India to Extend Help to Lebanon
India on Thursday announced that it will extend assistance to the financially-torn Lebanon that was gutted after two massive explosions in capital city Beirut earlier this week.
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Launches the Sahakar NCDC Channel
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today launched the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel, a new initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). Speaking on the occasion, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar said that the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is in the forefront of operationalizing different aspects of Atma Nirbhar Bharat call given by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
India, Russia Discuss Issues of Interaction for SCO, RIC, BRICS Meet
India and Russia on Tuesday discussed the issues that will be taken up between both countries at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), RIC (Russia-India-China) and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) platforms.
India and Japan are Looking to have Trusted Partners from Authentic Investors: Shri Piyush Goyal
TheMinister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has said that India and Japan are looking to have trusted partners from authentic investors. Speaking at the third Edition of the Invest India Exclusive Investment Forum – Japan Edition, through video conference.
J-K ‘Undergoing Transformation’ After Abrogation of Article 370: S Jaishankar
On the first anniversary of the revocation of Article 370, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that there has been a “transformation underway in Jammu & Kashmir and in Ladakh” marked by the “application of progressive laws, delivery of social justice, advancement of women’s rights and empowerment, and support for vulnerable sections”.
China-Backed Attempt by Pakistan to Discuss Kashmir Issue at UNSC Fails Yet Again
Pakistan’s attempt to internationalise the Kashmir issue through the United Nations has again “come to naught”, after a UN Security Council meeting, convened by China to discuss the matter, ended without any outcome, a top Indian diplomat said on Thursday.
Assam Gets Own 24/7 Doordarshan Channel
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar launched Doordarshan Assam, a 24-hour dedicated channel for the State, via video conferencing from New Delhi today. Speaking on the occasion the Minister said “the channel is a gift to people of Assam and this channel will cater to all sections of the population of Assam and will be immensely popular.”
Govt. Issues Fresh Guidelines for International Passengers Arriving in India from 8th August
The Health Ministry has issued fresh guidelines for arriving international passengers which will be operational from 8th August. The guidelines state that before planning to travel, all travelers should submit a self declaration form on the online portal – newdelhiairport.in at least 72 hours before the scheduled travel.
More than 50% of All Foreign Military Training Slots in India are Allocated to Sri Lankan Defense Personnel
During these interactions, marked by traditional cordiality and camaraderie between the armed forces of the two countries, a range of matters of mutual interest in bilateral defense cooperation was discussed. Strong commitment to further strengthen the defense relationship between the two countries was reiterated by participants on both sides.
Four more States/UTs Linked with One Nation One Ration Card Scheme Today
While taking note of the requisite technical readiness of 4 more States/UT of Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland and Uttarakhand, the Department of Food & Public Distribution has enabled the integration of these 4 States/UT with existing 20 States/UTs for the