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India and Indonesia on Thursday held the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi,…
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Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has arrived in Cairo as India’s special representative to participate in the high-profile Gaza Peace Summit at Sharm El-Sheikh.
The visit of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi this October has signaled a potential new phase in bilateral engagement — one centered on humanitarian cooperation, development, and regional stability.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose joint leadership and personal diplomacy shaped the direction of the bilateral relationship for the coming decade.
Focus & Futures
The Government of India welcomes a 12-member Egyptian youth delegation visiting India from 26 November to 3 December 2025 under the India–Egypt Bilateral Youth Exchange Programme.
Indian External Affairs Minister and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, expressed his pleasure in co-chairing the inaugural round of the India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue alongside his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs.
India and Australia took a major step forward in deepening their defence and strategic partnership as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Australia on Thursday for the first-ever India–Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue.
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Romania is emerging as one of Europe’s most dynamic wind-energy markets, and recent developments show that the country is entering a new phase of large-scale renewable expansion. For Indian wind-energy…
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population of Egypt, received his Indian counterpart, Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of Health, Chemicals, and Fertilizers, to enhance…
In a move set to redefine South–South economic cooperation, India and Brazil have agreed to significantly broaden their existing trade framework under the MERCOSUR bloc, aiming to unlock new opportunities…
The Egyptian Foreign Minister traveled to the Indian capital, New Delhi, yesterday to hold the first round of the strategic dialogue between the two countries at the foreign ministerial level.…
Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, met today, Thursday, with Harsh Agarwal, President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry,…
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On February 22, 2022, Russia declared war on its enemy, Ukraine, sparking yet another silent conflict for which the world was unprepared: the war of global oil flow. The US…
His Eminence Sheikh Abu Bakr Ahmed, the Grand Mufti of India, has passionately endorsed India's resolute position at the United Nations, championing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
India’s Independence Day, celebrated every year on 15th August, is more than a national holiday—it is a vibrant celebration of freedom, unity and the enduring spirit of the Indian people.
While there is little or almost no discussion about the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, the issue which is propped up every now and then by…
There are several arenas like foreign trade, currency rivalry & national security between US-China that ingest strain between the bilateral ties over the last decade especially. But after a lot…
Global Summits & Forums
The Ministry of External Affairs today inaugurated the international conference titled “50 Years of BWC: Strengthening Biosecurity for the Global South”, organised to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the entry…
The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg (22–23 November) marked a defining moment for global governance, not only because it was the first G20 gathering hosted on African soil, but also…
As cracks deepen in the global trade order, leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) struck a tone of cautious unity at their annual summit in Seoul, South Korea, adopting…
The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS-2025), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 in Greater Noida, has emerged as a landmark event in India’s trade and…
India has formally offered to host the next Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027, signaling its commitment to enhancing international maritime cooperation and highlighting the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG)…
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CM Rekha Gupta Marks Green Milestone with 105 Electric Buses and New DTC Depot in Narela
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a newly constructed DTC bus depot in Sector A9, Narela, on Friday and flagged off 105 electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchange (DEVI) initiative.
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.
Fifty years of India Portugal Relations – A flashback in time
Indian President Droupadi Murmu paid a 27-year state visit to Portugal in observance of the 50th anniversary of India-Portugal ties. Restoring diplomatic relations between Portugal and India and introducing stamps that highlighted their respective artistic and cultural legacies were two highlights of the visit.
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).
World Leaders Should Work for Peace and Security of the Red Sea Maritime Point
The Red Sea, a vital artery in global trade and maritime navigation, has long held strategic importance for the world’s economy and security.
Diplomat Today – May June 2025
Diplomat Today – May June 2025 Shine India – Grow Big Editorial Diplomat Today is as much a viewpoint on global issues as its position in the international arena. We have done our best to capture the various points of view of various authors who share the ambition of bringing bits and pieces of the […]
Judge Stops Trump Plan to Remove International Students from Harvard
The preliminary injunction extends a temporary ruling issued by the judge on June 5, which blocked the administration from enforcing a proclamation signed by Trump the previous day.
Nations Unite: India and Kenya Honour World War I Soldiers with India-Africa commemorative Memorial Pillar
In a significant act of remembrance and cooperation, India’s Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Roselinda Soipan Tuya, jointly unveiled the India-Africa Commemorative Pillar on Monday at Mile 27 in Taita Taveta County, Kenya.
Kharif Crop Sowing Off to a Robust Start in 2025, Says Agriculture Ministry Report
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released its latest update on the progress of kharif crop sowing across India as of June 20, 2025. The data shows a promising start to the season, with the total area sown reaching 137.84 lakh hectares — marking an increase of nearly 13 lakh hectares compared to the same period in 2024.