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"Both sides need to approach and handle our relationship from a strategic
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday during his bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi underlined the importance of India-China diplomatic ties and said that both sides need to approach and "handle our relationship from a long-term perspective."
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"In President Trump's case, what used to be back-channelling, quiet is now
Updated : 8 months ago IST
In an interview with ANI, Manish Tewari highlighted the US shift to front-channelling. In contrast to past practices, the Trump administration's approach has been characterised by "front-channelling," where the US president publicly claims credit for diplomatic efforts, potentially underm
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Uttarakhand: Gangotri, Yamnotri National Highways blocked; CM assures safe
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Heavy rains in Uttarakhand have left the Gangotri and Yamnoutri National Highways blocked due to debris and boulders.
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Jaishankar, Finnish FM hold talks on Ukraine conflict and trade ties
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Jaishankar reiterated that India should not be unfairly blamed in the context of the war and reiterated New Delhi's position of promoting dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.
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Ignite IAS Hosts Model UN 2025: A Bold Step from Campus to the Global Aren
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 30: In a powerful demonstration of global awareness, diplomacy, and youth leadership, Ignite IAS conducted the Model United Nations (MUN) 2025 on 22nd and 23rd August at its Hyderabad campus. This two-day event transformed classrooms into international c
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No need for knee-jerk reaction to every comment coming out of Washington:
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Former Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna said India must maintain strategic autonomy amid global pressures, including US criticism of its Russian oil purchases. He urged not to react to every Washington comment, highlighting challenges in India-US ties while asserting India's rights to make
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"These relationships stand on their own": Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said Japan has been India's longstanding partner, citing its role in infrastructure projects like the Delhi Metro. On PM Modi's visit, he stressed that the strategic partnership with Japan "stands on its own" and must continue to deepen.
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"It's one step up in engagement...": Former diplomat Navtej Sarna on India
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Navtej Sarna, welcomed India and Canada naming envoys, calling it a step toward normal diplomatic engagement. He said the appointments allow proper analysis and engagement, signal willingness to engage, and do not mean giving up any core issues.
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"First positive signal that a thaw has indeed happened": Former diplomat V
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said appointing envoys by India and Canada is a positive step, marking the first signal of a thaw since PM Modi met PM Carney at the G7 Summit. He noted concerns remain but expressed hope for resumption of trade talks and improved ties.
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"Relationship with China improving since October 2024": Ex-diplomat Vikas
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said India-China ties have improved since PM Modi met President Xi in October 2024. He stressed the need for disengagement at the border, resumption of flights, visas, and media access, adding relations must rest on mutual respect, sensitivity, and shared interes
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"US officials trying to put all kinds of pressure but we will not be dicta
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Swarup, who also served as the official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs during his stint, was commenting on the remarks made by White House trade advisor Peter Navarro.
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India's residential market sees signs of recovery after early FY26 dip: Re
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The residential real estate market, which saw a decline in the first quarter of FY26, has shown a pick-up over the past two months of June & July, according to data from a HSBC Global Investment Research report, citing Prop Equity.
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