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(Forelines) – According to Tasnim, Iran’s semi-official news agency, quoted by Reuters on Sunday that talks with Britain, France, Germany, and Iran on Tehran’s nuclear program might begin the next week. The three European nations had threatened to reimpose international sanctions on Iran if the discussions did not resume. “The principle of talks has been agreed upon, but consultations are continuing on the time and place of the talks. The country in which the talks could be held next week has not been finalised,” as per Tasnim report, citing a source informed on the matter, according to Reuters. For the…
(Forelines) – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told state television in a footage released on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to move toward a peace settlement for Ukraine, but Moscow’s primary priority is to accomplish its objectives, according to Reuters report. Although Peskov acknowledged that the world was now used to U.S. President Donald Trump’s occasionally “harsh” speech, he also noted that Trump had made it clear in remarks about Russia that he would keep looking for a peace agreement, added in a report “President Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to…
(Forelines) – As rescuers continued to look for survivors and prepared for Typhoon Wipha’s arrival, the authorities reported that the death toll from a tourist boat disaster in Vietnam’s Halong Bay had risen to at least 38 and that other passengers were still unaccounted for, according to Reuters report. 48 tourists and five crew members were on board when the ship capsized on Saturday afternoon, making it one of the worst boating accidents in the popular tourist site in recent years, Reuters stated. “At least 38 of those on board have been confirmed dead and 10 rescued,” the government stated…
(Forelines) – The U.S. Department of State’s classification of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) is welcomed by the Indian government. In this context, we recognize and value Secretary of State Mr. Marco Rubio’s leadership, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. Both India and the United States have classified the Resistance Front (TRF), an Islamist terrorist group with its main office in Pakistan and a significant role in the insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir, as a terrorist organization. The gang is accountable for multiple attacks against…
(Forelines) – The 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise was held virtually in India from July 14–15, 2025, according to India’s MEA said in a statement. The National Disaster Management Authority of India conducted the Tabletop Exercise to assess and enhance regional preparedness for floods and cyclones, and disaster management specialists from BIMSTEC Member States took part. In order to improve coordination for disaster response throughout the region, the participants exchanged best practices, assessed response frameworks, simulated scenarios, and provided specifics of national disaster management structures. India has consistently been the first response in times of crises, supporting its regional allies.…
(Forelines) – The second BIMSTEC Ports Conclave was place during July 14–15, 2025, at Visakhapatnam, India. The conclave’s theme was “Navigating the Future: Blue Economy, Innovation, and Sustainable Partnerships”, according to India’s MEA said in a statement. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, launched the Conclave, which was attended by delegations from the BIMSTEC member states, comprising officials, maritime specialists, port authorities, corporate representatives, and regional development partners. The Conclave covered a wide range of topics, including upskilling the marine workforce, port-linked industrial zones, cruise tourism, digital integration, industry-academia relations, green shipping, and standardizing customs procedures and improving…
(Forelines) – India reached a major milestone on July 16, 2025, when Akash Prime, the Indian Army’s updated version of the Akash Weapon System, successfully destroyed two Aerial High Speed Unmanned targets at high altitude in Ladakh, Indian Defence Ministry said in statement. The weapon system features the most recent improvements, such as an indigenously built radio frequency seeker, and is tailored to function at altitudes exceeding 4,500 meters. The benefit of the ecosystem developed for the domestic weapon system is demonstrated by the numerous improvements made to increase operational effectiveness based on user operational feedback. The domestically built and…
(Forelines) – On Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a group of Special Envoys from the Republic of Korea (ROK), headed by Kim Boo Kyum, in New Delhi, according to India’s PMO said in a statement. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to furthering the India–ROK Special Strategic Partnership, which is in its tenth year, while recalling his recent positive meeting with ROK President Mr. Jaemyung Lee. He emphasized the partnership’s ongoing expansion in several important areas, such as shipbuilding, innovation, defense, and skilled mobility. “Delighted to receive the delegation of Special Envoys from the Republic of Korea…
(Forelines) – The “Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana,” which would cover 100 districts over six years starting in 2025–2026, was approved today by the Union Cabinet, which is chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to India’s PMO said in a statement. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is the first of its type to concentrate solely on agriculture and related fields, and it is inspired by NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Programme. Enhancing agricultural productivity, increasing the adoption of sustainable agricultural techniques and crop diversity, improving irrigation facilities, increasing post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block levels, and making long-term and…
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar opening remarks at meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.