Jayanth Jacob

With Trudeau by his side, PM Modi speaks of primacy of India’s unity and integrity

India and Canada signed six pacts to step up their ties in various spheres on a day Modi greeted Trudeau with a hug.

China’s growing ties with Maldives give India the jitters

Although the Chinese footprint in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region is something New Delhi has learnt to live with despite an understandable unease, the rapid expansion in ties between Male and Beijing has become a larger cause of concern.

Govt to promote all 22 official Indian languages abroad

The ministry of external affairs is working on a plan to set up an ‘India Corner’ in select university libraries across the world to stock up books in Indian languages.

PM Modi, Jordan’s king to address session on countering radicalisation of youth

Iran to lease part of Chabahar port to India for 18 months

Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday to boost cooperation in key areas of security, trade and energy, after which the two sides inked nine pacts, including one on double taxation avoidance.

Govt eases norms to help job seekers being duped by recruiting agents

This move is aimed at giving people in remote areas better access to government-approved recruitment agencies — all of which are located in big cities.

India, UAE to sign pact to counter terror funding, money laundering

The currency swap agreement between the two sides is also set for a roll-out soon. This involves the exchange of interest and sometimes of principal in one currency for the same in another currency.

Pay up the dues for South Asian varsity, India tells Pakistan

New Delhi now plans to raise the issue again at the Saarc working committee meeting, board meeting of the SAU besides taking the matter up bilaterally

Iran president Hassan Rouhani to meet Modi in India on Feb 17

Local news agency ISNA said Rouhani is due to leave for India on a three-day visit on Thursday.

Tax revenue higher than expectation: FM Arun Jaitley tells Rajya Sabha

The finanace minister was replying to the debate on the general budget in Rajya Sabha.

Snubbed by India, Maldives President sends envoys to China, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Maldives envoy Ahmed Mohamed said New Delhi was to be the first stop planned for a visit of a special envoy but the dates proposed were not suitable for the Indian leadership.

‘Disturbed’ by Maldives crisis, India weighs options as ex prez Nasheed seeks help

New Delhi said it is monitoring the situation in the Maldives where President Abdulla Yameen declared an emergency on Monday.

Three reasons why the crisis in Maldives has India worried

India is closely watching the Maldives crisis which has geographic and strategic consequences for the region as it is home to some 22,000 Indians.

PM Modi to address Indian community in Dubai, Muscat on February 11

The UAE is home to more than 23.5 million Indians, making them the largest expatriate community in the Gulf nation.

Modi to open India-assisted centre to train diplomats during Palestine visit

Modi who will be the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine is expected to announce cooperation in agriculture and capacity building through scholarships.

After Asean, Delhi to host solar alliance meet in March

An official says India is expecting at least 25 countries to attend the solar alliance meet. The representations are likely to be at the head of government or very senior government representative level.

Vijay Gokhale takes charge as foreign secretary: Five challenges that await him

Vijay Keshav Gokhale, who played a key role in resolving the Doklam standoff with China, took charge as the next foreign secretary.

India, ASEAN to bolster maritime security ties with eye on China

The summit between India and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) also looked at ways for the speedy conclusion of a balanced and mutually beneficial Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, a trade pact being negotiated by 16 nations.

PM Narendra Modi pitches for a ‘balanced’ trade pact among Asean nations

A proposed trade pact, known as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, could create a larger but integrated market, but India has two key reservations – dismantling of import tariffs and impact on the service sector.

Poland tops list of countries where Indian students were attacked in 2017

Poland , Italy, Australia, Russia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, US, Guyana, and the Czech Republic are in the list of countries where Indian students were attacked in 2017, according to government data.

Asean leaders arrive, PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar and Vietnam

The meeting between PM Modi and Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi came nearly a month after India and Myanmar inked an agreement on restoration of normalcy and development of the Rakhine state.

India to show off big Act East policy as ASEAN leaders begin visit

PM Narendra Modi will hold three bilateral meetings Wednesday: With his Vietnamese counterpart; with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte; and with state counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi at Hyderabad House.

India, China to co-host energy meet in Delhi

The meeting, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will see ministers discuss global energy security and transition to renewables at the biennial International Energy Forum on April 10-12.

‘I ensured door was locked’: Indian who survived Kabul hotel siege recounts night of terror

Gunmen who raided the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul killed at least 22 people during a 12-hour standoff with security forces that ended Sunday.

Moving past Doklam, China warms up to Indian leaders

Flanked by CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI national secretary D Raja, and Chinese ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui on the dais, Meng gave a detailed presentation about the 19th party congress of the CPC held in October 2017.

No plans of PM Modi holding bilateral meet with Pak PM Abbasi at Davos: MEA

Secretary at the External Affairs Ministry, Vijay Gokhale said the prime minister’s visit to Davos would be a 24-hour visit “but a very focused one”.

India joins Australia Group, move could boost NSG membership bid

The NSG is an elite club of countries that deals with the trade in fissile materials and technologies, consistently blocked by China.

PM Modi’s UAE, Palestine visit in February to focus on counterterrorism, cyber security

India and the UAE have put together an ambitious agenda to mark the second visit of Modi to the UAE, with which India has a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening their security and business ties.

Israel, India bond over Raj Kapoor’s Ichak Dana Bichak Dana

A live band’s rendition of timeless Bollywood song Ichak Dana Bichak Dana proved the cherry on the cake when Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted visiting Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for lunch on Monday

Trade, defence ties on top of agenda for Modi-Netanyahu meet at noon

India and Israel are aiming to boost their partnership with the two countries set to sign a slew of pacts after a meeting between their prime ministers.