Jaishankar speaks to Israeli FM, reviews situation amid war

December 13, 2023

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Tuesday, in what is being viewed as India’s diplomatic efforts to see that the crisis is resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. New Delhi wants the crisis to be defused peacefully without violence and killing of innocent people....

India needs to keep a close eye on China’s investment in Sri Lanka

December 8, 2023

In what must have pressed alarm bells in the diplomatic establishment in New Delhi, Sri Lanka has paved the way for a $4.5 billion investment by China in Hambantota which also houses a port that was leased to a Chinese state-owned shipping company in 2017. The development is definitely a...

India, Kenya to up security ties amid China’s aggressive agenda in IOR

December 6, 2023

India and Kenya have decided to upgrade defence partnership and bilateral ties to deal more effectively with the security issues in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid China’s increasing aggressive behaviour in the region. The two countries are also keen to enhance cooperation to tackle security challenges in the Indo-Pacific....

The US should cooperate with India in fight against Khalistanis

December 1, 2023

It is unfortunate and bizarre indeed that the US federal prosecutors have accused an Indian official of planning and directing a plot from India to kill Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Though the allegation is quite explosive, wild and provocative, India reacted responsibly. Ministry of External Affairs...

India to expedite efforts for Mumbai terrorist attack accused Rana’s extradition

November 30, 2023

With the case of Tahawwur Rana, Pakistani-origin Canadian wanted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in India, currently moving through the higher courts in the US, India has planned to expedite efforts to seek his extradition as soon as possible. While New Delhi is closely monitoring the developments in the...

India to approach FATF with new evidence of Pak terror camps

November 28, 2023

India is gearing up to approach the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and other international forums including the United Nations with a “fresh set of evidence” on terror infrastructure in territory under the control of both Pakistan and Afghanistan. The diplomatic and security officials from New Delhi will share “hard...

India likely to oppose Pakistan’s ‘inclusion’ in BRICS

November 25, 2023

With Pakistan intensifying efforts to get the membership of BRICS as soon as possible, India is firm on its stand against Islamabad’s inclusion in this group which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Pakistan has applied for membership with the BRICS Group of Nations Union in 2024....

International community must work together to fight terrorism

November 24, 2023

In what augurs well for India’s on-going efforts to keep the international community’s focus on the issue of terrorism, the G20 leaders at the virtual summit of the grouping remained united in “condemnation of terrorism in the backdrop of the West Asia conflict. Addressing a press briefing following the conclusion...

India and Australia vow to strengthen economic and security ties

November 22, 2023

India and Australia decided to deepen their economic and security partnership, stressing their shared commitment to a “free, open, inclusive and rules-based” Indo-Pacific, a region which is witnessing rising China threat. New Delhi and Canberra, which are also key Quad partners, discussed China’s growing assertiveness here on Tuesday. External Affairs...

India, Australia likely to hold 2+2 dialogue

November 18, 2023

India and Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue next week is likely to focus on the different challenges in the Indo-Pacific amid illegal activities by increasingly aggressive China in the region. “The two sides will explore the ways to expand strategic, military and diplomatic ties to work together to deal with various...