diplomatic relations
US Concerns Intensify Over India-Russia Relations Following Putin's High-Profile Visit to New Delhi
Dec 08, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, discusses how Putin's recent visit to India has heightened US concerns about India-Russia relations amid shifting global alliances. The expert analyzes the implications for US-India ties under the Trump administration, trade tensions, and regional security dynamics in an increasingly polarized geopolitical landscape.
India Inaugurates Modern Consulate Building in Shanghai After Three Decades: Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Dec 08, 2025 09:53 am CST
India has opened a new state-of-the-art Consulate building in Shanghai after 32 years, doubling its size to better serve the growing Indian business community in eastern China. Located in the prestigious Dawning Centre, the facility represents a significant upgrade in India's oldest consular presence in mainland China, enhancing service delivery while strengthening trade, cultural, and diplomatic ties between the two nations celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Israel Urges India to Designate Hamas as Terrorist Group Due to Growing LeT Connections and Regional Security Concerns
Dec 07, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Israel has called on India to formally designate Hamas as a terrorist organization, citing growing operational connections between Hamas and Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Israeli officials warn that these relationships, along with Iran's proxy networks, pose significant security threats to both nations. Israel designated LeT as a terrorist group in 2023 and seeks reciprocal action from India, while also raising concerns about Iran's expanding influence in Africa, particularly Sudan.
Will India and the US Reach a Trade Deal Soon? S Jaishankar Provides Strategic Perspective on Negotiations
Dec 06, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar discusses the possibility of an upcoming India-US trade deal, highlighting India's commitment to protecting the interests of farmers and workers while seeking common ground with American trade demands. The article examines the key obstacles in negotiations, including concerns about opening India's dairy markets and accepting genetically modified agricultural products.
S Jaishankar Addresses Sheikh Hasina's Future in India and Bangladesh Relations
Dec 06, 2025 04:11 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified that former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's continued stay in India is her personal decision following her exile last year. He emphasized India's commitment to supporting democratic processes in Bangladesh while expressing optimism for improved bilateral relations in the future.
S Jaishankar: Pakistan's Army Is the Source of India's Security Challenges and Ideological Hostility
Dec 06, 2025 03:34 pm CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has identified the Pakistani army as the primary source of India's security challenges, including terrorism and ideological hostility. Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit, he discussed Operation Sindoor, India's response to terror attacks, and the fundamental differences in how the two nations operate. The minister emphasized India's commitment to accountability while addressing regional security concerns.
Border Peace Essential for India-China Relations: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar Explains Diplomatic Dynamics
Dec 06, 2025 03:29 pm CST
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar discusses how border stability has become a prerequisite for positive India-China relations, highlighting improved conditions since Modi-Xi meeting while acknowledging ongoing challenges in trade, investment, and transportation connections between the two nations.
S Jaishankar Highlights Putin's Visit as Milestone in Reimagining India-Russia Relationship
Dec 06, 2025 03:25 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discusses the significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent India visit, characterizing it as an opportunity to reimagine bilateral relations. The minister highlighted key agreements including mobility and fertilizer ventures, while also addressing India's diplomatic stance on US trade relations, China border stability, Pakistan's military influence, and Bangladesh's political situation.
Key Outcomes of Putin's India Visit: Mobility Agreement, Fertilizer Joint Venture, and Strengthened Bilateral Relations
Dec 06, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India yielded significant outcomes including a mobility agreement for Indian workers, a strategic fertilizer joint venture, and enhanced bilateral relations, as highlighted by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The 23rd India-Russia Summit focused on deepening economic cooperation in defense, energy, and skilled labor mobility, with India reaffirming its stance as a "champion of peace" regarding the Ukraine conflict.
India to Offer Free 30-Day Visas for Russian Citizens: PM Modi Strengthens Bilateral Relations
Dec 05, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will soon launch free 30-day e-tourist visas and group tourist visas for Russian citizens, highlighting the importance of people-to-people connections in India-Russia relations. During talks with President Putin in New Delhi, Modi emphasized how recent initiatives like new Indian consulates in Russia and cultural exchanges are deepening bilateral ties across diplomatic, economic, and cultural spheres.