observer status in 'Islamabad Peace Process'

IANS | April 1, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday strongly refuted circulating reports claiming that India has formally sought observer status in the so-called "Islamabad Peace Process", terming them completely fake.

Russian Deputy PM to hold talks with NSA Doval, EAM Jaishankar and FM Sitharaman on Thursday

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:59 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov will arrive in New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day official visit to India.

Beijing ready to strengthen strategic alignment, cooperation with India: Chinese envoy

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) China's Ambassador Xu Feihong on Wednesday expressed Beijing's readiness to strengthen strategic alignment, deepen practical cooperation and enhance people-to-people exchanges with India as both countries marked the 76th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties.

India and Tajikistan review cooperation across various sectors

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:36 PM

Dushanbe, April 1 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, called on Tajikistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin on Wednesday, discussing bilateral ties, regional and global matters of common interest.

Indian envoy presents Letter of Credence to New Zealand Governor-General

IANS | April 1, 2026 3:33 PM

Wellington, April 1 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to New Zealand Muanpuii Saiawi presented her Letter of Credence to New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro on Wednesday who conveyed her best wishes to the Indian diplomat for her new assignment.

We reject US ‘pressure’ on Indian oil market, Delhi follows independent foreign policy: Russian envoy (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:34 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Denis Alipov, Russia’s Ambassador to India, has said that Russia firmly rejects what he described as US “pressure” in international politics, particularly concerning India’s oil market, while emphasising that New Delhi continues to pursue an independent foreign policy.

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Russian delegation meets Lok Sabha Speaker as both countries strengthen parliamentary ties

Russian Deputy PM arrives in Delhi for key talks on defence, energy and trade

PM Modi chairs CCS meet to safeguard India from West Asia war fallout

India wasted no time, managed energy security and diversified supply sources: Former diplomat

MEA debunks claim of India seeking observer status in 'Islamabad Peace Process'

Russian Deputy PM to hold talks with NSA Doval, EAM Jaishankar and FM Sitharaman on Thursday

Beijing ready to strengthen strategic alignment, cooperation with India: Chinese envoy

India and Tajikistan review cooperation across various sectors

Indian envoy presents Letter of Credence to New Zealand Governor-General

We reject US ‘pressure’ on Indian oil market, Delhi follows independent foreign policy: Russian envoy (IANS Exclusive)

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