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(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.
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar opening remarks at the meeting with Chinses Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing. India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, met with People’s Republic of China Vice President Han Zheng on the fringes of the SCO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Beijing, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
(Forelines) – India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, met with People’s Republic of China Vice President Han Zheng on the fringes of the SCO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Beijing, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. “Pleased to meet Vice President Han Zheng soon after my arrival in Beijing today,” India EAM Jaishankar said in a post on X. “Conveyed India’s support for China’s SCO Presidency,” Jaishanker added. “Noted the improvement in our bilateral ties. And expressed confidence that discussions during my visit will maintain that positive trajectory,” he further stated. India’s External Affairs Minister…
(Forelines) – On July 13, 2025, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar traveled to Singapore, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. India’s EAM met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade & Industry Mr. Gan Kim Yong, as well as Singapore’s President Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan. They discussed developments in the areas of investments, industrial parks, semiconductors, infrastructure, skill development, and connectivity, as well as the results of the Prime Minister’s visit and the second round of the India Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR). They also discussed world…