At the Gaza Peace Summit, US President Donald Trump called it a "monumental moment," stressing Gaza's reconstruction must focus on its people, not terror, and be demilitarised with a civilian police force. He pledged partnership for peace, saying, "There won't be World War III... not in the
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reaffirmed that his government is operating under a strict policy of zero tolerance towards corruption and irregularities, stressing that transparency and accountability in governance remain the highest priority.
UN rights envoy Richard Bennett welcomed the creation of an independent investigative mechanism for Afghanistan, calling it vital for justice and accountability. He urged swift implementation, support from member states, and action on gender apartheid, stressing that Afghan women and youth m
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India's strategic autonomy ensures its national interest and freedom of choice, while stressing that neighbours can be accommodated only within that limit, during his address at the Aravalli Summit 2025 at JNU marking 70 years of the S
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed JNU's inaugural Aravalli Summit, saying India's rise is unfolding in "an exceptionally turbulent era." He urged the School of International Studies to shape ideas for Viksit Bharat, stressing strategic autonomy, multi-alignment, and India's co
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reaffirmed India's support for free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, stressing a pragmatic and people-centric approach to strengthen bilateral ties. He said India seeks to expand economic, trade and development cooperation while working with whichev
The RSS chieAsserting that the whole of India is "one home", Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday likened Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir to a room of that home which has been "occupied" by strangers and said that it has to be taken back. f likened Pakistan-Occupied K
Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar called KP Sharma Oli's resignation in Nepal "sudden and unexpected," linking protests to deep-rooted discontent beyond a social media ban. He warned of security implications for India, stressing vigilance on the open border and reaffirming the importance of
Mari Elka Pangestu, Special Advisor for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation to the President of Indonesia, said US tariffs harm global trade and must be managed responsibly. She praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Kautilya Conclave address, stressing India's reforms an
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told Parliament that Trump's 20-point Gaza plan was "not ours," stressing there was no room for politicking. He detailed the role of eight Muslim countries in drafting counter-proposals, reaffirmed Pakistan's stance on Palestine, and confirmed efforts fo
A UN side event in Geneva marked Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, stressing education in non-violence to prevent human rights abuses. Diplomats and civil society leaders urged linking non-violence to justice, dialogue, and peace, highlighting Gandhi's universal legacy and the need to inve
At a UNHRC side event in Geneva, activist Divya Advani and Sindhi Adhikar Manch founder Govind Gurbani highlighted declining Sindhi numbers in Pakistan and contrasted it with constitutional rights enjoyed by minorities in India, stressing equal opportunities, reservations, and inclusive repr