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Chancellor Scholz turns to India as Germany looks to diversify beyond China

India and Germany's bilateral trade was valued at $26 billion for the financial year that ended on March 31, 2024

Blinken calls for Israel to seek peace deal amid stalled truce efforts

There really are two things left to do: Get the hostages home and bring the war to an end with an understanding of what will follow, he said

India supports dialogue and diplomacy, not war: PM Modi at Brics summit

In his address, Modi flagged concerns over pressing challenges such as wars, economic uncertainty, climate change and terrorism

Kartarpur corridor pact renewed: What is it and what's behind the timing?

India and Pakistan have extended agreement on Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for another five years, amid some initial signs of a thaw in relations

Over 30 nations expressed desire to join Brics: Putin at plenary session

Addressing world leaders at the Plenary Session of the 16th Brics Summit, Putin said the group would discuss its expansion at the meeting but that it was important to strike a balance in any expansion

Brics Summit: PM Modi, Iran Prez discuss Chabahar Port, West Asia conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iran's President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian discussed regional connectivity and West Asia conflict. PM Modi also extended a formal invitation to Pezeshkian to visit India

Sirens echo across Tel Aviv as projectiles intercepted near Blinken's hotel

Blinken said Israel needs to pursue an enduring strategic success after its recent tactical victories against Hamas, urging it to seek a deal to end the war

Navy chief visits National Defence college UAE, focus on strengthening ties

Admiral Tripathi also reiterated requirement to enhance training cooperation as well as Subject Matter Expert Exchange between the training establishments of the two countries, said the Indian Navy

Did Trudeau's advisor share classified intel on India with the US media?

Canadian news outlet claims that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top national security advisor briefed The Washington Post on sensitive intelligence regarding India

Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine killed in Israeli airstrike in Beirut

Hashem Safieddine, a close relative of Hassan Nasrallah, held important roles within Hezbollah's military and organisational structures and was influential in the group's financial affairs

Pannun murder plot: US seeks meaningful accountability from India's probe

There was valuable engagement with India's inquiry committee last week, and information was exchanged between our two governments to further our respective investigations

PM Modi invites Putin to India for 2025 India-Russia Annual Summit

PM Modi and Putin exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in multilateral fora, in particular in BRICS, according to the press release. They also shared views on key regional and global issues

Four-year-old standoff ends: India and China bury the hatchet... for now

Over the last four years, the nuclear-armed neighbors had moved fighter jets, artillery and missiles closer to the boundary and deployed thousands of troops in a military buildup

Putin hosts global south leaders at Brics summit to counter western clout

The alliance that initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has expanded rapidly to embrace Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia

PM Modi meets Iranian prez, calls for protection of civilians: Foreign secy

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the discussion between two leaders focused on key areas of cooperation, especially the Chabahar port, International North-South Transport Corridor

PM Modi discusses discharge of remaining Indians in Russian army with Putin

We understand that currently the embassy is pursuing around 20 cases with the Russian side and we hope that all of these individuals can be released at an early date and be repatriated to India

Russia has a message for foreign guests at Brics summit: Bring cash

The summit's website reminds visitors that they won't be able to use their Mastercard or Visa cards issued outside of Russia to make payments or cash withdrawals in the country

Ukraine blasts UN's Guterres over invitation to Brics summit in Russia

"The U.N. Secretary General declined Ukraine's invitation to the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland," the ministry said in a post on the X social media platform

Brics summit: PM Modi gets rousing welcome from Indian diaspora in Russia

The people who had gathered to welcome PM Modi sang Hindi songs and chanted "Vande Mataram" and "Bharat Mata ki Jai"

Over dozen people killed in Israeli strikes near Beirut's main hospital

The Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah target, without elaborating, and that it had not targeted the hospital itself