Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
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EU informs India on firms breaking sanctions through dealings with Russian firms
EU shared information with India as part of its ongoing contacts with third countries to finalise the 15th package of sanctions against Russia.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 02:09 PM IST
India, EU agree on holding first ministerial Strategic Foreign Policy Dialogue
The decision was made during a phone call between EAM S Jaishankar and Kaja Kallas, the EU’s new high representative for foreign affairs and security policy
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 04:38 PM IST
Conveyed our concerns on the safety of minorities, says Vikram Misri in Dhaka
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said he emphasised India’s desire for a “positive, constructive and mutually beneficial relationship” with Bangladesh
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 05:36 PM IST
India backs peaceful, inclusive Syrian-led political process in Damascus
Syria was once home to a sizeable Indian community but its size shrunk to 92 because of the dragging civil war
Published on Dec 09, 2024 02:37 PM IST
All Indian nationals in Syria safe after opposition seizes Damascus: Officials
The Indian embassy in Damascus continues to remain operational in and is in touch with all Indian nationals
Published on Dec 09, 2024 10:44 AM IST
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to visit Bangladesh on December 9: MEA
Vikram Misri’s visit comes at a time when ties with Bangladesh are under great strain, with protests in several bordering states over the targeting of Hindus
Published on Dec 06, 2024 09:49 PM IST
Trump admin played key role in Quad upgrade, won’t diminish support: Jaishankar
The Quad is growing and one of the most expansive mechanisms for inter-governmental coordination, Jaishankar said
Published on Dec 06, 2024 05:15 PM IST
EAM seeks balanced approach towards business with China
The military standoff on the Line of Actual Control, which began in April-May 2020, took bilateral relations to their lowest point in six decades.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India, China hold 1st diplomatic dialogue since disengagement
This was the 32nd meeting of the WMCC since its creation in 2012, but the first held since the two countries reached an understanding on October 21.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:00 AM IST
PM Modi, Bhutan King discuss cooperation for Gelephu spl administrative region
PM Modi reassured the Bhutan king of India’s continued support for the project, which “will bring prosperity and well-being in Bhutan and also the border areas
Published on Dec 05, 2024 09:32 PM IST
At 1st WMCC meet after disengagement, India and China reflect on lessons learnt
The two sides also prepared for the next meeting of the Special Representatives on the border issue slated to be held soon
Published on Dec 05, 2024 08:44 PM IST
India should have balanced approach to trade with China, says Jaishankar
External affairs minister at an event organised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (Assocham)
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 10:02 PM IST
India wants ceasefire in West Asia, conflict disrupts shipping: Jaishankar
Jaishankar said the disruption of shipping in the Red Sea as a fallout of the Israel-Hamas conflict and its impact on trade with Europe was a “big concern” for India
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 07:51 PM IST
India strongly pushing for review of Asean-India trade pact, says Jaishankar
Jaishankar said the Modi government has been “very cautious” on FTAs because of the experiences and results of past trade deals
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 07:32 PM IST
Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of genocide in first public address
Sheikh Hasina, who spoke in Bengali for almost an hour, claimed there were plans to assassinate her and her sister Sheikh Rehana
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 07:53 AM IST
Foreign secy likely to visit Dhaka on Dec 10 for talks
Though both sides are yet to make an official announcement, Vikram Misri is likely to be in Bangladesh on Dec 10 for the annual foreign office consultations.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 04:43 AM IST
In Lok Sabha, Jaishankar lists 3 key ground rules for engaging with China
Jaishankar’s statement on Tuesday was the first comprehensive outlining of the government’s position since the two sides reached the agreement on October 21
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, protests continue in Tripura, West Bengal
Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma said the bilateral relationship between the two countries couldn’t be reduced to one issue
Published on Dec 03, 2024 08:04 PM IST
Agartala mission breached amid protest over Bangladesh
Authorities in Dhaka responded strongly to the incident with its foreign ministry urging authorities in India to take preventive steps
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Eye on China, Jaishankar pitches ‘national security filters’ for economic decisions
Like it or not, we are increasingly in an era of leveraging, if not of weaponisation, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said at the CII event
Published on Dec 02, 2024 09:55 PM IST
Deeply regrettable, says India as mob ransacks Bangladesh consulate in Agartala
Bangladesh’s foreign ministry said that it “deeply resents” the “violent demonstration and attack by a large group of protesters on the mission
Published on Dec 02, 2024 09:04 PM IST
India stressed on properly handling disputes, says Jaishankar on Modi-Xi meeting
The two sides also agreed that dialogue mechanisms at the level of foreign ministers and other officials will be used to stabilise and rebuild bilateral relations
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 10:31 PM IST
India asks Bangladesh to protect minorities, hopes monk will get fair treatment
Randhir Jaiswal said India expects that Chinmoy Krishna Das’s case will be handled in a fair and transparent manner by authorities in Bangladesh
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 08:46 PM IST
Germany one of India’s most important partners in Europe: Modi
PM Modi also highlighted other aspects of the age-old relations between the two sides, such as the role played by two German merchants in the printing of the first Tamil and Telugu books in a European country.
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 03:00 AM IST
India, Germany poised for stronger ties, say Vaishnaw and Scindia
India’s status as the fastest growing major economy and Germany’s reputation as a powerhouse of innovation and precision manufacturing are compelling factors for closer business and strategic ties between the two sides, Vaishnaw and Scindia said.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, Stuttgart
India, Australia sign agreement on refuelling of military aircraft
The arrangement is the first step towards the KC-30A refuelling Indian Navy’s P-8I Neptune surveillance aircraft, increasing India’s reach in the Indo-Pacific
Published on Nov 21, 2024 06:50 PM IST
Centre explores alternatives to Japan for bullet train project
Delays in commissioning of the ₹1.08 lakh crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train have prompted India to explore alternatives to Japan.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Rajeev JayaswalRezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
FTA, extraditions in focus as PM meets UK’s Starmer
Modi and Starmer agreed to resume UK-India trade talks early next year, focusing on economic ties, extradition issues, and new consulates.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India, China agree on Special Representatives’ meeting, discuss direct flights
Among the issues discussed were resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage, and sharing of data on trans-border rivers.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:54 PM IST
G20: India, France review bilateral cooperation; Modi meets Norway, Portugal counterparts
India and France cooperate closely on strategic matters and defence issues, including the joint development of military hardware such as aircraft engines.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 03:58 PM IST