New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, will travel to Kyrgyzstan on a two-day visit from July 23 to attend the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). During the meeting set to be held in Cholpon-Ata, the Foreign Ministers will review progress in key areas of SCO cooperation and discuss matters of regional and international significance and discuss matters of regional and international…
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United Nations, July 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday launched India’s candidature for the Security Council with a six-point manifesto centered on Shanti, a profoundly significant acronym for “Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust [and] Integrity”. Speaking to delegates and diplomats from around the world here, EAM Jaishankar said India would be the Voice of the Global South at the Council, and was running on its record of helping developing nations, parti…
United Nations, July 13 (IANS) India is pursuing parallel roads to the UN Security Council (UNSC), launching on Monday a campaign for election to it, while continuing its bid for a permanent seat.External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is to formally announce India’s candidature for the Asia Pacific non-permanent seat in next year’s elections for the two-year term starting in 2028.India, which has served eight terms as an elected member, will continue its fight against terrorism, a hall…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India and Tajikistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties during the 12th Meeting of the India-Tajikistan Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, held via video conference recently, according to an article. The Commission also reviewed potential collaboration across sectors including energy, hydropower, renewable energy, mining, critical minerals, textiles, digital economy, transport, logistics, and finan…
Leh, July 7 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday said it has arrested three accused in connection with the misappropriation of funds from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Kargil district of Ladakh. A CBI press release said the organisation has arrested one Assistant Engineer (Civil) of BRO, Ladakh, and two labour supply agents from Kargil for indulging in misappropriation of BRO funds.The Assistant Engineer arrested was Officer In-charge of the Khatse Batalic Sector …
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson Justice (Retd) V. Ramasubramanian on Tuesday virtually participated in the First Consultative Meeting of National Human Rights Institutions, State Bodies and other Organisations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states. The event was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic and NHRC Secretary General Bharat Lal and Joint Secretary Samir Kumar were also present.The meeting was attended by the Ombudsperson of…
London, June 22 (IANS) The Indian High Commission in London organised a yoga session at Holland Park under this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” on Sunday.In partnership with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Team Indian High Commission in London celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at Holland Park under this year’s theme, ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing,’” the High Commission wrote on X.“Set amidst one of London’s most beautiful green spaces, the event b…
Kabul, June 21 (IANS) Amnesty International has urged international community to stop unlawful expulsion of Afghan refugees and called for protecting their needs as per international human rights law. Afghan refugees face arbitrary arrests and family separations in host nations and face human rights violations when they return to Afghanistan, the rights group said. “Millions of Afghan refugees are being expelled across the globe, and that number keeps climbing day by day. In host countries, they…
Dushanbe, June 13 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh participated in a Yoga session organised by the Indian Embassy in Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe, ahead of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026.“Ahead of the International Day of Yoga 2026, participated in a Yoga session organised by The Embassy of India in Dushanbe and ICCR’s Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) in Dushanbe,” MoS Singh wrote on X.“Highlighted yoga’s role in promoting holistic he…
Dushanbe, June 12 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Friday discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of mutual interest with Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, in Dushanbe.“Pleased to meet H.E. Mr. Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, in Dushanbe,” MoS Singh wrote on X.“Reviewed the entire spectrum of India–Tajikistan bilateral relations and d…