News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
According to the Government of the Netherlands, the mission represents the first visit to India by a Dutch government minister since the two countries announced their Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands in May 2026.
The September 27 shipment includes life-saving medicines and medical consumables required by a government hospital in Kabul. India had also delivered medicines and medical supplies to a Kabul government hospital on August 20, 2026, describing the assistance as part of its enduring health partnership with the Afghan people.
The new framework replaces older reporting provisions with a more streamlined digital system built around Form III, commonly known as Form C, which accommodation providers must submit electronically for foreign guests, including Overseas Citizen of India cardholders.
Jaishankar described the meeting with Lavrov as a useful review of current issues, bilateral cooperation and coordination within BRICS. His public statement indicated that the interaction was not limited to a single subject but formed part of the continuing strategic dialogue between New Delhi and Moscow.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the convention in New York on 25 September 2026 on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. India’s signature was subsequently recorded in the United Nations Treaty Collection.
The India–GCC Joint Action Plan 2024–28 was adopted at the first India–GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue held in Riyadh in September 2024.
A central element of India’s household electrification drive was the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana — Saubhagya, launched in October 2017 to provide electricity connections to willing un-electrified households in rural India and willing poor households in urban areas.
Duryodhana arranged lavish hospitality for Shalya and his large army along the route. Food, rest, accommodation and other comforts were provided on such a scale that Shalya was deeply impressed. Crucially, Shalya believed that Yudhishthira had arranged everything for him.
During the voyage, the officers are expected to participate in onboard activities and professional exchanges designed to improve interoperability, coordination and mutual understanding among the maritime agencies of the four Quad countries.
Krishna’s private meeting with Karna came only after the public diplomatic process at Hastinapura had broken down. Krishna had already spoken before the Kuru court and urged Dhritarashtra, Duryodhana and the senior elders to avoid a war that would destroy much of the Kuru world.
