India, Russia celebrate 78 years of diplomatic relations with cycle rally

India, Russia celebrate 78 years of diplomatic relations with cycle rally

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Celebrating the 78th anniversary of the Russia-India diplomatic relationship on Sunday, a cycle rally was organised in New Delhi where more than 300 people participated in the event. The cycling rally also commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Russian victory in the Great Patriotic War … Read more

HM Shah says Rana’s extradition a major diplomatic win for Modi govt

HM Shah says Rana’s extradition a major diplomatic win for Modi govt

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lauded the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as a defining triumph for the administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Tahawwur Rana’s extradition is a big success of Prime Minister Modi’s … Read more

‘JFK, mass cooking, and fashion fiascos’: The colourful but exacting lives of Indian diplomatic spouses (Book Review)

'JFK, mass cooking, and fashion fiascos': The colourful but exacting lives of Indian diplomatic spouses (Book Review)

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Even amid themselves, they note how they seem to only make gulab jamuns and samosas by the hundreds for official occasions, but India’s ‘informal diplomats’ frequently show their metier. Like this absent diplomat’s pregnant wife, under house arrest in Dhaka with her young son amid the 1965 war, ensuring she … Read more

High-level Belgian delegation in India to boost trade, diplomatic ties

High-level Belgian delegation in India to boost trade, diplomatic ties

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) A high-level Belgian delegation, led by Princess Astrid, is visiting India from March 1-8 to boost trade and diplomatic ties. The visit will prioritise industries like pharmaceuticals, logistics, aerospace and renewable energy, according to an official statement. The delegation is slated to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Commerce and Industry … Read more

Recognition of India’s diplomatic success on world stage a proud moment for all: Paranjpe

Recognition of India’s diplomatic success on world stage a proud moment for all: Paranjpe

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump announced that the US was willing to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India, Anand Paranjpe, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar on Friday expressed strong support for the move, calling it a significant step forward for India’s ties … Read more

Govt justifies deportation from US, cites diplomatic obligation

Govt justifies deportation from US, cites diplomatic obligation

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Calling for a focus on a strong crackdown against the illegal immigration industry, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated the universal obligation for countries to repatriate their nationals found living abroad illegally. In a statement in response to an adjournment motion given by the Congress in Lok Sabha, … Read more