IAFS IV: Mapping new frontiers in India-Africa partnership
Marking a new chapter in India’s enduring engagement with the rising African continent, India will host the fourth edition of its summit with the leaders of African countries on May 31, a defining diplomatic gathering that will scale “new frontiers” in the multi-faceted India-Africa partnership. Unveiling of the logo, theme and website for the upcoming […]
Trump dials Modi: Focus on ending war and keeping Hormuz open
The long-awaited telephone call took place when US President Donald Trump rang up India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 and discussed the fraught situation in the war-torn West Asia. The two leaders shared their assessment of the latest situation in West Asia amid conflicting reports of the US and Iran initiating talks to […]
India backs diplomacy and dialogue to resolve U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict: Jaishankar
I rise to apprise this august House of recent developments in West Asia that are a cause of deep concern to all of us. As Hon’ble Members are aware, this round of conflict started on 28 February 2026. It has witnessed not only fighting between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran […]
India, Israel have to work faster to defeat terrorists: Israel’s Ambassador
JERUSALEM: The two-day visit of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel (February 25-26, 2026) elevated and transformed India-Israel relations across the spectrum. The talks between PM Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem upgraded and expanded India-Israel ties to the level of “Special Strategic Partnership” that will be marked by closer-than-ever strategic […]
South-by-South: Focus on people-centric solutions at India AI summit
With the overarching goal of forging a global ecosystem of inclusive and people-centric AI, India is hosting the first AI Impact Summit in Global South that will focus on harnessing transformational potential of AI for global public good. The summit, which has brought together leaders, ministers, and top tech CEOs from over 100 countries, aims […]
Navigating Troubled Times: Can new Nepal government fulfil Gen Z aspirations?
By Akanshya Shah Two things are in focus — the actions of the interim government and the voices of the Gen Z representatives. While the government is trying to restore normalcy with utmost precaution, Gen Z, which now wants a kind of a watchdog role over the government’s functioning, is raising concerns about statements of […]
Birthday gift from Brussels: A new EU-India strategy
It was a unique birthday gift for Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Brussels. Amid tariff spat with the US and shifting geopolitical alignments, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the new EU-India strategy on September 17, the day PM Modi turned 75. “On the day we launched our new EU-India strategy, I had […]
Modi to Pakistan: India will not tolerate nuclear blackmail, zero tolerance for terror
By Narendra Modi In the past few days, we have witnessed both the strength and patience of our country. First of all, on behalf of the people of India, I salute the valiant forces of India, the armed forces, our intelligence agencies, and our scientists. Our brave soldiers displayed immense courage to achieve the objectives […]
India, Pakistan defuse tensions, agree to stop firing
With the vicious circle of military strikes and counter-strikes threatening to spiral out of control, India and Pakistan, the two nuclear-armed neighbours, have agreed to stop firing and military action from 5 pm on May 10. “DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) of Pakistan called up DGMO (of India) at 3.35 pm. They agreed that […]
Pahalgam terror attack: Modi provides armed forces full freedom to act
In a stern message to Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the armed forces full operational freedom to determine the mode, targets, and timing of India’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist massacre in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. “They (armed forces) have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, […]