United Nations, May 27 (IANS) Even as the Security Council, frozen in the world of 1945, faces a crisis of credibility, India has said that “entrenched interests” are blocking reforms needed to make it capable of meeting contemporary challenges.“Lack of progress in the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) on Council reforms is indicative of entrenched interests of several member states to maintain the status quo and retain the eight-decade-old UNSC architecture”, India’s Permanent Rep…
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New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway, India’s Ambassador to Norway, Gloria Gangte, highlighted the growing momentum in ties between the two countries and underscored Oslo’s support for New Delhi on global issues, including terrorism and reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking to IANS, Gangte said, “As you know, this is Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to Norway and is taking place after a gap of 43 years since the las…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An Indian Army contingent has left for Cambodia to participate in the second edition of India-Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.The exercise is scheduled to be conducted at Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Prov Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre (Camp Basil), Kampong Speu Province, from May 4-17, a ministry statement said.According to the statement, “the bilateral exercise CINBAX-II with Cambodia holds significance a…
Tehran, April 30 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that any US attempt to impose a naval blockade and maritime restrictions against Iran is “doomed to failure.”Pezeshkian made the remarks in a statement to mark Persian Gulf National Day, which falls on April 30. He said the “enemies” have changed their approach and shifted their pressure to the economic and maritime arenas, using a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and restrictions on maritime trade as a new tool a…
Bishkek, April 28 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek, stressing the urgent need for a collective and uncompromising approach to tackle the “evils” of terrorism, separatism and extremism by dismantling safe havens and rejecting any political justification for such acts. “Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm resolve that terrorism epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishmen…
Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution, urging the Centre to take the initiative to stop the war in the Middle East. The resolution warns that if the war between the US, Israel, and Iran continues, this could lead to a third World War, posing a serious threat to the very survival of humanity.Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka introduced the resolution, which was passed by a voice vote.The resolution noted that the …
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Rob Jetten of the Netherlands and expressed satisfaction over the growing bilateral ties between the two nations. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi stated that he was pleased to speak with the Dutch leader and discussed various ways to further strengthen India-Netherlands cooperation. The two Prime Ministers explored opportunities to deepen their partnership in key fut…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hailed the India-US trade deal and said that it will open a new phase of “deeper and greater cooperation” between the two nations.In a post on X, Singh said, “A landmark moment for India-US relations as a historic trade deal has been finalised, bringing tariffs down to a significantly lower 18 per cent and opening a new chapter of deeper and greater economic cooperation.”Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Pre…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with US Secretary of the Army, Daniel P Driscoll in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing strengthening defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement. In a post on X, the Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information stated, “Mr Daniel P Driscoll, US Secretary of the Army, called on General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral Defence Cooperation, deep…
Chennai, Dec 31 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (CPI) has called for an end to all forms of violence and urged nations to work collectively towards global peace, harmony, and social justice as the world prepares to welcome the New Year 2026.In a New Year message released on the occasion of the International New Year celebrations, CPI Tamil Nadu State Secretary M. Veerapandian extended warm greetings to people across the globe and appealed for unity, peace, and democratic values to prevail in…