New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Quad grouping is evolving from being a discussion forum into an action-oriented forum, where the four nations come together to discuss areas of common interest and begin to take action. In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Rubio said that his participation in the Quad meeting immediately after being sworn in showcases the US’ commitment to the grouping.”Over the l…
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New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India will host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar set to welcome Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for high-level discussions under the Quad framework.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the meeting is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, maritime security, criti…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will arrive in New Delhi on Monday to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, amid growing focus on regional security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.In an official media release issued ahead of her visit, Wong described the Quad as “a vital partnership” amid increasing global uncertainty. “Today I will travel to India to participate in the…
Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India and Nordic nations will continue to work together to strengthen rules-based global order amid the current global tensions. Addressing a joint press meet with leaders of Nordic nations following the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday, PM Modi stated that India and Nordic countries agreed that reform of multilateral institutions is necessary.”In this era of global tensions and conflict, India and the Nordic count…
Gothenburg (Sweden), May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral consultations with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg. Sweden Crown Princess Victoria also participated in the meeting and conveyed warm wishes from the Nordic country’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and The Queen Silvia, the Ministry of External affairs (MEA) said in a statement. Prime Minister Modi conveyed his warm wishes on the Sweden King’s 80th birthday, the statement added.The two leaders re…
Amsterdam/The Hague, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands on Friday evening as part of his multi-nation diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening India’s strategic and economic partnerships in Europe. Announcing the Prime Minister’s arrival, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X: “Goedeavond Nederland! PM @narendramodi has arrived in the Netherlands. The visit will provide an opportunity to further strengthen the multifaceted In…
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The White House released a “Cyber Strategy for America,” outlining a broad plan to strengthen US cyber defences, counter digital threats from rivals and deepen cooperation with global partners.The strategy says the United States will work with allies, industry, and government agencies to protect digital networks and maintain technological leadership.Officials say the goal is to ensure that the United States “remains unrivaled in cyberspace.” The plan calls for …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Vice President C P Radhakrishnan called on visiting Finland President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi on Thursday, appreciating his participation as the Chief Guest at the Raisina Dialogue 2026. The two leaders reviewed the growing partnership between India and Finland and discussed strengthening trade and economic ties. They held discussions on the evolving global order, India’s constructive role in voicing the concerns of the Global South and the need for reforms in in…
Washington, March 5 (IANS) Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and governance record, highlighting his relentless work ethic and focus on delivering to ordinary citizens, while signalling a push to deepen ties between Ottawa and New Delhi. Speaking at the Lowy Institute think-tank in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday (local time), Carney described Modi as a unique and highly disciplined leader who maintains an intense political schedule.“…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, on Tuesday expressed concern over the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, warning that a prolonged war in the Middle East could create wider global challenges. However, he clarified that there has been no direct impact on India or the Tata Group so far.Chandrasekaran was speaking to the media during his visit to Jamshedpur on the occasion of the 187th birth anniversary of Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata…