External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began his three-day visit to Bhutan on September 16, with a series of high-level meetings scheduled to review and strengthen the longstanding relationship between India and Bhutan. The visit will continue until September 18 and includes discussions on bilateral cooperation, development, energy, connectivity and other areas of mutual interest. Jaishankar...
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is in Beijing for a high-level diplomatic engagement with China at a time when New Delhi and Beijing are attempting to stabilise relations while several sensitive issues remain unresolved. Doval’s two-day visit includes the 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks on the India-China boundary question with Chinese Foreign Minister...
The Government of India has appointed Vishwesh Negi, a 2002-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, as the country’s next Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The appointment marks a significant development in India’s diplomatic engagement with Tehran at a time when regional geopolitics, energy security, trade interests, and strategic partnerships continue to shape relations...
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has launched a strong critique of the Union government’s approach toward the ongoing conflict in Gaza, arguing that India’s response to the humanitarian crisis has departed from the country’s long-standing diplomatic traditions and moral commitments. In a sharply worded opinion piece, Gandhi expressed concern over what she described as India’s...
Kathmandu: Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki is set to expand her cabinet this evening with the induction of seven new ministers, officials from the President’s Office confirmed. Details regarding the portfolios and responsibilities of the new ministers are yet to be officially disclosed. The cabinet expansion comes as part of ongoing efforts to consolidate...