India, Belgium to expand cooperation across trade, investment, tech
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India and Belgium on Tuesday discussed ways to expand cooperation across trade, investment, technology, logistics and workforce mobility. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had an excellent meeting with David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy, and Agriculture of Belgium. “We also exchanged views on the transformative […]
MS Dhoni draws huge cheers as India great watches first ODI at Edgbaston
Birmingham, July 14 (IANS) Former India captain MS Dhoni returned to the cricket spotlight on Tuesday, drawing a roaring reception from the Edgbaston crowd as he watched the opening ODI between India and England from the stands in Birmingham. The 45-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was spotted during England’s innings. When the stadium cameras focused on him, loud […]
India pursues parallel bid for UNSC, launching candidature for election while campaigning for permanent seat
United Nations, July 13 (IANS) India is pursuing parallel roads to the UN Security Council (UNSC), launching on Monday a campaign for election to it, while continuing its bid for a permanent seat. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is to formally announce India’s candidature for the Asia Pacific non-permanent seat in next year’s elections […]
India, Germany discuss strengthening multifaceted strategic partnership
Berlin, July 13 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, and Dirk Wiese, Member of the Bundestag and Vice Chairman of the India-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group, discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted Strategic Partnership. “Ambassador Ajit Gupte met Mr Dirk Wiese, Member of the Bundestag and Vice Chairman of the India-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group […]
India, Spain can target 10 times growth in trade, investments in 10 years: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India and Spain should look at increasing their bilateral trade and investments 10 times in the next 10 years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. He said that advanced manufacturing, mobility, railways, sustainability, innovation, arts, science, and culture are some of the areas of greater collaboration between […]
Netanyahu’s remarks on India reveal a structural shift and signal defence ties: Report
Jerusalem, July 12 (IANS) Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent remarks about developing alliances with India amid strained relations with the US reveal a structural shift and defence opportunities, a report said on Sunday. Recently, Netanyahu said, “You have to build new alliances and develop new relationships. That’s what I’m doing right now with India”, during […]
India, Indonesia to celebrate ‘Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy’
Jakarta, July 10 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Indonesia on Friday announced the commemoration of the ‘Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy’ from July 2026 to September 2027. “India, Indonesia Celebrating 100 Years of a Shared Cultural Journey! We are thrilled to announce the commemoration of the ‘Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy’ […]
India, Oman explore ways to elevate strategic partnership
Muscat, July 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, on Friday met his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, and explored ways to elevate the strategic partnership between both countries. According to the Foreign Ministry of Oman, the meeting addressed the course of the historical relations between Oman and India, […]
India and Ivory Coast discuss cooperation in various sectors
Yamoussoukro, July 10 (IANS) Additional Secretary (Central and West Africa) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sevala Naik Mude, on Friday met Ivory Coast’s Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, in Abidjan. The Embassy of India in Ivory Coast wrote on X that, on the sidelines of the Consultative Group meetings […]
India and South Korea discuss ways to encourage cooperation in Startups
Seoul, July 10 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to South Korea, Gourangalal Das, met Seung-hwan Mok, Deputy Minister of Startups, Venture, and Innovation from the Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups on Friday. Both discussed ways to encourage cooperation between Korean and Indian startups and venture capitalists. “Ambassador met Mr. Seung-hwan Mok, Deputy Minister of Startups, Venture, […]