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India-US ties rooted in shared values, have weathered challenges: MEA

The statement comes amid rising tensions between the two nations, with the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports, including a 25 per cent penalty for Russian oil purchases

US-Pakistan ties warm under Trump, marking shift from Biden years

US-Pakistan relations have improved under Donald Trump, with trade, counterterrorism cooperation and political engagement marking a clear departure from the Biden administration's stance

Brics diplomacy gathers pace as Jaishankar, Wang Yi plan key visits

The visits signal renewed India-China-Russia dialogue amid rising US trade tensions; Modi, Xi, and Putin set to meet at SCO Summit in Tianjin

PM Modi's I-Day speech to spotlight Operation Sindoor, swadeshi push

From Red Fort, PM to celebrate India's military triumph, farmer welfare, and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision

Trump warns of severe consequences if Putin doesn't stop war after summit

Trump did not provide a timeframe for a second meeting. He is to meet Putin in Anchorage, Alaska on Friday

EAM Jaishankar to visit Russia next week; to hold talks with top leaders

Jaishankar's trip to Russia comes days after National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval travelled to Russia and met President Vladimir Putin and several top-ranking officials

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit India next week for border talks with NSA Doval

Wang is travelling to India days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned trip to the Chinese city of Tianjin to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

India negotiates trade deals firmly and on equal footing: Jitin Prasada

The minister was speaking at the inauguration of the newly-expanded ISA building of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Dwarka

India-China thaw takes shape as PM Modi embraces Brics over Trump

The blow from India's largest trading partner hit hard, especially after PM Modi had lavished praise on Trump and was among the first foreign leaders to visit after his return to the White House

US ties with India, Pak unchanged, diplomats committed to both: Tammy Bruce

Her remarks came after Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir's comments in Florida, where he reportedly said Pakistan could use nuclear weapons to take down India

DRDO guest house manager in Jaisalmer arrested on charges of spying for ISI

Prasad will be presented in court on Wednesday, where he will be taken on remand, and further interrogation will be conducted

India, Australia hold talks on nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation

The discussions took place at a meeting of India-Australia bilateral dialogue on disarmament, non-proliferation and export control

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong likely to visit India next month to sign MoUs

The new initiatives are set to be firmed up at the third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) to be held here on Wednesday

India calls Munir's remarks from friendly third country's soil regrettable

During his official visit to the US, Munir has engaged in high-level interactions with senior political and military leadership, as well as members of the Pakistani diaspora

India committed to peaceful resolution in Ukraine: PM Narendra Modi

In phone call, Zelenskyy tells PM that it is necessary to limit export of Russian energy

US tariffs on Indian oil imports from Russia a 'big blow' to Moscow: Trump

Addressing a press conference at the White House, Trump claimed, Russia's economy has been severely disrupted by the ongoing global pressures due to the imposition of US tariffs on several countries

India bans jute product imports from Bangladesh via all land routes

The products included in the list are bleached and unbleached woven fabrics of Jute or of other textile bast fibre; twine, cordage, rope of jute; and sacks and bags of jute

Zelenskyy urges India to limit Russia energy exports; PM Modi responds

PM Modi also posted about his conversation with Zelenskyy, stating that he conveyed India's consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict

China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link 'near' LAC with India: Report

The Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Company (XTRC) had been formally registered with 95 billion yuan ($13.2 billion) in capital and wholly owned by China State Railway Group to build the project, report stated

Nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan's stock-in-trade, says MEA spokesperson

The MEA's remark came in response to Munir's comment, who warned that Islamabad would be prepared to use nuclear weapons if faced with an "existential threat" in a future conflict