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EAM Jaishankar discusses Indian foreign policy, regional dynamics

The conversation addressed India's evolving foreign policy, regional dynamics, and global economic challenges.

2025-03-06T01:38:59.099341+00:00 IST

Peace, tranquility in border areas essential for relationship to grow

He noted that over the past 40 years, the assumption has been that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for the relationship to grow. "If the border is unstable, not peaceful, or not tranquil, it will inevitably affect the growth and direction of our relationship."

2025-03-06T00:31:27.360019+00:00 IST

European Commission proposes to extend gas storage obligations

The European Commission has proposed to prolong EU gas storage obligations until the end of 2027 to ensure security of energy supply and help stabilise the European gas markets.

2025-03-06T00:19:59.165430+00:00 IST

“In Kashmir, we have done a good job solving most of it”: EAM

"Holding elections, which were done with a very high turnout, was step number three. I think the part we are waiting for is the return of the stolen part of Kashmir, which is on the illegal Pakistani occupation. When that's done, I assure you, Kashmir solved," Jaishankar added.

2025-03-05T22:12:32.003217+00:00 IST

EAM, British Foreign Secy share a light moment

Notably, Foreign Secretary Lammy is a Member of Parliament from north London's Tottenham, home to the Tottenham Hotspur football club.

2025-03-05T20:41:58.842792+00:00 IST

Jaishankar discuss strategic coordination, trade deal with UK FS

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said he held wide-ranging talks with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, including strategic coordination, political cooperation, trade deal negotiation, education, technology, mobility and people-to-people exchanges for the past two days at the Chevening House.

2025-03-05T16:13:59.191256+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar visits Chevening House in UK

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday visited Chevening House, a country house in Kent, England that serves as the official residence of the British Foreign Secretary.

2025-03-05T15:19:23.386785+00:00 IST

Pope Francis rested well during night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital 

Since February 14, Pope Francis has been receiving treatment for bilateral pneumonia. He resumed non-invasive mechanical ventilation overnight, as per the schedule.

2025-03-05T08:19:49.588204+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Chevening Scholars during visit to UK

"Great to meet Chevening Scholars from India along with FS @DavidLammy this evening. A vivid expression of our talent and people-to-people exchanges, they surely are great advocates of India-UK ties", the EAM wrote on X.

2025-03-05T01:20:54.346448+00:00 IST

EC Chief pitches 800 billion euros for defence spending 

As per Euro News, Von der Leyen outlined five measures in a letter to EU leaders ahead of the summit on Thursday. This includes a "new instrument" to provide 150 billion Euros in loans to member states to finance joint defence investments in pan-European capabilities, including air and missile defence, artillery systems, missiles and ammunition, drones, and anti-drone systems.

2025-03-05T00:24:20.578679+00:00 IST

UK: EAM Jaishankar meets PM Starmer, Foreign Secy during visit

EAM Jaishankar is on an official visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland until March 9, during which he will hold discussions to provide renewed impetus to India's friendly ties with the UK and Ireland.

2025-03-04T21:54:13.441685+00:00 IST

EAM congratulates Austria's Reisinger on appointment

In a post on X, the EAM said, "Congratulations to @BMeinl on her appointment as the Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria. We will work together to further advance our long-standing partnership."

2025-03-04T20:56:32.264422+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy expresses 'regret' on public spat with Trump

Zelenskyy said that he was ready to work under US President Donald Trump's leadership for lasting peace.

2025-03-04T17:38:46.714779+00:00 IST

Pope slept well through the night, Vatican says

"The Pope slept through the night and now continues to rest," the Holy See Press Office said on Tuesday morning.

2025-03-04T10:34:49.631410+00:00 IST

Pope suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency"

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday as the 88-year-old pontiff continues to battle pneumonia.

2025-03-04T02:34:03.871346+00:00 IST

India slams UN Human Rights Chief's remarks on Kashmir

"At a larger level, we are concerned about global updates, oversimplifications of complex issues, sweeping and generalized remarks, usage of loose terminologies and apparent cherry-picking of situations," Bagchi said.

2025-03-04T02:25:47.083054+00:00 IST

2 dead, dozens injured as car hits pedestrians in Germany

The driver has been arrested, and police continue to investigate the scene in the Paradenplatz pedestrian area.

2025-03-03T20:16:55.390564+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita interacts with Indian diaspora in The Bahamas

Margherita said he celebrated the growing people-to-people and cultural linkages between the two nations.

2025-03-03T17:18:29.487915+00:00 IST

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights voices concern

Turk's remarks emphasized that while China has engaged with the international human rights system, progress in addressing systemic violations has been insufficient, and the international community must ramp up its efforts.

2025-03-03T13:42:36.027697+00:00 IST

“Spend less time worrying about Putin, and more time worrying abo

US President Donald Trump posted on his social media, "We should spend less time worrying about Putin, and more time worrying about migrant rape gangs, drug lords, murderers, and people from mental institutions entering our Country - So that we don't end up like Europe!"

2025-03-03T08:49:16.856824+00:00 IST

EAM S Jaishankar meets with Belgium’s foreign minister, Maxime Pr

EAM S Jaishankar meets with Belgium's foreign minister, Maxime Prevot, at Hyderabad House before the arrival of Princess Astrid of the Kingdom of Belgium to India. He started his address by saying, "Of course, we have a historical connection here. We have still war memorials to Indian soldiers on your lands, but what has been, I think a very good, steady relationship in a range of issues, trade, industry, education, innovation,n culture today has the possibility of growing in a more contemporary format

2025-03-03T06:57:14.281313+00:00 IST