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"Hope to continue to build relationships": MEA reaffirms Saudi strategic ties after NSA Doval's Riyadh visit

India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic ties with Saudi Arabia. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval recently visited Riyadh for high-level discussions. They reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance their strategic partnership. Discussions also covered regional stability and energy security cooperation between the two nations. These engagements underscore…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

'There are Chinese projects on territories in J-K that belong to India': MEA objects to illegal occupation

India's Ministry of External Affairs accused China of illegally occupying Indian territories. Beijing's ongoing infrastructure projects in these regions also drew strong objections from New Delhi. This statement followed discussions between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers at the ASEAN summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted previous positive engagements between…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

India rebuffs Pakistan's ASEAN comments, reaffirms Indus Waters Treaty abeyance

India on Friday firmly rejected Pakistan's remarks at the ASEAN forum, affirming the Indus Waters Treaty stays in abeyance until Islamabad halts cross-border terrorism. The External Affairs Ministry also dismissed claims of India causing deliberate flooding in Pakistan as baseless, attributing Chenab River surges to heavy monsoon rains.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Nirav Modi's extradition to happen after ongoing legal proceedings end: MEA

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi will be extradited from the United Kingdom. Legal proceedings are currently ongoing in the United Kingdom regarding his extradition. Modi faces fraud and money laundering charges in India for a large bank scam. His appeal against extradition was rejected by the European Court of Human…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Passport a document to regulate departure of Indian citizens from country: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs clarified the passport's function on Tuesday. It stated the document regulates departure and is not proof of citizenship. This clarification followed debate regarding its use in electoral roll revisions. The Ministry emphasized passports are issued after established verification processes. Currently, less than eight percent of…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

India expects international community to hold Pakistan accountable for 'egregious abuses' in PoJK

India states protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir stem from exploitation. Islamabad's actions have led to systemic exploitation and administrative oppression there. New Delhi expects the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for abuses. Protests have escalated due to high living costs and discrimination. Pakistan has responded with brutality and…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

India recalibrates Teesta approach as Bangladesh, China draw closer; affirms 'mutually agreed roadmap'

India has stated its development aid for Bangladesh is guided by a "mutually agreed roadmap," emphasizing that all "related developments" will be considered regarding the Teesta river project. This comes as Bangladesh and China discuss a river management initiative, a move India is closely monitoring. New Delhi also acknowledged paying…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

India-Japan Summit: PM Modi calls Takaichi his 'younger sister'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, referring to her as his "younger sister" during their joint press meet. The leaders reaffirmed India and Japan's Special Strategic and Global Partnership, unveiling initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation. Takaichi reciprocated the sentiment, emphasizing a brother-sister bond in their shared…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

India condemns demolition of 125-year-old Gurdwara in Pakistan, seeks restoration

India has strongly condemned the reported demolition of a 125-year-old Sikh Gurdwara in Pakistan's Farooqabad, terming it a "targeted act of vandalism." The Ministry of External Affairs urged Pakistan to investigate, restore the shrine, and bring perpetrators to justice, highlighting a pattern of attacks on religious minorities. The incident has…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Indian Army field hospital begins operations in quake-hit Venezuela

In response to the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela, India's Operation Amistad is delivering vital medical assistance. A fully equipped Indian Army field hospital has been set up at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas, providing round-the-clock medical care for free.

The Economic Times · Jun 29