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Govt signs pact for solar projects in Fiji, Comros, Madagascar, Seychelles

This development comes after India committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects in these Indo-Pacific countries under Quad Climate Working Group initiative

EAM Jaishankar meets Blinken in Italy, discusses India-US partnership

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed the state of the world and the India-US partnership, which continues to move forward.

FTA an ongoing process, UK govt ready to restart negotiations: Indian envoy

Following a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Brazil, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the relaunch of FTA talks in 2025

At some stage, people will come to the table: Jaishankar on Ukraine war

Jaishankar, who is in Italy on an official visit from November 24-26 to participate in the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, said "the sooner they do it, the better"

Iran seeks help from India to shed FATF's blacklisted country tag: Official

India has assured support to Iran on sharing technical knowledge and expert advice through the EAG, he said.

EU asks Israel for ceasefire with Hezbollah as 'all concerns addressed'

Israeli officials said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security Cabinet was set to convene Tuesday to discuss a proposed ceasefire

Trump threatens tariff war on Canada, Mexico, China: Should India be wary?

President-elect Trump's tariff threats against Canada, Mexico, and China have unsettled global markets, raising questions about how these moves might impact India's trade and economic interests

Chinmoy Das arrest: India calls Bangladesh action 'unfortunate'. Here's why

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote, was arrested by Bangladesh police on Monday near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka

India asks B'desh to ensure minorities' safety amid Iskcon leader's arrest

There are "several documented cases" of arson and looting of minorities' homes and business establishments, as well as theft and vandalism and desecration of deities and temples, the MEA flagged

Islamabad PTI protest: Pak Army ordered to shoot on sight. What's going on?

PTI convoys, travelling across the country since Sunday, have converged in Islamabad for a high-profile power show, demanding the release of their founder, Imran Khan, among other things

Protests turn deadly in Pak; army deployed, shoot-at-sight orders issued

Pakistan deployed the army amid a tense stand-off with Imran Khan's supporters

Divisions hang over realisation of Gandhi's vision in India: Bill Clinton

Clinton mentioned his visit to Gujarat after the devastating earthquake in 2001, including that to a hospital and his interaction with a group of Indian youths at the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from UK, France and Ukraine in Rome

Jaishankar also held a useful exchange with Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha on advancing bilateral cooperation

Will not sign any loan agreement with China under BRI during visit: Oli

Nepal's prime minister will begin an official visit to China on December 2 at the invitation of the Chinese government.

Satellite images suggest North Korea expanding missile plant: Report

The facility, known as the February 11 plant, is part of the Ryongsong Machine Complex in Hamhung, North Korea's second-largest city, on the country's east coast

India supports ceasefire in West Asia, favours two-state solution: EAM

"Given our capacity to engage various parties, we are always willing to contribute meaningfully to any international diplomatic endeavours," he said

Coast Guard to conduct 'SAREX 24' in Kochi from Nov 27-30 under NMSAR Board

This workshop will be conducted with imperatives to validate the National M-SAR construct through 'all-inclusive' and 'collaborative' approach

China outpaces India in nuclear aircraft carrier race with new breakthrough

Reports of a prototype reactor in Sichuan shed light on Beijing's long-term ambitions to expand its naval power

Bangladesh to hire global law firm to review Adani, other power deals

Bangladesh said that external legal expertise is essential for a detailed review, which may lead to the renegotiation or even termination of certain contracts, including Adani Power

'Key to China winning future wars': Beijing unveils new stealth technology

A new breakthrough in stealth technology from China promises to challenge existing limits. Could this innovation become the key to dominance in future conflicts?