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Emphasize what PM Modi said, not an era of war: BlinkenS

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (local time) emphasized the remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Samarkand, and said that he "could not agree more" with PM Modi's advice.

2022-09-27T17:59:47.496530+00:00 IST

"In our national interest...": Jaishankar on India-Russia relations

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): Noting that India makes a choice about procuring defence equipment in its national interest, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said where "we get our military equipment is not a new issue or changed due to geo-political changes" and that New Delhi has not faced problems in terms of spare parts supply in the past from Russia.

2022-09-27T17:33:42.587621+00:00 IST

'India-US partnership one of the most consequential in the world

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said both India and Unites States have made real progress in elevating their partnership through institutions like QUAD and G20 and international organisations at the United Nations.

2022-09-27T17:00:19.496749+00:00 IST

Energy markets under stress must soften up: Jaishankar

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said there is very deep concern among developing countries about how their energy needs are addressed and energy markets under stress must soften up.

2022-09-27T16:49:25.534261+00:00 IST

'Positioning Indian-US militaries to operate closely together'

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): Highlighting the importance of India-US relationship, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said that both countries are positioning their militaries to operate and coordinate more closely than ever.

2022-09-27T14:04:23.500058+00:00 IST

ICAO signs MoU with International Solar Alliance

Montreal [Canada], September 27 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with International Solar Alliance (ISA) to check the growth of CO2 emissions in the international aviation sector.

2022-09-27T09:12:30.755964+00:00 IST

Manage ties with India, engage China on debt relief: US to Pak

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday and held talks on several key issues including the importance of managing ties with India and engagement with China on the issue of debt relief.

2022-09-27T04:57:10.348411+00:00 IST

US provided USD 56.5 million in aid to Pakistan for flood relief

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at the State Department on Monday and said that America had provided USD 56.5 million in aid to Pakistan for flood relief and humanitarian assistance this year.

2022-09-27T03:12:17.562589+00:00 IST

NASA's DART mission successfully crashes spacecraft into asteroid

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) - the world's first planetary defense technology demonstration - successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday, the agency's first attempt to move an asteroid in space.

2022-09-27T02:21:20.940532+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Monday and discussed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework alongside high technology cooperation between the two countries.

2022-09-27T01:00:19.752965+00:00 IST

'Stability, security of Indo-Pacific should be secured': EAM

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): During his bilateral talks with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin in the Pentagon on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the stability, security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific should be secured as the global situation has become very challenging.

2022-09-26T22:29:17.668546+00:00 IST

Pentagon Chief criticises China's "unprecedented provocations"

Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin sharply criticised China for "unprecedented provocations in the Taiwan Strait" during bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar at the Pentagon and said that India and US, the two great democracies are working together toward a brighter future for the Indo-Pacific as the world faces sustained challenges to peace, security and prosperity in the region and beyond.

2022-09-26T21:12:38.661303+00:00 IST

Cubans vote in referendum on same-sex marriage, adoption

Havana [Cuba], September 26 (ANI): Cubans voted in a landmark referendumon Sunday on whether to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption, allow surrogate pregnancies and give greater rights to non-biological parents.

2022-09-26T07:25:17.999725+00:00 IST

From Ukraine to Russia to France, Modi's India wins global praise at UNGA

New York [US], September 26 (ANI): At the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session India has been winning praise from several developing and developed nations both for its economic and foreign policy.

2022-09-26T03:13:18+00:00 IST

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warns Russia

Washington [US], September 26 (ANI): US national security adviser, Jake Sullivan warned President Vladimir Putin of "catastrophic consequences" if Russia launches a nuclear attack on Ukraine and said that America will "respond decisively" to such an action.

2022-09-26T01:19:57.583167+00:00 IST

CIA reveals model used to plan drone ops against Zawahiri

Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): US intelligence agency, in its museum, has displayed the replica of Ayman al-Zawahiri's hideout which was used to plan the US drone operation that killed the Al-Qaeda chief last month, media reports said.

2022-09-25T17:17:37.757794+00:00 IST

India at UN General Assembly: The week that was

New York [US], September 25 (ANI): Several statesmen from across the world extended support to India and its diplomacy at the UN General Assembly session which is about to end soon.

2022-09-25T14:03:04+00:00 IST

'India is a reliable partner', says Jamaica Foreign Minister

New York [US], September 25 (ANI): Expressing gratitude towards India for its assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jamaica Foreign Minister Kamina J Smith on Saturday (local time) said that Kingston is grateful to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Indian government, and its people for the vaccines during the pandemic.

2022-09-25T09:47:53.884328+00:00 IST

Union minister Jitendra Singh interacts with diaspora in US

New York [US], September 25 (ANI): Union minister Jitendra Singh, who is on a 5-day visit to the US on Saturday interacted with the Indian diaspora in New York and encouraged them to invest in India, as this is "the best time" to do so.

2022-09-25T09:03:32.581983+00:00 IST

Indian health solutions provider bags award in United States

Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): India-based health solutions provider SAMRIDH Blended Finance Facility has been declared the winner of the P3 Impact Award at the 2022 Concordia Summit for collaborating and addressing societal challenges.

2022-09-25T08:57:54.931926+00:00 IST

At UN India perceived as "Voice of Global South": EAM Jaishankar

New York [US], September 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Saturday said one of the key takeaways from his visit to the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York was how India is being perceived as the "Voice of the Global South."

2022-09-25T07:34:05+00:00 IST