Kyiv, September 3–4, 2026 — External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wrapped up a landmark trip to Ukraine’s capital this week, becoming the first Indian foreign minister to make a dedicated, standalone bilateral visit to the country since the war with Russia began. The one-day visit put India’s balancing act between Moscow and Kyiv on full…
Published: August 31, 2026 | Updated: 2:19 PM IST India and Uzbekistan have elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking a new era of cooperation between New Delhi and Tashkent. The announcement came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, where he held wide-ranging talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Expanding Cooperation Across Sectors…
Published: August 31, 2026 A catastrophic glacier collapse in Nepal’s Langtang region on August 26 unleashed a torrent of ice, rock, and mud into river systems, devastating communities across Nepal’s Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts and parts of Tibet, China. Human Toll Acts of Heroism In one remarkable story, Rajendra Dawadi, head teacher of Tribhuvan Trishuli…
Kathmandu | August 26, 2026: Nepal’s Rasuwa district has been hit by severe flash floods, with 384 travellers reported missing, including 105 Indian nationals, according to preliminary figures released by Nepalese authorities. The flooding occurred in the Bhote Koshi River area, close to Nepal’s northern border with Tibet. The disaster has damaged roads, bridges and other infrastructure, while…
Beijing, August 25: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the latest round of Special Representatives’ talks in Beijing on Tuesday, with the India-China boundary issue and the broader state of bilateral relations at the centre of discussions. The talks come at an important time for ties between New Delhi and…
Moscow, August 24: India and Russia on Monday discussed ways to strengthen their longstanding bilateral partnership and expand cooperation across key sectors during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to Putin and handed over a personal message from the Indian Prime…
Moscow, August 23, 2026 — External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has arrived in Russia for a two‑day official engagement aimed at strengthening the long‑standing India‑Russia partnership. Key Engagements Strategic Context India and Russia share what is termed a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership”, established through the 2000 Declaration. The IRIGC has two wings: This…
Saturday, 22 August 2026 Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, providing limited relief to Iraq as maritime traffic through the strategic waterway remains heavily disrupted. Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported that the permission followed repeated requests from Baghdad. The issue was also raised…
Saturday, 22 August 2026 External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake a two-day official visit to Russia on August 23 and 24, with the India-Russia strategic partnership set to receive fresh diplomatic and economic attention. The visit, at the invitation of Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, will centre on the 27th Session of…
Saturday, 22 August 2026 India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship has brought a major international diplomatic engagement to Andhra Pradesh, with Visakhapatnam hosting the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting on August 22 and the BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting on August 23. Both meetings are being chaired by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Ministers and senior…
