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First Asean-India cybersecurity policy dialogue held in Singapore: MEA

The First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue explored cooperation in capacity building and training to identify specific areas of activities, the Ministry of External Affairs said

India, Pakistan foreign ministers hold informal talks at SCO conclave

A brief pull-aside took place between Jaishankar and Dar at a dinner reception hosted by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his residence for the SCO delegates last evening

President Murmu arrives in Mauritania on 2nd leg of her three-nation visit

It is the first visit to Mauritania by an Indian leader at the highest level since the African nation won independence in 1960

India aiming to close FTA negotiations with Australia in 2 months: Report

The eleventh round of negotiations are expected to be held next month. The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) came into effect from December 2022

SCO meet: EAM Jaishankar signs eight key outcome documents in Islamabad

Jaishaknar also reaffirmed the need for fair and balanced connectivity projects that comply with international law and align with the goals of the UN Charter and the SCO Charter

People in Punjab fear dispute with Canada endangers work, study plans

Indians have made up Canada's largest group of international students in recent years, mainly from Punjab, holding more than 41% of student permits in 2022

Israeli strike on Iran 'now a matter of time' as IDF locks in targets

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to limit his country's response to Iran's October 1 missile attacks on Israel

Jaishankar flags concerns over terrorism, extremism at SCO meet in Pakistan

Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian foreign minister to visit Pakistan in nearly a decade. He led Indian delegation at the SCO-CHG summit in Pakistani capital city

India reiterates opposition to China's Belt and Road Initiative at SCO meet

India has been severely critical of the OBOR, previously known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as the project includes the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that passes through POK

Israeli strikes kill 25 in Lebanese town 'Qana' known for civilian deaths

Israel also carried out a wave of airstrikes on the southern city of Nabatiyeh, targeting what it said were Hezbollah militant sites embedded among civilians

BSF foils infiltration bid along Bangladesh border, arrests 4 with fake IDs

As per the BSF, the four individuals had crossed the international border using fake Aadhaar cards. In addition, BSF apprehended an Indian tout who had facilitated their entry into the country

'Time for Trudeau to go': Canada PM faces growing revolt within own party

The first public call for Justin Trudeau's resignation as Liberal Party leader came on Wednesday, even as a growing number of Liberals are reportedly working to force the prime minister to step down

India's cooperation correct next step: UK on diplomatic row with Canada

We are in contact with our Canadian partners about the serious developments outlined in the independent investigations in Canada, said an FCDO spokesperson

Israeli jets strike southern Beirut for first time in nearly a week

Israel says it is striking Hezbollah assets in the suburbs, where the militant group has a strong presence, but it is also a busy residential and commercial area

India-Canada crisis: US sides with Trudeau's version on Nijjar row. Updates

US' remark followed a day after fresh diplomatic tensions arose between India and Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of supporting 'violent criminal activities' on Canadian soil

Pak PM urges members to strengthen SCO for tackling regional challenges

He also highlighted that the SCO embodies the collective voice and wishes of over 40 per cent of the global population anchored in the Shanghai spirit

SCO Summit Day 2: S Jaishankar to attend talks on trade, terrorism in Pak

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif exchanged pleasantries during an informal dinner hosted by the latter on Tuesday

India-Canada row: Hardeep Nijjar supporters want Indian consulates closed

India-Canada row: Representatives of a gurdwara in British Columbia and a Sikh separatist group linked to Hardeep Nijjar raised their demands after India and Canada expelled each other's top diplomats

As Trudeau seeks support from UK, pro-Khalistan groups see an opening

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a call to UK PM Keir Starmer on October 14 to discuss the diplomatic rift between India and Canada

Canada minister assures businesses to support commercial ties with India

Let me be clear: Canada stands firmly by its businesses. We will work closely with all Canadian enterprises engaged with India to ensure important economic connections remain strong, Mary Ng said