Kathmandu, June 30 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Nepal organised the second edition of the Indian Ambassador’s Cricket Tournament from June 26-28 in Kathmandu, bringing together diplomats, government officials, media professionals, former cricketers, corporate representatives, and members of the Indian diaspora in the country, the Embassy said on Tuesday. The three-day tournament featured eight teams representing the Indian Embassy in Nepal, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the diplomatic com…
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New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) In a unique cultural outreach initiative, BJP President Nitin Nabin has sent specially curated boxes of premium Indian mangoes to diplomats from 82 countries posted in the national capital.The hampers featured four of India’s most celebrated varieties — Kesar, Dasheri, Banganapalli, and Langra — each known for its distinctive taste, aroma, and regional identity.The initiative aims to showcase India’s rich horticultural heritage and highlight the global appeal of i…
Washington, June 23 (IANS) Nearly 200 Indian American delegates from 25 states are set to meet lawmakers and Congressional staff across the Capitol Hill on Tuesday as part of a major advocacy effort focused on strengthening the US-India partnership, advancing immigration reform and bolstering Indo-Pacific security. The initiative, organised by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), is expected to bring delegates to more than 125 elected offices during its fourth annual Cap…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will interact with Heads of Missions from 12 countries on Tuesday evening as part of the party’s ‘Know BJP’ initiative aimed at strengthening engagement with the diplomatic community.The interaction is scheduled to take place at the BJP’s Central Headquarters in New Delhi at 4 p.m., a party statement said.The programme is being organised under the BJP’s international outreach efforts to familiarise dip…
Washington, April 2 (IANS) The US State Department has announced major reforms to how it selects and trains its diplomats. The changes aim to prepare the Foreign Service for the challenges of the 21st century. The overhaul affects both recruitment and training. It puts more weight on core skills and policy knowledge.Applicants will now be tested on American history, foreign policy concepts, and logical reasoning. The department said it has removed questions “intended to test alignment with ide…
Noida, Feb 24 (IANS) Former Delhi High Court judge S.N. Dhingra on Tuesday expressed concern over the protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members during the recent AI summit, saying the timing, location, and manner of the demonstration affected national dignity and could have legal implications.Speaking to IANS, Justice Dhingra (retd) said that while the right to protest is fundamental in a democracy, exercising that right in a way that undermines the country’s image — especially during a …