Johannesburg/New Delhi, Feb 21 (UNI) Differences must not become disputes, disputes should not become conflicts, and conflicts should not lead to a bigger breakdown, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg, adding that there are lessons from the last few years for the group to reflect on. In…
Johannesburg/New Delhi, Feb 20 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Johannesburg on Thursday, during which the two sides discussed the recent Ukraine developments, including the peace efforts in Riyadh. In a post on X, the EAM wrote: “Glad to meet FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia this evening in Johannesburg….
New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani to Hyderabad House on Tuesday for bilateral talks after which several MoUs are set to be inked. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: “PM @narendramodi warmly welcomed HH Sheikh @TamimbinHamad Al-Thani, Amir of the…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) India and Qatar decided to elevate their ties to a Strategic Partnership with focus on trade, energy, investments and innovation, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in Hyderabad House here today. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan Tuesday morning, ahead of holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu welcomed the Qatari Amir to Rashtrapati Bhavan where he was accorded a guard of honour….
New Delhi, (UNI) Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India on Monday with effect from February 19, a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice. Gyanesh Kumar’s tenure will end on January 26, 2029. He is the first CEC to be appointed under the new law on…
Colombo, Feb 17 (UNI) Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during the 8th Indian Ocean Conference, media reports said on Monday. They focused on regional cooperation and maritime security, emphasising the need to enhance both bilateral and multilateral partnerships in the Indian Ocean region, The…
New Delhi/Dhaka, Feb 17 (UNI) Border forces of India and Bangladesh began the four-day Directors General-level conference in New Delhi today, amid India stressing that it expects “all mutually agreed MOUs and agreements to be honoured”. The 55th border conference of the directors general (DGs)-level of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice on a petition challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s directive to transport and dispose of 337 metric tonnes of hazardous chemical waste from the Bhopal Gas Tragedy site to Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. A bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih…
Muscat/New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who visited Oman on Sunday to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference, held talks with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, during which they reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral ties. During his talks with the Omani FM, EAM conveyed his appreciation to the…
