New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday responded to the recent defence agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, emphasizing that India expects the strategic partnership to respect “mutual interests and sensitivities.” Speaking at the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “India and Saudi Arabia have a wide-ranging strategic partnership...
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Vladimir Putin Greets PM Modi on 75th Birthday, Hails His Role in Strengthening India-Russia Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received warm wishes from across the world on his 75th birthday, with one of the most significant greetings coming from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader extended heartfelt congratulations to PM Modi and praised his leadership in bolstering the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. In his...
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India and Italy Reaffirm Strategic Partnership; PM Modi, PM Meloni Discuss Ukraine and Trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a phone conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-Italy Strategic Partnership and expressed a shared interest in bringing an early resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi thanked PM Meloni for Italy’s proactive support in concluding...
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India-France Leaders Review Strategic Cooperation, Focus on Ukraine Peace Efforts
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, during which the leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral and global issues. PM Modi described the interaction on X as a “very good conversation,” noting that both sides positively assessed progress in defence, trade, technology, and people-to-people...
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Begins Three-Day India Visit to Boost Strategic Ties
New Delhi: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong begins a three-day official visit to India on Tuesday, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. The visit holds special significance as India and Singapore celebrate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. During the visit, both sides are expected to sign multiple agreements covering sectors...
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Putin Waits 10 Minutes for PM Modi, Holds 45-Minute Car Discussion Before SCO Bilateral Meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin waited for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 10 minutes outside the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit venue in Tianjin, China, to travel together for their scheduled bilateral meeting. In a rare display of camaraderie, both leaders shared a ride in Putin’s AURUS limousine, engaging in an extensive 45-minute discussion before the...
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PM Modi Takes Bullet Train Ride with Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba During Tokyo Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his two-day visit to Japan, took a bullet train ride with his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, on Saturday. Ishiba shared pictures on social media, showing the two leaders interacting during the journey to Sendai. They also observed the advanced ALFA-X train, with explanations provided by the chairman of East Japan...
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India welcomes US-Russia Summit in Alaska on August 15
India has expressed its approval of the US and Russia’s decision to convene a meeting on August 15, affirming its support for the summit. The Ministry of External Affairs stated: “We appreciate the agreement reached between the United States and the Russian Federation for a meeting in Alaska on August 15, 2025.” This meeting is...
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PM Modi, President Putin Discuss Ukraine Conflict and Strengthening India-Russia Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders discussed recent developments related to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. President Putin briefed PM Modi on the current situation, while the Indian Prime Minister reiterated India’s long-standing and consistent position advocating a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy....
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Defence Ministry Refutes Reports of Halting US Defence Deals, Labels Them ‘False and Fabricated’
The Indian Ministry of Defence has firmly denied media reports suggesting that India has paused or cancelled any of its ongoing or planned defence deals with the United States. In an official statement, the Ministry dismissed the claims as “false and fabricated,” clarifying that there has been no decision taken to suspend any procurement or...