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Both of us will want to be bigger, visible, effective: EAM on China ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements which would enable return of the situation before May 2020

Indian envoy gives details of PM Modi's upcoming Russia visit; Brics agenda

It will be PM Narendra Modi's second visit to Russia in 2024 as he travelled to Moscow in July to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit

Problem lies with Trudeau's foreign policy: Canadian expert on India ties

Noting that Conservatives have been strong allies of India, George expressed hope that the ties between India and Canada would see a reset if a conservative government under Poilievre came to power

India-Canada row: MEA on Bishnoi gang charge; US stings New Delhi. Updates

On Monday, Canadian officials led by Trudeau alleged that Indian diplomats in Canada were engaged in 'serious criminal activity' on their soil

Prez hails Malawi's Indian community as 'living link' between two nations

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday hailed the Indian community in Malawi as a "living link" between the two nations, praising their contributions to the African country's society and economy while urging their participation in India's developmental journey. Murmu arrived here earlier in the day on the final leg of her three-nation visit to Africa. Addressing the Indian diaspora at a reception here, the president said the "Indian community in Malawi is a living link between the two countries", her office shared in a post on X. "She appreciated their contribution to the society and economy of Malawi. She urged them to take part in the developmental journey of India," it said, sharing some photographs of the event. Murmu also emphasised the Indian government's commitment to the welfare of its nationals living abroad. "The welfare of our countrymen living outside India is the top priority of our government. We are committed to working with our partners across the world to address th

Gap between actions, words: India slams Trudeau's 'One India' remarks

A day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of 'One India' policy, India on Thursday said "no action" taken against anti-India elements there suggests there is a "gap" between action and words. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also told reporters that over the last several years, New Delhi has been reminding Ottawa to take actions against anti-India activities in that country. He was responding to a query on the comments made by Trudeau while he was testifying before the public inquiry into foreign interference in federal electoral processes and democratic institutions. "We have seen those comments of Prime Minister Trudeau that he believes in the 'One India' policy, but so far the actions that we have requested against anti-India elements who actually go against 'One India', who call for dismemberment and disunity of the country, who espouse separatist ideology...no action has been taken," Jaiswal said. "In a sense, there is a difference, ther

Saudi's new initiative aims at stronger bonds with Indian, other expats

Saudi Arabia has launched a new initiative that aims at promoting quality of life and developing stronger bonds between the local society and the Indian and other expatriate communities through cultural promotion. Unveiling the Global Harmony initiative here on Wednesday night, Saudi deputy minister for media Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi, said, This initiative will also showcase the different cultures of the expats and how they are living in harmony. The Global Harmony initiative is a part of Saudi Arabia's Quality of Life programme to attain its 'Vision 2030' objectives. Ambassador of India Suhel Ajaz Khan and top diplomats of many other countries were present on the occasion. After the launch, Al-Ghamdi said Indians living in Saudi Arabia are contributing in a large way to the greater Saudi society. Khan said Indians are the largest expat community in Saudi Arabia with an approximate 2.6 million people. The Indian community is increasing. Last one year itself, the community h

PM Trudeau solely responsible for damage to India-Canada relations: MEA

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified before a Commission of Inquiry, the MEA on Thursday said what it has heard only "confirms" New Delhi's consistent stand that Canada has "presented us no evidence" in support of the serious allegations Ottawa chose to level against India and Indian diplomats. Trudeau on Wednesday acknowledged that he had only intelligence and no "hard evidentiary proof" when he alleged the involvement of Indian government agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement in the early hours on Thursday in response to media queries related to Trudeau's deposition, some of whose details came out in media reports. "What we have heard today only confirms what we have been saying consistently all along -- Canada has presented us no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations that it has chosen to level against India and Indian diplomats," MEA spokesperson

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

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

We remain engaged in SCO format: India ahead of EAM's Islamabad visit

India remains actively engaged in various mechanisms of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), New Delhi said on Tuesday, hours before External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar lands in Pakistan to attend a conclave of the influential regional grouping. It will be the first visit by an Indian foreign minister in nearly a decade that comes amid continuing chill in India-Pakistan relations. Pakistan is hosting the two-day SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) summit meeting on October 15 and 16. The SCO CHG meeting is held annually and focuses on the trade and economic agenda of the Organisation," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the meeting. India remains actively engaged in the SCO format, including various mechanisms and initiatives within the SCO framework," it said in a brief statement in New Delhi. Shortly after he arrives in Islamabad, Jaishankar is likely to attend a banquet reception to be hos

Sri Lankan president Anura to visit India after parliamentary polls

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to Delhi at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will happen only after November this year, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on Tuesday. We will discuss dates for the visit only after we form the new government, Herath told reporters here. Voting for the parliamentary election is to take place on November 14, almost 10 months ahead of the schedule. Dissanayake was elected on September 21. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar became the first foreign dignitary to meet Dissanayake after the presidential polls. He extended the invitation to Dissanayake from the Indian prime minister. Earlier in February this year, Dissanayake visited Delhi, as a leader of opposition, for a formal visit, first such by any leader of the Marxist JVP (Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (People's Liberation Front). The JVP, which Dissanayake heads since 2014, had run a bloody anti-India movement in Sri Lanka during 1987-90. The party had held that the 198

India-Canada ties hit new low: Timeline of how the relationship turned sour

Since Justin Trudeau's controversial 2018 visit to India when he invited a convicted Sikh separatist to official dinner to Nijjar's killing, the India-Canada relations have only gone south

India-Canada's deteriorating relations reminiscent of Pakistan ties: Expert

While Canada denies harbouring extremists or terrorists Michael Kugelman pointed out that India remains firm in its disagreement

Turn towards Indian talent for sourcing workforce: EAM to friendly nations

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the need for a "well-trained workforce" in different geographies is only going to grow further, and urged friendly nations to turn towards the Indian talent for sourcing workforce requirements in their countries. In his keynote address after launching the eMigrate V2.0 portal and a mobile app here, he also said the government shall remain steadfast in the efforts to create safer and legal channels of emigrating abroad. Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita also joined on dais, while ambassadors of several countries, among others, were present among the audience. Mandaviya in his address said efforts are underway to integrate the eMigrate V2.0 portal with other digital platforms of his ministry to provide seamless access of relevant documents and profiles of skilled workers by potential employees sitting abroad. The revamped version of eMigrate portal

Trudeau hostile to India: Unusually strong MEA response to Canada explained

MEA confirms receiving diplomatic communication from Canada indicating that Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are 'persons of interest' in matter related to Canadian investigation

'Trudeau's hostility long been evident': India responds strongly to Canada

New communication continues the trend of baseless assertions, which seem to be part of a deliberate strategy to smear India for political gains, says the Ministry of External Affairs

Urged Centre to bring body of MP student from Russia: CM Mohan Yadav

The Madhya Pradesh government has requested the Centre to bring back the body of a student from the state who died in an accident in Russia, said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday. Yadav said the state government has written to the Ministry of External Affairs, seeking necessary assistance. Madhya Pradesh government started efforts to bring back the body of Kumari Shrishti Sharma, who was studying in Russia, to India, Yadav said in a post on X. He said the state's home department has urged the foreign ministry to help in getting the body of Shrishti Sharma, daughter of Ram Kumar Sharma. Shrishti, a resident of Maihar district, died recently in a road accident in Russia. The state is ready to provide all possible assistance to the family and every effort is being made to bring back the body to her hometown quickly, Yadav said.

Free, open Indo-Pacific vital for peace, progress of region: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi underscored that the Asean (Association of South East Asian Nations) is at the centre of India's Indo-Pacific vision and Quad cooperation

PM Modi arrives in Laos, set to attend Asean-India, East Asia summits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Laos on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits to further deepen engagement with countries in the groupings. Modi is visiting Lao PDR on the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. Laos is the current chair of the ASEAN. During the visit, Modi will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia summits. In his departure statement, Modi noted that India is marking a decade of Act East policy this year. "I will join the ASEAN leaders to review progress in our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and chart the future direction of our cooperation," the prime minister said. The East Asia Summit will provide an opportunity to deliberate on the challenges to peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, he said. Modi said India shared close cultural and civilisation ties with the region, including with the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), which is enriched by a shared .