Putin to Visit India in December, the Kremlin says
Russian Presidential Adviser for Foreign Affairs Yuri Ushakov announced on Friday that President Vladimir Putin plans to visit India in December.
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Hungary Commemorates State Foundation Day: India’s Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre Marks the Occasion with a Special Message
Hungary observed its annual State Foundation Day on August 20, a day marking the establishment of the Hungarian state and the founding of the Hungarian Christian Kingdom in the year 1000.
India Welcomes Progress at US-Russia Alaska Summit, Stresses Need for Dialogue in Ukraine Conflict
India on Saturday expressed its support for the progress achieved at the Alaska Summit between the United States and Russia, reaffirming its belief that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable route to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
India and Yemen Discuss Bilateral Ties in Senior-Level Meeting in Riyadh
In a significant diplomatic engagement reaffirming India’s commitment to peace and development in the region, Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and concurrently accredited to Yemen, met with Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), in Riyadh this week.
Kuwait Launches Visa-on-Arrival for All GCC Residents, Easing Travel for Indian Expats
In a major shift aimed at promoting regional connectivity and tourism, Kuwait has rolled out a new visa-on-arrival policy for all foreign residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Cambodia Urges Thailand to Free Detained Soldiers Amid Ongoing Truce
Cambodia alleged that Thailand detained 20 of its soldiers and killed one more in incidents following the ceasefire, while a fragile peace continued for the third consecutive day along their contested border.
Tsunami Alert After Russian Quake Prompts Advisory from Indian Consulate in San Francisco
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco stated on Wednesday that it is actively observing the situation after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, raising concerns about a possible tsunami.
Iran Signals Possible Resumption of Nuclear Talks, IAEA Visit Scheduled
The United Nations nuclear watchdog is scheduled to visit Iran within the next two weeks, according to Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, on Monday.
Kuwait–India MoU Marks a Milestone in Aviation Diplomacy
In a step aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and advancing regional connectivity, Kuwait and India have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in the field of civil aviation.
PM Modi Receives Namibia’s Highest Civilian Award on State Visit
During his one-day state visit to Namibia on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the country’s highest civilian honour, ‘The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’.