India and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through a broad strategic partnership aimed at enhancing cooperation across trade, defence, maritime security, and global connectivity. The renewed engagement reflects a shared vision to build a stable, prosperous, and interconnected Indo-Mediterranean region. Both countries have increasingly recognised the importance of aligning their diplomatic...
A fresh political debate has emerged after senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Dattatreya Hosabale advocated maintaining channels of dialogue with Pakistan despite continued tensions between the two countries. The remarks gained further attention after former Army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane publicly supported the idea of people-to-people engagement and informal diplomacy, prompting sharp criticism from...
Beijing Summit Signals High-Stakes Phase in US-China Power Rivalry U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for a pivotal diplomatic visit to Beijing, where he is expected to pursue a major economic and geopolitical understanding with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting comes at a moment of shifting global influence, with analysts in China closely assessing...
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held high-level discussions with the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new areas of cooperation across trade, energy, digital innovation, and people-to-people ties. The talks underscored both nations’ commitment to deepening engagement within the Global South framework and enhancing mutually beneficial partnerships....
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the recent India–European Union summit has given renewed momentum to the strategic partnership between the two sides, strengthening cooperation across trade, investment, technology, and global governance frameworks. She noted that the high-level engagement reflected a shared intent to deepen bilateral ties at a time when the global economy is...
In a significant diplomatic engagement reflecting growing regional concerns, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a detailed conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araqchi to assess the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia and reinforce efforts toward peace and stability. The interaction, conducted via a late-night telephone call, focused primarily on the ongoing tensions...
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented the Government of India at the state funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka, underlining New Delhi’s respect for Bangladesh’s political leadership and its commitment to strong bilateral ties with the neighbouring country. During the event, Jaishankar was seen briefly exchanging greetings with Sardar Ayaz...
In a significant development following days of deadly violence along the border, Pakistan and the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire. The truce, which reportedly came into effect on Wednesday evening, aims to bring temporary relief after intense cross-border clashes that claimed dozens of lives and displaced several civilians on both...
A recent public statement from the NATO Secretary General sparked controversy after he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted President Vladimir Putin to seek clarification on Russia’s strategy in its conflict with Ukraine. In response, the Indian government swiftly and vehemently rejected the assertion, labeling it “entirely baseless” and distancing itself from any such...
In a striking public declaration, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded U.S. President Donald Trump as a “man of peace,” asserting that Trump played an instrumental role in facilitating the ceasefire with India earlier this year. Sharif’s remarks mark a dramatic diplomatic posture, especially given India’s consistent rejection of any third-party intervention in the...