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Nepal PM Deuba to arrive in India today, likely to meet Jaishankar

Deuba will be accompanied by a high-level delegation and his spouse Dr Arzu Deuba.

Daleep Singh has productive conversations in India: White House

Singh was in India on March 30 and 31 to discuss the consequences of Russia's unjustified war against Ukraine and the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Russia proposes SWIFT alternative to India for Ruble payments

India is keen to continue bilateral trade due to its dependency on Russian weapons and the prospect of buying cheaper oil as global prices surge.

India to provide $1 million to BIMSTEC to increase its operational budget

PM Modi made the announcement in the backdrop of making early progress on the proposal of the BIMSTEC free trade agreement (FTA) to enhance mutual business.

President Biden proposes $1.8 billion for Indo-Pacific Strategy

In the Indo-Pacific, America is strengthening its role and expanding its cooperation with longtime allies and partners

Diplomatic talks with China show foreign, def policies joined at hip: EAM

A different world view propelled a comprehensive review of the foreign policy post-2014, Jaishankar said.

PM Modi to hold virtual summit with Australian counterpart on Monday

The announcement on the summit was made by External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi at a media briefing on Thursday.

Decoded: Why the next FATF review is critical for India

The evaluation of India by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) could start by the end of the year

Timely help from India rescues Sri Lanka from economic crisis

India in the last six months has provided assistance on several fronts to its tiny neighbour to tide over its economic crisis.

In South Korea election, future of foreign policy up for debate

Among Seoul's foreign policy challenges are an intensifying rivalry between its top ally, Washington, and its top trading partner, China

Prime Minister Modi to join other Quad leaders in virtual meeting

The Ministry of External Affairs said the leaders will exchange views and assessments about important developments in the Indo-Pacific.

First shipment of 2,500 MT of wheat from India reaches Jalalabad

The shipment was part of the commitment made by the government of India to supply 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat for the people of Afghanistan

EAM Jaishankar chairs meeting of Indian Ambassadors to EU countries

The External Affairs Minister arrived in Paris on Sunday on a three-day trip after paying a two-day visit to Germany

India, France working together to uphold international law: Jaishankar

Jaishankar made these remarks in Paris on Tuesday, a day after holding a bilateral meeting with French Foreign Minister Le Drian

Multipolar world requires multipolar economic order: Jaishankar

Jaishankar is on three days visit to France to attend the European Union (EU) Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Top headlines: India inc braces for Ukraine fallout, Gold outshines market

Sebi tightened rules governing market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) in the aftermath of the Chitra Ramkrishna scandal. More on that in our top headlines.

De-escalating tension at Ukraine border 'immediate priority': India at UN

This comes after Moscow's decision to recognize two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent

India, France agree on roadmap for blue economy and ocean governance

This agreement came during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's three-day visit to France.

Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with French counterpart in Paris

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held wide-ranging and productive talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian here during which he discussed bilateral cooperation, Indo-Pacific and the Ukraine situation. Jaishankar reached France on Sunday after concluding his visit to Germany where he attended the Munich Security Conference 2022. Arrived in Paris. Held wide-ranging and productive talks with FM @JY_LeDrian. Discussions on bilateral cooperation, Ukraine situation, Indo-Pacific and JCPOA reflected our deep trust & global partnership. Look forward to participating in EU Ministerial Forum on Indo- Pacific, Jaishankar said on Twitter. In their talks, Jaishankar and Le Drian appreciated the close cooperation between India and France during the COVID-19 pandemic and agreed to further deepen the strategic partnership, particularly in the areas of trade and investments, defence and security, health, education, research and innovation, energy and climate change, the

Jaishankar meets Irish counterpart at Munich Security Conference

Jaishankar and Schulze discussed the respective development partnership outlook and shared their commitment to promoting green growth and clean tech