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Nehru and Modi: Two leaders, two centuries, one shared ambition to transform IndiaNarendra Modi now leads India as its longest-serving elected head of government. This milestone invites comparisons with Jawaharlal Nehru, ...
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
India-Russia energy ties widen beyond crude to gas, nuclear and petrochemicalsIndia and Russia are deepening energy ties. Discussions have focused on gas supplies and joint ventures for hydrocarbon development. Russia...
Rubio on a rescue mission in India? Here are the high stakesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to strengthen ties. The visit addresses trade friction and strategic concerns. The US seeks ...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio en route to India for high-profile diplomatic visitUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is arriving in India for a significant visit. He will engage in discussions on trade, energy security, an...
Trump is seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st state, and leaders worldwide are completely lost for wordsTrump's declaration that he is seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st US state has sent shockwaves through global diplomacy and en...
India charts 2047 diplomacy, China focus at MEA meetIndian envoys met in New Delhi for a three-day conference. Discussions focused on India's neighbourhood, China, and West Asia. The aim was ...
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 ...
US funds Cyprus base upgrade to bolster regional safe haven roleCyprus is boosting its military bases with American taxpayer support. These upgrades will strengthen its role as a safe haven for Middle Ea...
Karnataka reviews global outreach push to boost startup market accessA review meeting in Bengaluru, attended by senior IT/BT department officials and stakeholders, focussed on strengthening Karnataka’s intern...
Iran punctures myth of US air invincibility with jet shootdownsIran's air defences have downed two US aircraft, challenging American assumptions of air superiority. This development forces a strategic r...
Govt shares key updates on oil, gas shortage, shipping & more amid Israel-Iran warIndia is actively managing its oil and gas supplies amidst global conflicts. Key LPG carriers are en route, and the nation is prioritizing ...
NATO to agree larger Iraq training force as violence risesParamilitary groups aligned with Iran in Iraq and Yemen have launched attacks against the United States and its Arab allies in recent weeks...
China overtakes US in number of diplomatic missions: StudyAccording to the Sydney-based Lowy Institute, China overtook the US in 2019 and currently has 276 diplomatic posts globally, three more tha...
Poor score on diplomatic count: India has only 845 diplomats while US has around 20,000At 845 diplomats, India’s diplomatic bench strength — at one for 1.4 million residents — is slightly better than that of Singapore.
Will GoI’s move to create new commercial posts mean end of IFS cadre as career diplomats?A new world defined in terms of commerce demands new diplomats trained in trade, feel commerce and finance ministries.
- WikiLeaks makes America blush
WikiLeaks release threatens to affect Indo-US ties, with the startling disclosure that Hillary Clinton called India a ‘self appointed’ UNSC...
- WikiLeaks reveals Hillary called India self-appointed UNSC front-runner
There are fears in the foreign policy establishment that the disclosures may have damaging information on the Indo-US nuclear deal too.
- Govt nod for expansion of Ministry of External Affairs
As India increases its global engagements, the government on Thursday took a step to expand its team of diplomats in a bid to ensure better...