India, Cambodia strengthen tactical coordination, interoperability with joint military exercise CINBAX-II 2026
Phnom Penh, May 17 (IANS) The second edition of the Indian-Cambodia joint military exercise CINBAX-II 2026 has been concluded in Cambodia, marking the successful completion of a two-week-long bilateral defence engagement aimed at enhancing tactical coordination and interoperability between the two forces. The exercise, held between the Indian Army and the Royal Cambodian Army in […]
Russia, India, African nations explore new pathways for cultural dialogue: Report
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Growing cultural engagement between Russia, India, and African nations is emerging as a key pillar of contemporary diplomacy, with experts and policymakers underlining the importance of people-to-people exchanges, academic cooperation and shared civilisational values in reshaping global partnerships amid shifting geopolitical realities, according to an article. Cultural diplomacy is increasingly […]
Netherlands PM Rob Jetten sees off PM Modi at airport, as he emplanes for Sweden
Amsterdam, May 17 (IANS) Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten saw off Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport on Sunday, signaling a special gesture and warmth in the relationship, as the latter emplaned for Sweden after concluding his visit to the European nation. Earlier in the day, PM Modi and Rob Jetten visited the Afsluitdijk […]
My visit added new momentum to India-Netherlands ties: PM Modi
Amsterdam, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that his visit to the Netherlands has added new momentum to bilateral ties. He thanked his Netherlands counterpart, Rob Jetten, for the warm hospitality and for coming to the airport to see him off. PM Modi expressed confidence that the friendship between the two […]
PM Modi’s timely strategic stroke: India and UAE as a new arc of stability in West Asia
New Delhi, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) comes at a defining moment for West Asia. Amid rising tensions involving the United States and Iran, persistent concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, and shifting geopolitical alignments across the Gulf, India’s decision to deepen its engagement […]
Indonesia’s Dukono volcano erupts, spewing ash 5,000 metres above peak
Jakarta, May 17 (IANS) Dukono volcano in Indonesia’s North Maluku province erupted on Sunday, spewing grey ash up to 5,000 metres above its peak, the country’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said. The 1,087-metre volcano is currently at the second-highest alert level. Authorities urged residents and visitors to avoid activities within a 4-km […]
One Indian killed and three injured in Russia in drone strike
Moscow, May 17 (IANS) An Indian worker was killed, and three others suffered injuries in a drone attack in the Moscow region on Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Russia announced. “One Indian worker has lost his life, and three others have been injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region earlier today. Embassy officials […]
PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community in Sweden
Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community as he landed in Sweden’s Gothenburg on Sunday. The PM met members of the Indian community who had gathered in large numbers to welcome him. Members of the Indian community carrying flags of Sweden and India […]
