Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails growing India-US ties

IANS | August 23, 2024 10:03 AM

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the growing strength of India-US relations while addressing the Indian diaspora in Washington DC during his four-day visit to the United States at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.

India, US enter into Security of Supply Arrangement

IANS | August 23, 2024 5:45 AM

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) India and the US have entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) that will enable both countries to acquire the industrial resources they need from one another to resolve unanticipated supply chain disruptions to meet national security needs, the Pentagon said in a statement.

Bangladeshi govt revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina

IANS | August 23, 2024 1:27 AM

Dhaka, Aug 23 (IANS) Bangladeshi Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a notification directing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with advisers, former cabinet members and all members of the recently dissolved National Parliament, to surrender their diplomatic passports.

PM Modi wraps up historic Poland visit setting 'new milestone' in bilateral ties (Roundup)

IANS | August 22, 2024 11:36 PM

Warsaw, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wrapped up his historic visit to Poland -- the first ever by a top Indian leader in 45 years after ex-PM Morarji Desai's visit in 1979 -- after holding meetings with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, and President Andrzej Sebastian Duda, while also visiting prominent sites here that are reminiscent of the historic bonding between the two countries.

PM Modi and Polish President Duda discuss conflict in Ukraine and West Asia

IANS | August 22, 2024 9:16 PM

Warsaw, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andrzej Sebastian Duda, President of Poland, held discussions on deepening the India-Poland partnership across a wide range of sectors - including food processing, Artificial Intelligence, energy, and infrastructure - during their meeting at the Belweder Palace in Warsaw on Thursday.

PM Modi invites Poland to join 'Make in India, Make for World' initiative

IANS | August 22, 2024 4:43 PM

Warsaw, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited companies from Poland to join the 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative as both countries decided to transform the bilateral relationship into a strategic partnership during his landmark Warsaw visit.

10 killed in flash floods in Afghanistan

IANS | August 22, 2024 3:39 PM

Kabul, Aug 22 (IANS) Ten people have been killed due to flash floods across Afghanistan recently, an official from the country's national disaster authority said.