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Ties With China ‘Not Normal’: Jaishankar Talks Tough With Yi On Border Standoff

  NEW DELHI: Soon after holding nearly 3-hour long talks with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the relation between India and China was “not normal” given the presence of a large number of troops along the border. Addressing a press conference here, Jaishankar said that the […]

In Phone Call With UK PM Johnson, PM Modi Calls For Respect To Ukraine’s Sovereignty

  NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a “detailed” telephonic conversation with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the situation in Ukraine, and emphasized India’s belief in “respect for international law and the territorial integrity and sovereignty” of all states. “Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent appeal for cessation of hostilities and […]

Shalom-Namaste: Israeli PM Bennett To Arrive In India On April 3

NEW DELHI: Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will arrive in India for a maiden three-day visit to India on April 3, the Ministry of External Affairs informed. The visit takes place at a time when India and Israel are commemorating their 30 years of diplomatic ties. Israel ventured its diplomatic mission in Delhi in February […]

Greek Foreign Minister In India, To Meet FM Jaishankar, VP Naidu

NEW DELHI: Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias arrived in India on Tuesday at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Foreign Minister Dendias is here on his maiden two-day visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated. Apart from a meeting with S Jaishankar, Dendias is scheduled to meet India’s Vice President Venkaiah Naidu […]

Exc: Scandal May Delay New US Envoy’s India Arrival

NEW DELHI: The appointment of Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador-designate to India, could get delayed due to an ongoing investigation into complaints of sexual misconduct against his former advisor. Back home, Republican Senator Charles Ernest Grassley (Chuck) has sought postponement of the Los Angeles Mayor’s nomination till the investigation against his former aide Rick Jacobs […]