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India Undertakes Operation Sagar Bandhu
In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused severe flooding, loss of life and widespread disruption across Sri Lanka. […]
Pakistan
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Pakistani official declared persona non grata
The Government of India has declared a Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India. […]
Foreign Relations
Decision regarding Visas of Pakistani nationals
In continuation of the decisions made by the Cabinet Committee on Security in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect. […]
Foreign Relations
India protests visit of British High Commissioner to POK
India has taken serious note of the highly objectionable visit of the British High Commissioner in Islamabad, along with a UK Foreign Office official, to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on 10 January 2024. […]
World
Meeting of Neutral Expert proceedings on Indus Waters Treaty
A delegation from India, led by the Secretary, of the Department of Water Resources, attended a meeting of the Neutral Expert proceedings in the Kishenganga and Ratle matter at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in Vienna on 20 and 21 September 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Matters pertaining to the Indus Waters Treaty
We have seen a press release issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) mentioning that an illegally-constituted so-called Court of Arbitration has ruled that it has the ‘competence’ to consider matters concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. […]
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6th meeting of the Steering Committee on Indus Waters Treaty
The sixth meeting of the Steering Committee on matters related to the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 took place on 17 April 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
25 Countries Come together to Promote Traditional Medicine
The B2B Conference & Expo along with the National Arogya Summit, held in Guwahati recently under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush under India’s presidency of SCO […]
Technology
CDTI organised a virtual workshop on ‘Counter Radicalization’
The Ministry of External Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Home Affairs [Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) jointly with its outlying training unit, the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI)] organised a virtual workshop on ‘Counter Radicalization’ on 02-03 February 2023. […]
Business
India and Pakistan Nuclear exchange list
India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities, […]
Foreign Relations
4th Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held
India participated in the fourth Meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan which was held in Moscow […]
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Trust and Transperance must for Trade among SCO members
Constructive co-operation coupled with trust and transparency is key to tap the trade potential of SCO Member States; SCO members must prepare and pursue an agenda that is equitable, inclusive and development oriented: Smt. Anupriya Patel […]
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EAM visits Tashkent for SCO meeting
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar visited Tashkent on 28-29 July 2022 at the invitation of Uzbekistan Acting Foreign Minister H. E. Mr. Vladimir Norov to take part in the meeting of SCO Council of Foreign Ministers. […]
Foreign Relations
118th meeting of the India-Pakistan Permanent Indus Commission held
The 118th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) comprising Indus Commissioners of India and Pakistan was held on 30-31 May 2022 in New Delhi. […]
Business
India’s sugar exports grow by 291% from 2013-14
Sugar exports exceed 10 million tons for the first time; Sugar exports rise by 64.90% from 2021-to 22 alone; Modi government’s policies are helping farmers increase their income by tapping global markets – Shri Piyush Goyal […]
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1st Meeting of IMCG on Neighbouring Countries
The first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG) at the Secretary level was convened by Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla today. […]
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India signs 13 FTAs with its trading partners
So far, India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with its trading partners, including the 3 agreements, namely India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), India-UAE Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) signed during the last five years. […]
General
India repatriates 3 Pakistani prisoners
Three Pakistani prisoners, who had completed their sentences, were repatriated to Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border on 26 March 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
India strikes hard on Pakistani Fake News Factories
India strikes hard on Pakistani Fake News Factories; Ministry of I&B blocks Pakistan funded fake news networks; 35 YouTube channels, 2 websites blocked for spreading anti-India fake news […]
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2-day Consultation on Biodiversity begins
2-day South Asian Consultation on Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework begins; India calls for innovative financing methods from GEF and CBD […]
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India & Pakistan exchange Civilian Prisoners & Fishermen
India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. This is in keeping with the provisions of the 2008 Agreement under which such lists are exchanged every year on 1st January and 1st July. […]
Foreign Relations
AYUSH system of medicine become popular in many countries
With increasing awareness about health, fitness and changing lifestyles, the demand for AYUSH Systems especially Ayurveda & Yoga has increased tremendously at the international level. […]
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Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani boat with 30 kgs of heroin
In a joint intelligence-based operation with ATS Gujarat, a Pakistani boat ‘NUH’ has been apprehended by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Jakhau, Gujarat with 30 kgs of heroin. Eight Pakistani nationals have also been arrested from the boat. […]
Foreign Relations
Sanjay Dhotre addressed the consultation meeting of E9 Education Ministers
Minister of State for Education addresses at consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Also present were reps of United Nations, UNICEF and UNESCO […]
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India Pak Annual Indus Treaty Meet held
The Annual Meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) comprising of Indus Commissioners of India and Pakistan was held under the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty, signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 […]
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PM suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses in regional space
PM addresses a workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward” with 9 Neighbouring Countries; Suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses, a regional Air Ambulance agreement […]
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MORTH notifies rules for facilitating MOUs with neighboring countries on vehicular traffic
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had been receiving requests from various quarters to notify rules under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to facilitate the movement of vehicles carrying goods and passengers between India and neighboring countries. […]
Foreign Relations
West Pakistan Refugees Action Committee from J&K meets Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and submits MoU
West Pakistan Refugees Action Committee from J&K meets Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and submits a memorandum; The Committee thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for granting them citizenship rights after a long wait of over seven decades […]
Foreign Relations
Gaurav Ahluwalia appointed as Ambassador to Algeria
Shri Gaurav Ahluwalia appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
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South Asian Forum on SDG discuss climate issues in the region
Fourth South Asia Forum on SDGs; Special High-Level Event on Disaster and Climate Resilience in South Asia; Minister of States for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai says South Asia needs to have a strong collaborative framework for cooperation to overcome disaster and public health challenges; It is the duty of all of us in the region to not only reduce our own disaster risks but also to promote regional cooperation and mutual help” -Shri Nityanand Rai […]
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First SCO Online International Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage commences
The first-ever SCO Online International Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage commences today; Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Chair of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in 2020, unveils the Exhibition; Exhibition presents Buddhist art antiquities from SCO countries on a single platform through state of art technologies […]
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VP calls upon the SCO Member States to enforce statutes to eradicate terrorism
Vice President expresses concern about States that leverage terrorism as an instrument of State policy; VP calls upon SCO Member States to enforce statutes to eradicate safe havens, financial networks supporting terrorism; Terrorism is the most important challenge faced by the region; VP calls for reforms to global institutions, including WHO, to rework development strategies in post-COVID-19 world […]
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India hosts meeting of SCO Ministers handling economy and foreign trade
India today hosted the 19th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Ministers responsible for Foreign Economy and Foreign Trade Activities. […]
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India Hosts Virtual Summit of SCO Ministers of Justice
India Hosts Virtual Summit of Ministers of Justice of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
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India protests announcement of Elections in Gilgit – Baltistan
The Government of India has conveyed its strong protest to the Government of Pakistan and reiterated that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Gilgit and Baltistan are part of India […]
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India condemns Pakistan’s statement on Kashmir
India condemned Pakistan for raising Kashmir issue in CICA Foreign Ministers meeting also attended by EAM Dr. S Jaishankar […]
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Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K
There have been 3186 incidents of Ceasefire Violations along Line of Control in Jammu region in this year (from 01 January to 07 September, 2020) says defence minister Rajnath singh […]
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Pakistan Charge d’Affaires summoned for ceasefire violations
Charge d’Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission was summoned today and a strong protest lodged on the death of three innocent civilians, including a child (and injury to another child), in an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistani forces in the night of 17 July 2020 in Krishna Ghati Sector in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
General
6 strategic bridges in Jammu & Kashmir to check China & Pakistan
Ushering in a new revolution in the connectivity of roads and bridges in sensitive border areas close to the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicated six major bridges to the nation through video conferencing from here today. […]
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Fishermen and Civilian Prisoner Exchange between India and Pakistan done today
India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. […]
Foreign Relations
Pakistan CdA summoned and demarched on the abduction and torture of Indian High Commission Officials
PAK CdA summoned and A strong protest lodged on the issue of the abduction and torture of two officials of the High Commission of India in Islamabad by Pakistan security agencies […]
Foreign Relations
Expulsion of two Pakistan High Commission Officials
Expulsion of two Pakistan High Commission Officials […]
World
EAM Jaishankar participates in SCO video conference on COVID-19
The Video Conference of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of SCO Member States. video conference was convened in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis & discussions […]
World
India protests efforts to bring material change in Pakistan occupied territories
May 04: India demarched senior Pakistan diplomat and lodged a strong protest to Pakistan against Supreme Court of Pakistan order […]