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India flags ‘unprofessional’ conduct after Pakistani naval unit collides with Indian Navy, summons diplomat

India summoned Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires to protest a naval collision. Pakistani naval units engaged in unacceptable and unprofessional conduct at sea. The incident occurred in international waters without causing major damage. India stressed compliance with bilateral agreements governing military movements. Islamabad was urged to prevent future occurrences of such incidents.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

EAM Jaishankar to visit Bhutan on Sept 16-17; hold talks with counterpart Dhungyel

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Bhutan from September 16-17. He will hold bilateral talks with Bhutan's Foreign Minister and meet the King. This visit reinforces the strong friendship and cooperation between India and Bhutan. Earlier, officials discussed trans-border river cooperation and hydroelectric projects. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Border peace essential for India-China ties: PM Modi to President Xi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday reaffirmed the need for a strategic, long-term perspective in India-China ties, with Modi stressing that peace and tranquillity along the frontier remain essential. The leaders also discussed border agreements, trade imbalances, supply chains, market access and a fair resolution…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Russian President Putin invites PM Modi for 24th India-Russia Summit, discuss bilateral ties, West Asia and Black Sea conflicts

Prime Minister Modi and President Putin discussed bilateral ties and future cooperation. President Putin invited Prime Minister Modi to Russia for the 24th Annual Summit. Both leaders shared perspectives on global conflicts and regional situations. They also reviewed progress in various sectors of bilateral cooperation. The Special and Privileged Strategic…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

India positions BRICS as growth engine for Global South; Xi, Putin among key world leaders heading to New Delhi

India welcomes global leaders at the BRICS summit, emphasizing developmental priorities for the Global South. This pivotal meeting will tackle pressing issues such as food, energy, and supply chain security. Notably, President Xi Jinping's participation marks his first visit to India in seven years. Participants will engage in discussions about…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

MEA expects 1,200-1,300 journalists for BRICS Summit coverage, says information dissemination key challenge

In New Delhi, the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit will attract around 1,200 to 1,300 journalists, highlighting its global significance. To support the media, an International Media Centre is being constructed at the Bharat Mandapam Complex. The Ministry of External Affairs intends to utilize both digital channels and traditional methods for…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Modi's grand BRICS welcome for Xi Jinping, Putin & other leaders: 160 artistes to perform 'BRICS Symphony' at Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a grand gala dinner featuring over one hundred BRICS artistes. The event, aptly named 'BRICS Symphony', will showcase an array of classical dancers and musicians from India and the other BRICS nations. This cultural celebration aims to promote camaraderie and understanding among member countries,…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

India's participation in int'l tournament guided by sports ministry policy: MEA on SAF 2027 in Pak

India's participation in the 2027 SAF Games in Pakistan follows a new sports ministry policy. This policy considers international sports bodies and the interests of Indian athletes. Pakistan will host the regional multi-sport event next year in April. Separately, a chargesheet was filed against seven foreign nationals for illegal entry.…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

'Not an era of war': MEA on efforts to end Russia-Ukraine conflict, says India is ready to help with cessation of conflict

Addressing a biweekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5 focused on exploring prospects for dialogue and diplomacy, while reiterating India's consistent position that "this is not an era of war".

The Economic Times · Sep 8

India, China hold senior military commander-level talks on both sides of border; first such meet in Arunachal

India and China held two senior military commander-level flag meetings on September 6 and 7, with one session at Vacha on the Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh and another at Damai on the Chinese side, the MEA said. The meetings followed understandings between the countries and discussions under the WMCC…

The Economic Times · Sep 8