Deepening development partnership, India and Fiji solidify ties in key sectors

IANS | August 25, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka on Monday acknowledged India's growing engagement with the Pacific Island Countries carried out under the Act East policy through the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and India’s participation as Dialogue Partner in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).

Will continue to treasure relationship with India: Fiji PM Rabuka

IANS | August 25, 2025 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great leader" and lauding the role of Indian community in developing his country's economy, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Monday said that his country will continue to treasure ties with India.

India and Fiji may be oceans apart, but our aspirations sail in same boat: PM Modi

IANS | August 25, 2025 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Lauding the ties between India and Fiji, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the two nations share a deep bond of affection and the aspirations of two nations sail in the same boat. He welcomed his Fiji counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka's announcement of Girmit Day and highlighted the contribution of Girmitiyas to prosperity of Fiji.

Death toll Pakistan's torrential rainfall climbs to 788

IANS | August 25, 2025 9:42 AM

Islamabad, Aug 25 (IANS) At least 788 people have lost their lives and more than 1,000 others have sustained injuries as relentless monsoon rains continue to batter Pakistan since June 26, local media reported on Monday.