The Qutub Minar, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi, was beautifully illuminated with Mexico's national colours - green, white, and red - to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India-Mexico diplomatic ties and Mexico's Independence Day on September 16.
The European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication outlining a 'New Strategic EU-India Agenda' marking a significant milestone in EU-India relations.
Colombia has halted arms purchases from the US after President Gustavo Petro rejected Washington's criticism over cocaine trafficking. Petro said Colombia "will not be blackmailed" and called US aid "handouts," Al Jazeera reported. Trump recently decertified Colombia as an ally in the drug w
Das, a 1999-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the ministry. "He is expected to take up his new assignment in Seoul shortly," the MEA said in a statement.
"It gives me great pleasure to wish him a very happy birthday. We want to see him in good health to be able to lead this country as he is doing," Ramgoolam said in his message.
Several heads of state and former leaders praised his role in strengthening ties with developing countries and amplifying the voice of the Global South.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wished PM Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, praising his strength, determination, and leadership. She said his ability to lead millions is an inspiration and wished him health, energy, and success in further strengthening India-Italy relations.
On PM Modi's 75th birthday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished him, praising his achievements for India and their joint efforts in strengthening India-Israel friendship. He said he looks forward to meeting Modi soon to take the partnership to greater heights.
Russian President Vladimir Putin wished PM Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, praising his "great personal contribution" to strengthening the strategic partnership and enhancing Russian-Indian cooperation across various sectors, according to Izvestia Multimedia Information Centre.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wished PM Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, calling him "a good friend to me and to Britain." He praised growing UK-India ties, recalled his G20 visit to India in 2023, and said the relationship holds a special place in his heart.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, saying the people of Bhutan extend their "warmest wishes" and pray for his good health, happiness, and long life.
In a post on social media X, Radhakrishnan wrote that the discussions focused on strengthening trade, economic, and people-to-people ties between India and Mauritius.