- Thursday
6 May 2021
Diplomacy
Alex Ellis takes charge as new UK High Commissioner to New Delhi
The UK's new High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis yesterday said that preparing for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's upcoming visit to New...
India faster than US, UK in administering 1 million vaccine shots: Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry yesterday lauded India's efforts in conducting a successful vaccination drive and said India took only six days to...
The close coordination between the United States and India has been pivotal as India confronts the threat posed by Beijing along the Line of...
Modi, UK PM Johnson discuss 'quantum jump' in India-UK partnership, MEA says
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reiterated "their shared desire" to impart a quantum jump to the...
India, US extend nuclear agreement for another decade
India and the United States have extended the Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on nuclear energy for 10 more years.
Final stages of Nirav Modi extradition hearing begin in UK court
The extradition case of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering, is expected...
India's Supreme Court seeks update from government on Vijay Mallya's extradition
The Supreme Court of India yesterday asked the Centre to file a status report within six weeks on the proceedings pending in the United...
Japan, India, Australia and US foreign ministers to meet in Tokyo in October: Report
Japanese foreign affairs chief Toshimitsu Motegi, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, and Australian...
Birthday wishes pour in from around the globe as Indian PM Modi turns 70
A 71-kg cake, a 'Know NaMo' quiz and congratulations pouring in from around the world marked the 70th birthday of Indian Prime Minister...
India becoming one of the leading attractions for foreign investment: PM Modi in USISPF speech
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said 1.3 billion Indians have embarked on one mission - to create an "Atmanirbhar Bharat", which seeks...
In Pics: Indian Independence Day celebrations around the world
On the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day, Indian flags were unfurled across the world and virtual ceremonies held on account of the...
HCI Singapore welcomes High Commissioner designate P Kumaran
The High Commission of India in Singapore welcomed High Commissioner-designate P Kumaran yesterday as he assumed charge of his new post.
The Asia Research Institute (ARI) at National University of Singapore (NUS) has announced the launch of the Asian Peace Programme (APP) to...
Indian Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu presents credentials to US President
Ambassador of India to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu presented his credentials on Thursday to President of the United States of...
First-ever Khalsa University outside India to be set up in USA
The United States will soon be the host nation of the first Khalsa University campus outside India. A group of NRIs have donated nearly 125...
Brexit: 'We will always love you', EU tells UK as it ratifies withdrawal agreement in landslide vote
The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement on Wednesday evening with 621 votes in favour, 49 against...
Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed Indian Ambassador to USA
Senior Indian Foreign Service officer (IFS) Taranjit Sandhu has been appointed as India’s ambassador to the United States (US), the Indian...
Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as Indian Foreign Secretary
Seasoned Indian diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who last served as India’s envoy to the United States, took charge as new foreign...
Wuhan virus: India prepares to evacuate citizens from China
The Indian government has announced that it has begun preparations to evacuate its citizens from the virus-hit Hubei province of China.
Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed as new Indian Foreign Secretary
Indian envoy to the United States Harsh Vardhan Shringla was on Monday appointed as the new Indian foreign secretary for a two-year fixed...
Prince Charles arrives in India for his 10th official visit
Britain's Prince Charles has arrived in India on a two-day trip during which he will meet with President Ram Nath Kovind, discuss issues...
India’s new Ambassador to the UAE takes charge
Pavan Kapoor was appointed by India's Ministry of External Affairs as the country’s new Ambassador to the UAE on August 28.
3 ways to deepen cooperation between ASEAN and India: PM Lee
Highlighting “good relations and multi-faceted cooperation” between India and Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) members,...
Kartarpur Corridor to be opened for Indian pilgrims on November 9: Pakistan
The neighbouring countries have come to an agreement that Pakistan will allow 5000 Sikh visitors per day.
In Pics: Launch of India-Singapore: The Next Phase business and innovation summit
Connected to India brings you to the grounds of the India-Singapore summit with pictures straight from the scene.