India, UAE to make mobility easier for workers, tourists and businesses
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India and the UAE are taking major steps to make travel smoother and strengthen legal cooperation, marking a new phase in their fast-growing strategic partnership. Both countries are focusing on easier visas, faster extradition and closer coordination between their legal systems. The aim is to make movement simpler for workers, […]
‘Indo-German cooperation to play key role in implementing outcomes of COP30’
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Germany’s Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann has stressed that cooperation between India and Germany will play a key role in implementing the outcomes of COP30. Speaking at the high-level edition of its ‘Climate Talks’ series, focusing on ‘COP30: Reflections from Belem’ hosted by the German Embassy in India, Ackermann recalled […]
India ramps up humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu
Colombo, Dec 2 (IANS) As part of India’s continued humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter on Tuesday delivered essential relief supplies to Poramadulla in Kandy district and airlifted personnel from Nuwara Eliya district to support ongoing response operations. “Under Operation […]
India and Poland agree to expedite cooperation in defence, cyber security and AI
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) India and Poland held the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Monday, agreeing to expedite cooperation in the sectors of defence and security, science and technology, cyber security and Artificial Intelligence (AI). During the meeting, the two sides reiterated their commitment towards fighting terrorism in all […]
India values Thailand as long-time friend, important maritime neighbour: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday said that India values Thailand as a “long-time friend” and a “very important” neighbour. He noted that India’s Act East policy has found a match in Thailand’s Look West policy. Making remarks during his meeting with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in […]
FIH Hockey Men’s Jr WC: India trounce Oman 17-0 to surge lead on top of the table
Chennai, Nov 29 (IANS) Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team continued their fine show in the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 with yet another scintillating 17-0 win in their pool B encounter against Oman. In their previous outing, India had convincingly beaten Chile 7-0 and today their attacking hockey was on full […]
AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026: Lebanon hand India first defeat in Qualifiers
Ahmedabad, Nov 28 (IANS) India slipped to a 0-2 defeat against an organised and disciplined Lebanon side in their penultimate Group D clash of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Friday. Despite India suffering their first defeat of the Qualifiers, Bibiano Fernandes’ boys remain alive in the […]
Nepal brings banknotes showcasing disputed land with India into circulation
Kathmandu, Nov 27 (IANS) Nepal’s Central Bank has brought new 100-rupee-denominated currency notes that showcase the disputed lands of Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura — claimed by both Nepal and India — into circulation starting Thursday. Five years after the Himalayan republic revised its political map to include these disputed areas, the country’s Central Bank has, […]
Putin visit in Dec likely to finalise linking of India-Russia national payment systems: Reports
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Russia and India are keen to link their national payment systems, and the topic will be high on the agenda when President Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi in December, according to media reports from Moscow. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told Izvestia that Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, during his visit […]
India, UAE to further boost economic ties as bilateral trade crosses $100 billion
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) India and the UAE have agreed to further strengthen trade facilitation, regulatory collaboration and data sharing during the third meeting of the Joint Committee under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) here, an official statement said on Thursday. The meeting, co-chaired by Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, and […]
