India has strongly objected to references made to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint communiqué issued after the eighth round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue held in Islamabad. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the remarks as “unwarranted” and reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, are integral and inalienable parts of India. […]
India on Tuesday reaffirmed its stance on resolving boundary issues with Nepal strictly through bilateral mechanisms, following remarks by Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah suggesting external involvement. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized that there is “no role for any third party” in matters concerning the two neighbours. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman officially came into effect on Monday, marking a major milestone in bilateral trade. The landmark free trade agreement unlocks immediate duty-free market access for 99.38% of Indian exports to Oman by value, covering 98.08% of Oman’s total tariff lines. Key Indian sectors set to benefit
India’s rapidly strengthening partnership with Cyprus has begun to unsettle political circles in Turkey, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s supporters have reacted sharply to New Delhi’s growing diplomatic and defence engagement with Nicosia. The relationship, elevated last month to a strategic partnership, is being viewed as a significant geopolitical shift — one that places India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar’s junta chief and President Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi on Monday, marking the start of Hlaing’s five‑day visit to India. The meeting, held at Hyderabad House, is being viewed as a significant diplomatic engagement as both nations attempt to reset ties after years of strained relations following Myanmar’s
A high‑level United States trade delegation is arriving in New Delhi today to accelerate negotiations on an interim trade agreement, with both sides signalling urgency but acknowledging that significant differences still remain. The visit comes as President Donald Trump seeks to secure an early breakthrough, while India aims to protect sensitive domestic sectors before committing
Celebrations across France marking Paris Saint‑Germain’s Champions League victory descended into widespread unrest, with authorities reporting 780 arrests nationwide after violent clashes, vandalism and a fatal road accident. What began as mass gatherings of jubilant fans in Paris and other major cities quickly escalated into confrontations with police, prompting one of the largest security responses
The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on Monday as international concern grows over Israel’s expanding military offensive in southern Lebanon. The session, requested by France, will take place immediately after a separate emergency meeting on the crash of a Russian drone into a residential building in Romania, underscoring the rapidly escalating
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said his government will formally involve both the United Kingdom and China in ongoing efforts to resolve the long‑running border dispute with India over the Lipulekh Pass, a strategically important Himalayan corridor. Addressing Nepal’s Parliament for the first time since taking office, Shah said the issue “dates back to
Iran has warned that it will not sign any agreement with the United States unless its core political and economic rights are fully secured, even as President Donald Trump postponed a final decision following high‑level discussions at the White House. Tehran’s chief negotiator said the country would not accept a deal that fails to guarantee
