bilateral relations
China and India Resume Direct Flights After Five Years: A Milestone in Rebuilding Bilateral Relations
Oct 09, 2025 09:19 pm CST
After a five-year suspension, direct flights between China and India are set to resume on October 26, 2023, marking a significant step in normalizing bilateral relations following border tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese officials have described this development as a positive move that demonstrates both nations' commitment to implementing the agreements reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during recent diplomatic engagements. IndiGo and China Eastern will be the first airlines to operate these routes, facilitating renewed people-to-people exchanges and economic collaboration between the world's two most populous nations.
UK PM Starmer's India Visit Focuses On Trade Deal Without Visa Negotiations
Oct 08, 2025 12:31 pm CST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins his two-day visit to India focusing solely on economic cooperation through the recently signed trade agreement, explicitly ruling out visa negotiations despite previous complications. Accompanied by a business delegation, Starmer will meet Prime Minister Modi to advance the deal agreed in May that will take effect next year, maintaining his administration's restrictive stance on immigration.
PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to President Putin, Anticipates Hosting Him at Upcoming India-Russia Summit
Oct 07, 2025 09:43 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on his 73rd birthday during a phone call, discussing bilateral progress and expressing eagerness to welcome Putin to India for the December India-Russia annual summit, reinforcing their nations' special strategic partnership.
India and Canada Rebuilding Diplomatic Relations as S Jaishankar Meets Canadian Foreign Minister
Sep 30, 2025 01:54 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New York, marking a significant step in rebuilding diplomatic relations between India and Canada. Both countries have appointed new high commissioners following a period of strained ties that reached an all-time low after the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The meeting signals ongoing efforts to restore bilateral relations after recent diplomatic tensions.
India Refutes Pakistan PM's Claims About Operation Sindoor at UN General Assembly: Diplomat Calls Out "Absurd Theatrics"
Sep 27, 2025 11:52 am CST
In a strong rebuttal at the United Nations General Assembly, Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot dismissed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's claims about Operation Sindoor as "absurd theatrics." Gahlot exposed Pakistan's protection of terrorist organizations, including 'The Resistance Front' responsible for the Pahalgam attack, and refuted Sharif's victory claims while denying Trump's alleged role in brokering a ceasefire between the nations.
US Confirms Non-Interventionist Stance on Kashmir: "A Direct Issue Between India and Pakistan"
Sep 26, 2025 01:59 am CST
A senior US State Department official has clarified America's position on the Kashmir issue, stating it remains a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan. While affirming President Trump would assist if requested, the official emphasized the US policy of non-intervention, despite Trump's claims of helping broker a ceasefire following India's Operation Sindoor in May. India continues to maintain that any resolution was achieved through direct military communications without US involvement.
PM Modi and Trump to Meet Soon as US Official Confirms Positive Relations and Upcoming Quad Summit
Sep 25, 2025 04:11 pm CST
A senior US State Department official has confirmed plans for a meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting their "very, very positive" relationship despite recent trade tensions. The official also revealed preparations for the next Quad Summit to be hosted by India either later this year or early 2026, while addressing ongoing discussions about Russian oil purchases, new H-1B visa fees, and the revocation of Chabahar Port exceptions, emphasizing that the US still considers India a "critical partner" in the Indo-Pacific region.
Canada Arrests 3 Khalistani Extremists on Firearms Charges Following India-Canada Security Talks
Sep 25, 2025 01:36 pm CST
Canadian authorities have arrested three Khalistani terrorists including Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a key aide to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on multiple weapons charges during a traffic stop in Ontario. The arrests came just one day after crucial security talks between Indian NSA Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart, signaling a potential shift in Canada's approach to separatist groups operating on its soil. This development marks a significant step in addressing India's longstanding concerns about Khalistani extremism in Canada.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's Upcoming India Visit Signals Diplomatic Reset Between Nations
Sep 25, 2025 11:33 am CST
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is set to visit India in October for talks with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, marking the first ministerial-level exchange since diplomatic tensions escalated in 2023. Following Prime Minister Modi's meeting with Canadian counterpart Mark Carney in June, both nations have been actively working to restore relations, with recent positive developments including India's new high commissioner assuming office in Ottawa and discussions about restoring full diplomatic presence in each other's countries.
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif To Meet US President Trump In Washington Tomorrow
Sep 24, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel from New York to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump on Thursday, as the two sides made a renewed push to reset their bilateral relations.
