India crash out of AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification race after defeat to Singapore
Margao (Goa), Oct 14 (IANS) India lost the lead and the match, as they slumped to a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Singapore on Tuesday at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa. The defeat ended India’s hopes of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027. Lallianzuala Chhangte gave India an early […]
Spiritual neighbours India and Mongolia set to enhance strategic ties next week
Ulaanbaatar/New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) A Mongolian-Indian business forum, a “Beautiful Homeland of Mongolia” concert and painting and Morin Khuur exhibitions will also be held next week during the State Visit of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to India from October 13-16, his office in Ulaanbaatar stated on Saturday. Strategic partners, spiritual neighbours India and Mongolia […]
Japan, India to pursue joint investment opportunities in Central Asia: Report
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Tokyo established financing and labour frameworks that enable India and Japan to enhance their economic influence in Central Asia and the SCO region, a report has said. This could be achieved through a Japan-India Eurasia Investment Partnership, combining Japanese funding with Indian execution […]
India and Maldives discuss military ties, regional security in Indian Ocean Region
Male, Oct 7 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh called on Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Khaleel in Male on Tuesday, holding discussions on military cooperation, capacity building, defence equipment promotion and regional security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). “Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh called on Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maldives Dr Abdulla […]
India, Qatar deepen trade ties as Union Minister Piyush Goyal meets Qatari minister in Doha
Doha, Oct 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, in Doha on Tuesday, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations with the Gulf nation. The meeting follows up on discussions held in New Delhi in […]
India and Russia hold Special Mechanism Dialogue on Pakistan and Afghanistan
Moscow, Oct 1 (IANS) The Sixth India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan was held in Moscow, where both sides discussed ongoing conflicts, along with regional and international security issues within the framework of the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between both countries. The Indian delegation was led by Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor, […]
India, US agree to speed up talks on bilateral trade agreement
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India and the US, at a high-level official meeting held here on Tuesday amid the thaw in the relations between the two countries, decided to intensify efforts to achieve an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement. A team of officials from the office of the United States Trade […]
India, EU to hold 14th round of free trade agreement talks in Brussels from Oct 6-10
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) India and the European Union will hold the 14th round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in Brussels between October 6 and 10, according to officials from Commerce Ministry. Both sides have expressed commitment to finalising a deal that is balanced and mutually beneficial. Commerce and Industry […]
India, US close to trade deal: US Prez’s envoy pick Sergio Gor
Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) Sergio Gor, President Donald Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to India, during his Senate confirmation hearing, revealed that the US has invited an Indian delegation to visit Washington next week and the two sides are close to a deal. “We’re actively negotiating with the Indians right now. In fact, the President […]
Trump cites ‘secondary sanctions’ on India as proof of tough stance on Russia
Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday highlighted his “secondary sanctions” on India as proof of its tough stance against Russia. While speaking to the press alongside Polish President Karol Nawrocki, Trump pushed back against criticism of his inaction on Russia, arguing that his measures against India demonstrated otherwise. “How do you […]
