EAM Jaishankar Greets Eswatini on its Independence Day
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday extended his greeting to the people of the Kingdom of Eswatini on its independence day.
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
India Steps Up Scrutiny of Chinese Influence Group
India has ordered tougher scrutiny of visa requests by a Chinese non-profit headed by a senior official of the ruling communist party, designating it as an entity of concern in a broader security sweep, sources involved in the matter say.
Govt. to Launch 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline (1800-599-0019) ‘KIRAN’
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment will launch the “24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN” (1800-500-0019)” through virtual mode Webcast on 07th September 09, 2020 (Monday).
Major Ports to Use Only Indian Built Tug Boats Now Onwards
The Ministry of Shipping is aiming to promote Indian shipbuilding industry and also have discussion with some leading countries for Make in India shipbuilding. In the meantime, this decision of the Government will be a big move towards realizing Make in India in shipbuilding.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit Iran
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Iran en-route his return from Russia. The brief stopover is scheduled tonight (September 5, 2020). Rajnath Singh is scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with Iran’s defence minister.
Text of Prime Minister’s Special Key Note Address at US-ISPF US-India Summit 2020
It is wonderful to see US-ISPF bring together a diverse range of people for the US India Summit 2020. The work ofthe US-ISPF in bringing India and USA closer is commendable.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has A Warm and Friendly Meeting with Russian Defence Minister
Today, Raksha Mantri had a one-hour meeting with Russian Defence Minister, Gen. Sergei Shoigu, at the Russian Ministry of Defence. The meeting was marked by the traditional warmth and friendship, characteristic of the Special & Privileged Partnership between India and the Russian Federation in which Military Technical Cooperation and Military-to-Military cooperation constitutes an important pillar.
India Jumps 4 Places to Rank 48 on Global Innovation Index 2020
The 2020 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) released on Wednesday shows India jumped four places to rank at 48th position since 2019.
Cabinet Approves MoU between India and Finland for Cooperation in the Field of Geology
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approvedMemorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of geology and mineral resources between Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines, the Government of the Republic of India and Geological Survey of Finland (Geologiantutkimuskeskus), Ministry of Employment and the Economy, the Government of Finland.
12.5 Lakh Domicile Certificates Issued So Far in Jammu and Kashmir
The J&K government on Tuesday disclosed that the authorities have so far issued 12.5 lakh domicile certificates and nearly 99% of those received such certificates are permanent resident certificate (PRC) holders and migrant Kashmiri Pandits.