Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) The US State Department has proposed allowing qualified American citizens living abroad to renew their passports entirely online, eliminating the need for two visits to an Embassy or Consulate.
Oslo, Aug 28 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Norway on Friday expressed its condolences on the passing of King Harald V, highlighting that he will be remembered for his selfless service to the country.
Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) The recent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which witnessed the killing of dozens of civilians, a prolonged communication blackout and the use of anti-terrorism apparatus against local groups and activists, directly affect the conditions that Pakistan must meet to continue its privileged access to the European market, a report has detailed.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on Friday, where the two countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation across a wide range of areas, including training, military exercises, military medicine, staff talks, defence industry, and Research and Development.
Colombo/New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Mahishini Colonne on Friday reviewed the ongoing initiatives of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation and examined new project proposals to deepen bilateral ties across various sectors.
Colombo, Aug 28 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, along with the acting High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka, Maitrey Kulkarni and several other Ministers and MPs, on Friday handed over title deeds to 165 beneficiary families covered under Phase III of the Indian Housing Project.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that 320 Indian nationals remained out of contact following the deadly floods in Nepal, while 400 Indian nationals on the Chinese side were safe.
Vientiane, Aug 28 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Friday addressed members of the Laos Ministry of Foreign Affairs and senior dignitaries at a joint seminar titled ‘India and Lao PDR at 70: From Development Partnership to Comprehensive Partnership', highlighting the long-standing historical ties between the two countries built on mutual trust.
Kathmandu/New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India is stepping up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating flash floods that has left hundreds dead, with a third aircraft carrying relief supplies expected to depart for the neighbouring country Friday evening, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
Tehran, Aug 28 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that diplomacy with the United States can get back on track if Washington realises that pressure against Tehran does not work.
