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.

Russia to renovate Lenin's tomb in Red Square

IANS | May 30, 2025 3:13 PM

Moscow, May 30 (IANS) Lenin's Mausoleum, the iconic structure from whose rostrum generations of Soviet and Russian leaders have inspected parades on the sprawling Red Square, is set to get a $250,000 makeover as several parts of the building require urgent repair, reports said.

Indian delegation departs for Algeria after concluding successful Saudi Arabia visit

IANS | May 30, 2025 2:26 PM

Algiers, May 30 (IANS) The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, on Friday departed from Saudi Arabia for Algeria carrying forth India's strong message of zero tolerance for terrorism as part of the diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor and reaffirming the nation's resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

Sanjay Jha-led delegation meets Islamic leaders in Indonesia, reaffirms India’s zero-tolerance stand on Terrorism

IANS | May 30, 2025 1:08 PM

Jakarta, May 30 (IANS) The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by JD-U MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, on Friday met with KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU), and Kholili Kholil, Committee Member of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in Indonesia, the world's largest Islamic organisation, and sought their support against violence and religious extremism.