Munich Security Conference report: Migration, war top security threats
MUNICH: In a sign of shifting geopolitical plates, “migration through war and climate change” has now surpassed the Ukraine war as a top trigger of anxiety in the world, says a report unveiled ahead of the Munich Security Conference, the largest foreign policy and strategy conference in Europe. The world in 2024 will be characterized […]
India, UAE raise bar, sign investment treaty
India and the UAE, the Gulf powerhouse, have raised the bar for their burgeoning partnership by signing a clutch of pacts, including a bilateral investment treaty and a landmark pact on a trans-regional trade corridor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with the UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on February 13 […]
Indonesia elections: There will be new momentum in India-Indonesia relations, says envoy
As Indonesia goes to polls on February 14, India’s Ambassador to Indonesia Sandeep Chakravorty has underlined strong democracy connect between the two countries and hoped that there will be a new energy and a new momentum in the bilateral relationship after the formation of the new government in Jakarta. “Elections are a point of departure […]
Macron-Modi bonding elevates India-France ties
Delhi-Paris bonding has scaled new frontiers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi serenaded French President Emmanuel Macron in the pink city of Jaipur and held talks to deepen bilateral cooperation across diverse areas, including defence, security and business. The joint road show by the leaders of India and France through iconic landmarks in Jaipur showcased unique […]
With “Ram to Rashtra” mantra, Modi consecrates Ram temple for national renewal
The long-dreamt “Ram Rajya” acquired life-force as Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the “pran-pratishtha” ceremony at the idol of Lord Ram and unveiled a vision of a faith-fuelled India, which will fuse “deva (god) with desh (country) and Ram with Rashtra.” It was a carnival of faith, fervour and festivity as millions of Hindu devotees […]
A new dawn in Ayodhya: New Horizons
By Yogi Adityanath “Jaasu birhan sochahu dinn raati, rat-hu nirantar gun gann paanti; Raghukul tilak sujan sukhdata, aayau kusal dev muni trata.” The long-awaited day has finally arrived, marking the end of centuries of anticipation, generations of struggle, and the fulfilment of the vow made by our ancestors. Tomorrow, the soul of Sanatan culture, […]
Vibrant Gujarat: Roadshow showcases burgeoning India-UAE economic ties
By Shweta Aggarwal GANDHINAGAR: India and the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf powerhouse, have advanced their economic ties by signing four pacts in diverse areas, including renewable energy, healthcare, food parks and logistics in the presence of the leaders of the two countries in Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates President Mohamed […]
Bonjour, Delhi! Macron’s Republic Day gameplan
By Sujal Shah The winds of change are blowing in the Indo-Pacific, and France is riding alongside India. While Russia’s fragile weaponry supply network provides an opportunity, France’s objective goes far beyond providing a basic substitute. As India seeks to diversify its armaments supply base, imports from Russia fell by 47%. France accounted for 29% […]
Jaishankar’s Moscow Mission: Trade, oil, defence top agenda
Enhancing trade, connectivity and defence ties will top the agenda of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s four-day visit to Moscow, which will begin on December 25. Dr Jaishankar will hold wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov and is also expected to call on President Vladimir Putin. Given that this year’s annual leaders’ summit […]
India’s Moment: Debunking West’s double standards, the Jaishankar way
The launch of the book, “India’s Moment,” lived up to its name and provided External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar an occasion to assert India’s strategic autonomy and debunk the West’s double standards in international trade negotiations. Unveiling the book, “India’s Moment: Changing Power Equations around the World,” authored by Prof. Mohan Kumar, a former Indian […]