Canberra, July 17 (IANS) India’s Rafale fighter jets and C-17 transport aircraft have arrived in Australia to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) premier multinational air combat exercise, Pitch Black 2026, marking another step in expanding defence cooperation between the two countries.Announcing the arrival of the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent, the High Commission of India in Canberra said in a post on X, “The High Commission of India is proud to welcome the Indian …
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Washington, June 30 (IANS) The foreign ministers of the Quad countries are expected to meet in the Philippines in about two weeks, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced, saying the grouping remained central to advancing a free, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, Gor said the proposed meeting would bring together the foreign ministers of the United States, India, Japan and Australia on the sidelines of engageme…
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is expanding its diplomatic, economic and security engagement across the Pacific Islands to counter China’s growing influence in a region it described as strategically vital to US national security.Michael G. DeSombre, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, told the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific that the State Department had made the Pacific one of its top priorities.”This is a…
Kuwait City, June 20 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide on Saturday organised yoga sessions ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga, underscoring the importance of holistic health, well-being and inner harmony.This year’s International Day of Yoga, to be celebrated on Sunday across the world, is being observed under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, focusing on yoga’s contribution to healthier, more active and fulfilling lives across generations.Marking the occasion, …
Kuwait, June 12 (IANS) Indian missions in Kuwait, Algeria, Kyrgyzstan, Fiji and Niger organised curtain-raiser events on Friday, ahead of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Embassy of India in Kuwait organised a curtain-raiser yoga session at the Gulf SPIC Labour Camp on Friday in the lead-up to International Day of Yoga 2026.“The event holds special significance as Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the camp during his historic visit …
Suva, June 8 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with the Pacific island nation’s Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua on Monday, with discussions held on strengthening cooperation in cybersecurity, law enforcement, digital resilience and capacity building. “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta paid a courtesy call on Hon. Ioane Naivalurua, Minister for Policing and Communications, reaffirming our shared commitment to deeper cooperation in cybersec…
Bhopal, June 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is fast emerging as a global example in water conservation, with its ambitious Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan transforming from a government initiative into a mass movement driven by public participation.The campaign, launched by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, is rejuvenating rivers, ponds and traditional water sources while drawing international recognition.The recently concluded “Sadanira Samagam” at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal showcased how water conservation c…
Washington, June 4 (IANS) The United States, India, Japan and Australia are moving beyond diplomatic consultations and launching practical initiatives on maritime security, infrastructure and regional resilience, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, signalling a more action-oriented role for the Quad in the Indo-Pacific.At a Congressional hearing on Wednesday (local time), Rubio highlighted the growing importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quad, as a centra…
Suva, May 27 (IANS) India and Kiribati on Wednesday discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in copra and coconut oil development. The discussions were held during a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta and a delegation from Kiribati led by Minister for Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives Tangariki Reete in Suva.”High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was honoured to meet with delegation from Kiribati led by Minister for Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperat…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, holding discussions on the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in various sectors.“Happy to receive Senator Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia. We discussed the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas such as defence, trade, technology and ensuring supply chain resilience. India and Australia will…