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Pompeo holds video conference with counterparts from India. (PTI Photo)

Pompeo holds concall with counterparts; focus on cooperation, accountability

Pompeo has discussed the importance of international cooperation, transparency, and accountability in combatting the COVID-19 pandemi

12 May 2020 3:32 PM

MEA: Allegations of Islamophobia against India are based on stray tweets

Some influential individuals in the Gulf countries have been mounting a campaign against India and accusing it of Islamophobia

30 Apr 2020 9:00 PM

The evacuees are quarantined at the Indian Army Wellness Centre in Jaisalmer (PTI)

Fourth batch of Indians evacuated from Iran

389 Indians have been brought back home so far

16 Mar 2020 11:24 AM

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar (Photo: PTI)

S Jaishankar holds talks with visiting Iran minister

On Thursday, EAM Jaishankar tweeted, Appreciated his sharing of perspectives and assessments.

17 Jan 2020 2:51 AM

External affairs minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar (Photo: PTI)

India calls for restraint by Iran, USA

Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif is expected to visit New Delhi next week to participate in the Raisina Dialogue conference in the capital.

10 Jan 2020 2:02 AM

India fears fallout on Chabahar

In the conversation with Mr Pompeo, Mr Jaishankar highlighted India’s stakes and concerns in the region amid the spiralling US-Iran tensions.

06 Jan 2020 1:20 AM

Tehran and Delhi have agreed to accelerate the development of an important Iranian port, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said during a visit to the sanctions-hit Islamic republic on Monday. (Photo: Twitter)

India, Iran agree to speed up of Chabahar port project

Chabahar port -- being jointly developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan -- is on Indian Ocean about 100 kilometres west of Pakistan border.

27 Dec 2019 9:23 AM

Jaishankar's meeting with the Committee, headed by Engel, the Democratic lawmaker from New York, on December 18 was cancelled. (Photo: File)

Here is why Jaishankar cancelled meeting with US lawmaker

Jaishankar refused to meet Indian-American Jayapal, who introduced a Congressional resolution to lift restrictions imposed on J&K.

24 Dec 2019 8:42 AM

Multiple sources privacy to the deliberations here last week indicate that in addition to Jayapal, the list included two other lawmakers who are part of the same group. (Photo: Twitter)

Jayapal added to list of US lawmakers to meet Jaishankar without Engel’s approval

During his visit to Washington for the 2+2 US-India dialogue, Jaishankar had refused to meet Jayapal.

23 Dec 2019 2:55 PM

Jaishankar was in Washington DC and met leaders of the Senate and House Foreign Affairs Committees. (Photo: File)

'Shouldn't be pressurised,' says sources on Jaishankar's cancelled US meet

'A distorted narrative is being put out by some about EAM's meeting with the US Congress,' sources said.

21 Dec 2019 11:42 AM

Jaishankar said the issue of visa and related legislations also came up during his meetings at the Congress. (Photo: File)

US should not obstruct flow of talent from India, says Jaishankar on H-1B visa

The External Affairs Minister was referring to his discussion at the White House with US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien.

20 Dec 2019 11:53 AM

Speaking to media here, Jaishankar said that the resolution neither provides a fair understanding of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir nor fair characterisation of what the Indian government is doing in the region. (Photo: File)

Have no interest in meeting Pramila Jayapal, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar had abruptly cancelled a meeting with senior members of Congress this week after US lawmakers refused demands to exclude Jayapal.

20 Dec 2019 9:49 AM

'We conveyed that the extreme rhetoric and belligerent statements and incitement to anti-Indian violence by Pakistani leaders is not conducive to peace,' Singh told reporters at the conclusion of the talks. (Photo: Twitter | @rajnathsingh)

'Incitement to anti-Indian violence by Pak not conducive to peace': Rajnath Singh

Cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan appeared during the 2+2 ministerial talks.

19 Dec 2019 12:44 PM

“We take great pride in the achievements of Indians and Indian Americans in the United States and their contribution to American society, economy and polity,” he said. (Photo: PTI)

India pitches for H-1B visa holders, says movement of people deepens ties

People to people ties have been one of the defining elements of our friendship, Jaishankar said.

19 Dec 2019 8:57 AM

Pompeo along with the Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday hosted their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the talks. (Photo: Twitter)

'Honour Indian democracy, they have robust debate': US on Citizenship law

Officials, so far, has not confirmed or denied if the issue of religious freedom and human rights in India appeared during the 2+2 talks.

19 Dec 2019 8:12 AM

“Visited the Naval Air Station Oceana, Norfolk in the USA and observed a static display, and also F/A-18E flight demonstration,” Singh said in a tweet on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter | @rajnathsingh)

Rajnath Singh visits US naval air station, hopes defence ties will strengthen

Singh, along with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, is in the US for the second 2+2 dialogue.

18 Dec 2019 2:32 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will meet with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark Esper in Washington on Wednesday as India and the US work to ramp up defence and political ties. (Photo: PTI)

US and India look to bolster ties as rights worries emerge in 2+2 meet

India is one of only 3 countries to enjoy annual '2+2' talks with US - a format meant to encourage deep, strategic ties.

18 Dec 2019 9:06 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received by Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid at Male airport. (Photo:ANI/File)

India, Maldives review bilateral ties

PM reiterates India’s commitment to strong, peaceful Male.

14 Dec 2019 6:01 AM

Shashi Tharoor (Cong) opposed The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill at the introduction stage saying, the provision of automatic death penalty was against the law. (Photo: PTI)

Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill introduced in LS, aims to promote safety on water

The proposed law is aimed at promoting the safety and security of India's maritime trade.

09 Dec 2019 4:48 PM

Upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Rajapaksa was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was accorded a ceremonial reception (Photo: ANII)

Want to take our ties with India to higher level: Lankan Prez Rajapaksa

The newly elected president said that Colombo and New Delhi need to 'work together' for economic development and security of their people.

29 Nov 2019 12:50 PM

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