Shashi Tharoor-led delegation departs from 'successful & meaningful' Colombia visit for Brazil

IANS | June 1, 2025 3:50 AM

Bogota (Colombia), June 1 (IANS) An all-party Parliamentary delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, departed from Colombia on Saturday (local time) for Brazil, after concluding a successful and meaningful visit here, as part of India's efforts under Operation Sindoor to reach out to partner countries to highlight its firm stance in the fight against cross-border terrorism and its zero tolerance policy against terror.

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).