India-Africa relationship entering new, decisive phase: MoS External AffairsIndia and Africa are entering a new phase in their relationship. Both nations are preparing to significantly enhance their ties. This partn...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Jaishankar says India-Africa Forum Summit-IV to shape next phase of partnershipIndia and African nations are preparing for the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit. This event will shape a new phase of their partnership. The ...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Uganda army chief, who once wanted to marry Italian PM Meloni, now wants Turkey to give him '$1 bn & their most beautiful woman’Uganda's army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has demanded $1 billion and a Turkish bride from Turkey, threatening diplomatic fallout if his de...
12 Apr, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
How six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker once tried to dodge bankruptcy using a fake African diplomatic passportTennis legend Boris Becker's post-career troubles continue to make headlines. Facing bankruptcy in the UK, Becker bizarrely claimed diploma...
26 Sep, 2025, 03.26 PM IST
Qatari Scandal, EU law impact banking of Indian and other diplomats in BrusselsDiplomats from 15-20 countries are unable to open bank accounts that they need to perform their basic diplomatic roles, ET has learnt. Offi...
24 Dec, 2022, 07.24 AM IST
European Union launches military mission to train Mozambique armyA deadly insurgency by militants linked to the Islamic State group has ravaged the gas-rich Cabo Delgado province since late 2017, claiming...
12 Jul, 2021, 03.44 PM IST
Indian diplomatic missions in China deploy safeguards against infiltration by Chinese Communist PartyThese sensational reports published in ‘The Australian’ and ‘Mail on Sunday’ claimed that 10 foreign missions in Shanghai were infiltrated ...
17 Dec, 2020, 10.03 AM IST
India terms statement of African envoys 'unfortunate, surprising'"You can't say our steps are inadequate. We are committed to ensuring security of all foreigners including African nationals in India," Sus...
05 Apr, 2017, 02.18 PM IST
Attacks on Africans 'xenophobic, racial': African envoysLast week’s xenophobic and racial attacks were “not sufficiently condemned” by Indian officials, the envoys said in a letter to the governm...
04 Apr, 2017, 12.33 PM IST
African diplomatic missions favour joint strategy with India for a permanent solution to students crisisAfrican students have been facing trouble particularly with locals in the Delhi-NCR region. Besides Bangalore witnessed certain incidents o...
30 Mar, 2017, 10.20 AM IST
Attack on students: African diplomats repose trust in Narendra Modi government after assurance of help & action“The attacks on the African nationals came as a rude shock. These events were unfortunate and condemnable," says an African envoy.
01 Jun, 2016, 08.42 AM IST
Africa outreach: Top state ministers named envoysUsually, the foreign minister is deputed as the PM’s special envoy to invite seven other South Asian leaders for the SAARC summit.
29 Jun, 2015, 04.37 AM IST
India boosts ASEAN engagement with dedicated missionInaugurating the mission, Sushma Swaraj said India is resolved to match the expectation of its friends in the region to play a "more active...
23 Apr, 2015, 03.57 PM IST
US, Japan & German embassies contemplating reduction of tenure of diplomats due to Delhi's poor air qualityThe Indian capital averaged 153 micrograms per cubic metre in 2013, the World Health Organization said last May, citing government data.
26 Feb, 2015, 06.45 AM IST
Diplomats from 3 dozen missions to attend Narendra Modi rally in DelhiDiplomats from around 35 foreign missions are likely to attend Narendra Modi's rally in Delhi on Sunday.
27 Sep, 2013, 10.23 PM IST
- India assures investments to Nigera despite security concerns
Nigeria has been assured of Indian investments despite security concerns in the African nation.
04 May, 2012, 10.49 PM IST
- Seminar on biz opportunities in African countries
Representatives from African countries would highlight investment and business procedures in the continent during a seminar on Aug 11.
01 Aug, 2006, 06.20 PM IST