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India has issued a strong and unequivocal protest against Pakistan’s decision to hold elections in the so‑called Gilgit‑Baltistan Assembly, calling the move an attempt to legitimise Islamabad’s illegal occupation of Indian territory. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Pakistan has no locus standi to conduct any administrative or electoral exercise in regions that legally […]

India has announced a significant natural gas discovery off the east coast of the Andaman Islands, marking a major breakthrough in the country’s push for deep‑sea energy exploration. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirmed that the find was made at the Sri Vijayapuram‑3 well, located around 15 km offshore, in waters that have long

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will arrive in New Delhi on a three‑day official visit from June 5 to 7, marking the first ministerial‑level engagement between India and Nepal since Kathmandu’s new government under Prime Minister Balendra Shah took office in March. The visit comes just days after RSP chief Rabi Lamichhane met Prime Minister

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s five‑day visit to New Delhi marks a major moment in India’s evolving energy diplomacy, as global oil flows realign amid geopolitical turbulence. Far from being a routine bilateral engagement, the visit reflects how energy security is reshaping India’s foreign policy priorities — and how New Delhi is positioning itself smartly

India has firmly dismissed Pakistan’s latest allegations over the proposed Chenab River projects, calling Islamabad’s charge of “weaponising water” baseless, alarmist, and politically motivated. New Delhi maintains that every project announced on the Chenab is fully compliant with the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) — a treaty India has scrupulously honoured for more than six decades,

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five‑day official visit, marking one of the most high‑level engagements between India and Venezuela in recent years. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the visit is expected to deepen bilateral ties and build on growing cooperation across energy, trade, technology and

The long‑negotiated US–India interim trade agreement is now in its final stretch, with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor saying the deal is “99% there” and that the remaining issues are being ironed out. Speaking at Citi’s 2026 India Conference in Mumbai, Gor said both sides are “very optimistic” and expect the pact to be

India has confirmed the signing of a major defence deal with Vietnam to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, marking a significant milestone in its strategic outreach to Southeast Asia. Talks with Indonesia for a similar agreement are reportedly in the final stage, signalling expanding regional cooperation in defence technology. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announced

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