India Witnesses Resurgence in Oil and Gas Exploration, With Strategic Focus on Andaman Deepwater: Hardeep Puri
India is experiencing a major revival in its oil and gas exploration sector, with particular momentum in offshore and frontier areas.
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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’.
FM Sitharaman: BRICS Must Be a Stronger Platform for the Global South
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, speaking at the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, highlighted the crucial role of BRICS in advocating for the interests of the Global South.
First-Ever ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue Held in Chennai to Promote Tourism and Maritime Collaboration
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the inaugural ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue in Chennai, marking a major step forward in strengthening maritime collaboration between India and Southeast Asian countries.
G7 Demands Restart of Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations
Iran and the United States have engaged in discussions seeking a new diplomatic resolution concerning Iran’s nuclear program. While Tehran maintains that its program is for peaceful purposes, Israel and its allies express concerns and aim to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Trump Confirms China Trade Deal, Hints at Upcoming ‘Big’ Trade Deal with India
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (US local time) that a trade agreement has been signed with China and suggested that a “very big” deal with India could be on the way.
Thailand’s Prime Minister, Former Cambodian Chief Inspect Disputed Border Region Amid Heightened Tensions
Thailand’s prime minister and Cambodia’s influential former leader visited separate areas along their contested border, as tensions over the territorial dispute continue to rise and the Thai government faces growing political instability.
India Hails Historic ISS Docking as Dragon Spacecraft Ferrying Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Arrives
In a major milestone for India’s space programme, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, applauded the successful docking of the SpaceX Dragon capsule with the International Space Station (ISS).