The NDA unanimously named Modi as its leader, with Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party leader N Chandrababu Naidu being his key allies. Modi’s swearing-in is likely to be on June 8.
Tag: Global Diplomacy
Zelenskyy invites Singapore PM Wong to Ukraine-led peace meet in Switzerland, lashes out at China
China, one of the key allies of Russia, was blamed by Zelenskyy for trying to disrupt the process of bringing peace to Ukraine by sharing military-grade technology with Russia.
Singapore brings together American and Chinese ministers of defence at Shangri-La Dialogue 2024, amid global strife
Taiwan was discussed between the two defence ministers. The Chinese military has carried out “punishment drills” around Taiwan, following the swearing-in of the new Taiwan president.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to go on early visit to Kuala Lumpur as part of ASEAN capitals tour
As the new Singapore PM, Lawrence Wong received a courtesy visit from Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan.
China hints at agreeing to Dalai Lama return to Tibet, but says no talks on Tibetan autonomy
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin was reacting to reports of the back-channel talks between the Tibetan government-in-exile and the Chinese government.
Delhi dials Tehran to save 17 Indian crew members of Israel-linked ship seized by Iran
The Iranian news agency IRNA reported that the Portuguese-flagged vessel was operated by the Zodiac Maritime Shipping Company, partly owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer.
Jaishankar in Singapore: Visit presented opportunity to deepen strategic partnership, says MEA
Jaishankar was in Singapore from March 23 to 25; during the visit, he called on Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong, and Deputy PM and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
India rejects China’s objection to PM Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh
India rejects China’s objection to PM Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh.
Indian-Maldives row: President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian troops will not remain in his nation even in civilian clothing after May 10
President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian troops will not remain in Maldives even in civilian clothing after May 10
India-Maldives standoff: Opposition parties of island nation express concern about Muizzu stance on “ally”
The open support for India by the two parties — the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats — came a day after the Maldives government said that a Chinese ship, equipped to carry research and surveys, would be docking at a Maldivian port.