India has invited Canadian PM Mark Carney to New Delhi early next year to boost economic and free-trade ties. High-level talks aim to repair diplomatic relations after past tensions, with potential bilateral trade exceeding $50 billion and cooperation in energy, AI, and agriculture, The Glob
The Civil Aviation Ministry said on Thursday that India and China will resume direct air services by the end of October 2025, aligning with the winter schedule.
India and China are slated to resume direct flights by late October, with the civil aviation authorities of the two countries having been engaged in discussions on resuming direct air services between the two countries and on a revised Air Services Agreement.
According to Chinese state-run media outlet Xinhua, Xi noted the importance of viewing bilateral ties from a long-term perspective. "Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-India diplomatic relations, Xi said the two countries need to view and handle
Meanwhile, PM Modi on Sunday emphasised the commitment to taking the India-China ties forward, based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity, during his bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He appreciated the progress made on several fronts of ties and peace on the border post
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here on Sunday, as part of his two-day official visit to the country.
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.
"The free trade agreement ...essentially the substantive negotiations finished on the 6th of May. The scrubbing work is underway. It would, of course, not be proper for me to speculate about when it will be signed, but the important point is that the text must be completely ready for it to b
He reflected on the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, noting a stance of friction in the relationship between the two nations, particularly when Muizzu requested the withdrawal of Indian naval personnel stationed in the Maldives for training and support missions.
US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, departed Jaipur on Thursday, concluding a four-day India visit that blended diplomacy, trade talks, and cultural engagement. The visit highlighted deepening India-US ties.
US Vice President JD Vance, along with Second Lady Usha Vance and their children, arrived in Agra and was welcomed by UP CM Yogi Adityanath. The visit marks the final stop of a four-day tour highlighting US-India cooperation in trade, defense, and regional security.
Former Ambassador Mahesh Sachdev views US Vice President JD Vance's visit as a crucial symbolic and substantive move by the new Trump administration, highlighting the momentum in Indo-US ties and expanding cooperation across trade, defence, and cultural exchange.