Pakistan using terrorism as instrument of statecraft: Indian delegation in Sierra Leone

IANS | May 30, 2025 9:13 PM

Freetown, May 30 (IANS) The high-level all-party Parliamentary delegation from India led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde on Friday interacted with several foreign diplomats in Sierra Leone to galvanise international action against terrorism and decisively counter the tactics of those who perpetrate, support, and sponsor cross-border terror activities against India.

Indian delegation arrives in Ethiopia to expose Pakistan on terrorism

IANS | May 30, 2025 9:08 PM

Addis Ababa, May 30 (IANS) The Indian all-party delegation, led by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) Supriya Sule, arrived on Friday in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, carrying forth India's strong message on zero-tolerance against terrorism as part of India's diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor.

In Indonesia, Indian delegation spreads Gandhi's message of non-violence

IANS | May 30, 2025 7:13 PM

Jakarta, May 30 (IANS) The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, on Friday planted tree saplings in a school in Jakarta, carrying forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative of 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' which not only honours the role of mothers in nurturing one's life but also contributes to the health of the planet.

US Defence Secretary Hegseth in Singapore as Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off amid geopolitical tensions

IANS | May 30, 2025 5:23 PM

Singapore, May 30 (IANS) The 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), Asia's premier defence and security summit, opened here on Friday amid geopolitical tensions. This year's dialogue drew representatives from 47 countries, including 40 ministerial-level delegates, 20 chief of defence forces-level delegates, over 20 senior defence officials, and prominent academics, according to the Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).

EU urges successful political transition in Bangladesh

IANS | May 30, 2025 3:41 PM

Dhaka, May 30 (IANS) Michael Miller, the European Union's Ambassador to Bangladesh, has stated that the EU wants a successful democratic political transition in the South Asian country, while it is not their role to advocate for holding an "early or late" general elections, local media reported on Friday.