Latest Mediation News & Updates

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) In a surprising development in the high-profile Nikki Bhati death case, Kanchan Bhati the sister of the deceased woman, who was married to Nikki’s brother-in-law Rohit, will return to her marital home in Greater Noida. The decision was reached after a protracted dispute that continued for nearly nine months.The two families reportedly reached the settlement through the mediation of the Panchayat.Following several rounds of discussions during the Panchayat proceedings, bo…

Male, May 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s failure to host the second round of talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad reflects more than a logistical setback. The Iranian Foreign Minister’s early exit, followed by Washington’s decision to suspend the visit of its envoys, signals a breakdown shaped more by mistrust rather than procedural delays, a report has detailed. According to a report in Maldivian media outlet Etruth MV, effective diplomatic mediation depends on consistency, discretion, and ne…

Seoul, May 13 (IANS) Samsung Electronics and its labour union failed to reach a wage agreement on Wednesday, raising concerns over a major strike later this month that could disrupt operations at the world’s largest memory chipmaker.The breakdown came after two days of government-led mediation talks that had been viewed as a last-ditch effort to avert the strike scheduled for May 21, reports Yonhap news agency.Union and management have remained sharply divided over performance-based bonuses tied…

Brussels, April 28 (IANS) Pakistan’s bid to establish itself as a key mediator between the United States and Iran unravelled within days, raising serious concerns over trust and diplomatic credibility, a report said on Tuesday. Writing for ‘EuropaWire’, Dimitra Staikou, a Greek lawyer, writer, and journalist, noted that Pakistan was never the credible middle ground its government has attempted to portray.“The diplomatic theatre that Islamabad had spent more than a week preparing for unravell…

Jaipur, April 25 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday emphasised the continued importance of retired judges in strengthening the judiciary, likening them to Rajasthan’s traditional “bawris” (stepwells) that serve as vital reservoirs during times of drought. Addressing a one-day seminar titled ‘The Bench Beyond Retirement’ in Jaipur, the CJI said former judges act as a dependable resource during institutional stress, much like stepwells that sustain communities in arid regio…

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court is set to launch an ambitious mediation-driven initiative — “Samadhan Samaroh” (Supreme Court Action for Mediated Adjudication and Dispute Harmonisation Across Nation) — under the guidance of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, aimed at promoting amicable resolution of pending cases. The programme, scheduled to be held from August 21 to 23, is designed to ensure “doorstep delivery of justice” by facilitating settlement of suitable cases…

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Despite Islamabad’s attempt to position itself as mediator in the US-Iran conflict, Tehran returned Pakistan’s tanker and blocked its passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also turned down proposals for talks, including the US ceasefire attempts, by dismissing Trump’s 15-point peace proposal. According to a report in India Narrative, the pushback of a Pakistani vessel and the Iranian envoy’s blunt rejection of Pakistan’s role in mediation reflect evolving region…

Washington, March 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump spoke over the phone with Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asif Munir on the Iran war, the White House said.“(I) can confirm (the phone call),” a White House official told IANS when asked about the talk between Trump and Munir over the weekend on the Iran war. The official, however, refrained from giving any further details, given the sensitivity of the talks and the efforts by key players to end the war between the US and Iran.“These are sensit…

Doha, March 1 (IANS) Qatar on Sunday condemned the Iranian attacks that targeted the commercial port of Duqm in Oman and an oil tanker off its coast, while expressing solidarity with Oman in all measures it takes to protect its sovereignty, security, and stability. In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs termed Iranian attacks a violation of Oman’s sovereignty, an unacceptable escalation, and a cowardly targeting of a country playing an active mediating role between Iran and the inte…