India, China offer contrasting styles in dealing with neighbours amid oil crisis
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict has also brought out the contrasting styles in which India and China deal with their neighbours in an hour of need. When China offers energy, as it did with Taiwan, the offer arrives […]
Russia’s Lavrov to visit India in May for BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Moscow, April 29 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi next month, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday. Addressing a media briefing in Moscow on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that Lavrov will also hold discussions with External Affairs […]
India and US deepened defence ties during Pacific Commander’s visit: US Embassy
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) US Pacific Air Forces Commander General Kevin Schneider visited operational and training facilities during his just-concluded official visit to India which further deepened the strategic defence partnership between both countries, the Embassy of the United States stated on Monday. During his April 19-25 India visit, General Schneider met the senior […]
Jordan joins India-led ISA, CDRI and Global Biofuel Alliance
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Jordan on Monday joined the India-led global initiatives, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA). “Jordan confirms its Membership of the global initiatives spearheaded by India – International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) […]
India provides watercraft to Sri Lankan Coast Guard for search and rescue
Colombo, April 26 (IANS) India handed over two Personal Watercrafts (PWCs) and safety gear to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard on Sunday. The Indian government is assisting in enhancing the Sri Lanka Coast Guard’s capability in near-shore Search and Rescue (SAR), the High Commission of India in Colombo said on its X handle. The Defence […]
Iran airspace partially open, more flights coming to India from Gulf
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Iran’s airspace is partially open for cargo and chartered flights, but Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the country, and those already there are urged to leave via the land border, with the embassy’s support, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. So far, the Indian embassy […]
India’s leather sector eyes $50 bn target by 2030 amid New Zealand FTA
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The FTA with New Zealand is expected to give a big push to India’s leather industry, which expects to grow to $50 billion by 2030, driven by a strategic shift from mass production to high-value-added manufacturing, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Sunday. On the eve of the […]
India and Japan reaffirm commitment to free and inclusive Indo-Pacific
Tokyo, April 23 (IANS) Reaffirming commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, India and Japan on Thursday discussed defence cooperation measures while outlining future interactions across various sectors. The discussions were held during eighth India–Japan Army-to-Army Staff Talks being held from April 22-24. “The 8th India–Japan Army-to-Army Staff Talks AAST are being held from […]
India’s broadband base crosses 1.06 billion in March
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The total number of broadband subscribers in India increased from 1059.05 million at the end of February 2026 to 1065.88 million at the end of March 2026, the government said on Wednesday. The increase in broadband users highlights the growing demand for internet services, driven by digital expansion in both […]
India among 12 countries selected for FIFA Women’s Development Programme
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India, on Wednesday, became one of the 12 countries selected by FIFA for the FIFA Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026). The other countries include Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, Canada, Mexico, Finland, Ghana, Jordan, Lithuania, and Paraguay. India’s inclusion in the programme was confirmed by FIFA after an initial […]
