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Italy recognises India's rise as a pillar of confluence of seas in Mediterranean & Indian Ocean region
President Donald Trump's trade diplomacy will overhaul globalization and trade for the first time since the second world war. No one has been spared, friends, allies, enemies and competitors have all felt the brunt in varying degrees as a huge reset looms globally.
Jaishankar, Rubio discussed importance of early conclusion of bilateral trade agreement: MEA
New Delhi, April 9: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his US counterpart Marco Rubio held a telephonic conversation and discussed several issues, including regional developments, international developments and importance of early conclusion of the bilateral trade agreement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated on Wednesday.
UK: Royal Navy carrier strike HMS Prince of Wales prepares for global deployment
Portsmouth, April 9: Final preparations are in progress for a large-scale multinational deployment led by the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, as the United Kingdom reinforces its strategic commitments to the security of the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific regions while promoting trade and defence partnerships, a press released by the British High Commission stated.
US Secretary Rubio discusses reciprocal tariffs, Indo-Pacific ties with EAM Jaishankar
Washington DC, April 8: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (local time) held a discussion with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, focused on US reciprocal tariffs on India, as per a statement from the Spokesperson of the US State Department, Tammy Bruce.
Jaishankar, Rubio discuss Indo-Pacific, trade pact
New Delhi, April 7: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary Marco Rubio, exchanging views on a wide range of geopolitical issues.
Rajnath Singh reviews maritime security situation, Indian Navy's operational readiness in Karwar
Karwar, April 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday reviewed the maritime security situation, operational readiness of the Indian Navy, and the future outlook during the inaugural phase of the first Naval Commanders' Conference of 2025 in Karwar.
Need to reorient future roles of armed forces: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday asserted that it is a necessity to reorient the future roles of the armed forces amidst the present unpredictable geopolitical landscape.
Implementation of Act East Policy shows PM Modi's foreign policy marked by dynamism and action
New Delhi, April 4: PM Modi's foreign policy is marked by dynamism and action, which is perfectly symbolised by the implementation of the Act East Policy.
PM Modi's decisive moves, 'Act East' policy positions India as an influential player in Indo-Pacific
Bangkok, April 4: India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' and 'Act East' policies, which align with its broader Indo-Pacific vision, has been reaffirmed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit to Bangkok for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit that also brought together other leaders of the grouping, including from Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
How PM Modi revitalised BIMSTEC and helped make it vibrant forum
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and policies are revitalising the BIMSTEC, reflecting India's leadership and influence on the group's direction and commitment to its Neighbourhood First and Act East policies while aligning with its broader Indo-Pacific vision.
India-US forces aboard INS Jalashwa for opening of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025
Vishakhapatnam, April 2: India-US Naval forces gathered aboard the INS Jalashwa for the opening of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 to enhance humanitarian assistance and disaster relief readiness.
Bangkok gears up to host BIMSTEC summit this week
By Ayushi Agarwal, Bangkok, April 1: The capital city of Thailand is geared up to host the 6th BIMSTEC or Bay of Bengal initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation in Bangkok with the preparations underway in full swing.
Myanmar: People protest against China's growing interference in region
Naypyidaw, March 21: The Lashio residents of Myanmar, who were displaced by fighting between the Junta and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), have called on China to stop interfering in the country's internal affairs.
Tulsi Gabbard's India visit highlights strong relationship bolstered by PM Modi and President Trump: US
Washington DC, March 21: US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard's visit to India highlighted decades strong India-US relationship bolstered by the friendship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, read the statement from the office of DNI.
India-Philippines ties have grown with expanding cooperation in energy, maritime security, and AI: Foreign Affairs Secretary Manalo
New Delhi, March 20: Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo highlighted the rapid growth of India-Philippines ties as both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, underlining the expanded cooperation in key sectors like renewable energy, maritime security, cybersecurity, AI, and health, while reaffirming the need for a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Rajnath Singh meets Netherlands counterpart Ruben Brekelmans, discusses bilateral cooperation in defence
New Delhi, March 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Netherlands counterpart, Ruben Brekelmans, in New Delhi on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement.
'New Zealand PM Luxon has huge appetite to engage with India'
Auckland, March 14: India-New Zealand bilateral relationship is expected to get further strengthened across all sectors and close people-to-people ties receive a major boost as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon flies out of Wellington for New Delhi on his first visit to India after assuming office, this weekend.
27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials' Meeting reviews strategic partnership, trade, and regional cooperation
Manila, March 13: The 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials' Meeting (AISOM), co-chaired by Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar and Undersecretary Ma Theresa P Lazaro of the Philippines, took place in Manila on Wednesday.
Why India and Japan should deepen ties amid volatile geographical landscape (IANS Analysis)
New Delhi, March 9: Looking ahead, both nations must leverage their respective strengths -- India's strategic geography and expanding global influence, combined with Japan's technological prowess and diplomatic reach -- to secure the Indo-Pacific's stability.
CDS' Australia visit strengthens defence collaboration between two countries: Official
New Delhi, March 7: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan, during his visit to Australia, toured the historic Victoria Barracks, a landmark military facility known for its rich heritage and role in shaping strategic military planning and defence administration.
Delegates discuss global relations in India-Vietnam Policy Planning Dialogue 2025
New Delhi, March 5: The fourth India-Vietnam Policy Planning Dialogue was held on Tuesday in Delhi, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Japanese destroyer Akizuki sails through Taiwan Strait
Tokyo, Mar 1: The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force's (MSDF) destroyer Akizuki sailed through the Taiwan Strait recently in an attempt to counter the growing Chinese influence in the region, local media reported on Saturday.
PM Modi, EU's von der Leyen agree on year-end deadline for FTA, closer defence ties: Joint Statement
New Delhi, Feb 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to expedite the conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year and hold further focused discussions on the defence industry and policy to explore opportunities from new initiatives and programmes, according to a joint statement issued after the meeting between the two leaders on Friday.
Raksha Rajya Mantri meets Commissioner for Defence & Space, European Commission
New Delhi, February 28: In a recent round of meetings between India and the EU, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth held a meeting with the Commissioner for Defence and Space, European Commission Andrius Kubilius, in New Delhi on February 28, 2025. They comprehensively discussed the India-European Union bilateral defence and security cooperation with a focus on maritime engagements and information sharing in the Indo-Pacific.
FTA, India's role in Indo-Pacific on EU leadership's Delhi visit agenda
Brussels, Feb 26: As the top European Union (EU) leadership is set to visit India on Thursday, discussions related to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the European Union Trade and Technology Council, the stronger role of India in the Indo-Pacific, are to be discussed.
6th edition of India-Japan joint military exercise, 'Dharma Guardian', begins at East Fuji Training Area Japan
East Fuji, February 25: The 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, began on February 24, 2025, at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan. This significant exercise marks a major milestone as it is being conducted at an enhanced scale, with the participation of troops expanded to a company-strength level for the first time since the inception of the exercise. This edition of the exercise, which is scheduled to run from February 24 to March 9, 2025, is set to include an expanded range of activities that reflect the growing defence cooperation between India and Japan.
India Army contingent leaves for Japan to take part in joint military exercise starting Feb 24
New Delhi, Feb 22: An Indian Army contingent flew to Japan on Saturday to take part in the 6th edition of India-Japan Joint Military Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' scheduled to be conducted in the East Fuji Manoeuvre Training area from February 24 to March 9.
India's presence has grown significantly in new age sectors like AI governess and cyber security
New Delhi, February 20: India's presence in global conversations has grown significantly, particularly in the areas of AI governance, countering hybrid threats, and cybersecurity challenges says Maggie Feldman-Piltch, Founder and Managing Director of Unicorn Strategies.
Malaysia: Defence Secretary co-chairs 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee
Kuala Lumpur, February 19: The 13th meeting of Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) took place in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday and was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Secretary General of Ministry of Defence of Malaysia, Lokman Hakim Bin Ali, the Ministry of Defence noted.
Both India, US realise China is biggest threat in Indo-Pacific, says expert Richard Rossow
Washington, DC, February 13: Richard Rossow, the Chair of India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, pointed out that both India and the US realise that China is the "biggest threat" in the Indo-Pacific region and are concerned about over-reliance on China for critical and emerging technologies.
Diplomacy, Defence and Cybersecurity take centre stage at Siang Dialogue 2.0
New Delhi, February 11: Red Lantern Analytica inaugurated its flagship event, Siang Dialogue 2.0, at the Foreign Correspondents' Club - South Asia on February 8, bringing together policymakers, thought leaders, and academics to discuss pressing global challenges. The two-day event commenced with a ceremonial lamp lighting.
US-India ties strengthen, driven by trade, security, and tech: Sinclair Chairman
Washington DC, February 11: India and the United States continue to deepen their strategic and economic ties, driven by shared democratic values and common interests in global stability, technological advancement, and economic cooperation.
Rajnath Singh, US counterpart Hegseth agree on enhanced defence cooperation to deter aggression in Indo-Pacific
Washington DC, February 7: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held an introductory call on Thursday to reaffirm their commitment to the US-India Major Defence Partnership.
US Secretary of State Rubio meets EAM Jaishankar, discusses strategic cooperation
Washington, DC, January 22: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Washington, DC, reaffirming the shared commitment to strengthening the US-India partnership, an official press release by the US Department of State said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets QUAD Foreign Ministers on Day 1
Washington, DC January 22: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Quad counterparts - India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Japan's Takeshi Iwaya, and Australia's Penny Wong - at the US Department of State here on Tuesday.
Rajnath Singh holds telecall with UK Defence Secretary, discusses ongoing cooperation, future initiatives
New Delhi, January 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with the UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, discussing the issues on the ongoing defence cooperation between both nations and further emphasising the need to maintain the momentum in the bilateral relations.
Rajnath Singh discusses defence ties with UK counterpart
New Delhi, Jan 16: Defence cooperation and bilateral issues figured prominently in Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's telephonic conversation with the UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey on Thursday.
Japanese govt arranging Quad foreign ministers meeting on sidelines of Trump's swearing-in ceremony
Tokyo, January 13: Japan's government has been arranging with the US, Australia and India to hold a Quad foreign ministers meeting next week after the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump, Japan-based NHK World reported.
US NSA Sullivan to visit India on January 5-6, hold meetings with NSA Doval, EAM Jaishankar
Washington DC, January 4: United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will be on visiting India on January 5 and 6, during which he will hold meetings with several key Indian dignitaries including NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the White House confirmed on Saturday.