Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
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PM Modi’s visit to Kuwait on Dec 21 to bolster cooperation in defence and trade
India said PM Modi’s visit to Kuwait was expected to “open a new chapter in India-Kuwait relations” and boost cooperation in defence and trade
Published on Dec 20, 2024 10:38 PM IST
India protests social media post by key member of Bangladesh interim government
Relations between New Delhi and Dhaka cratered after the interim government headed by Yunus came to power in August, days after Hasina fled to India
Published on Dec 20, 2024 10:27 PM IST
Watching developments in Myanmar, says India as rebels capture military command
On Friday, the Arakan Army said it captured the Western Command headquarters in Ann town of Rakhine state after more than two months of fighting
Published on Dec 20, 2024 06:59 PM IST
India says will work with China on next steps for cross-border cooperation
India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi – met in Beijing on Wednesday for their first formal talks in nearly five years.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 07:08 PM IST
India is still world’s highest tariff major economy, says US envoy Eric Garcetti
US envoy Eric Garcetti said Donald Trump had spoken about tariffs needing to be “done fairly” and called for “honest conversations” on the matter
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 11:27 PM IST
Bangladesh administration responsible for protecting minority communities: Minister
India continues to closely monitor the situation of minorities in Bangladesh, where authorities, MoS external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 05:35 PM IST
Foreign secretary to visit Mauritius after formation of new government
The visit reflects the priority that India attaches to its relations with Mauritius under its SAGAR vision, “Africa Forward” policy and commitment to the Global South
Published on Dec 19, 2024 05:08 PM IST
India stresses mutually acceptable framework for border dispute at Doval-Wang meet
The statement issued by MEA following the meeting in Beijing, however, made no mention of a six-point consensus the Chinese foreign ministry claimed was reached
Published on Dec 18, 2024 10:44 PM IST
Modi to travel to Kuwait on Dec 21-22 in first visit by an Indian PM since 1981
Former vice president Hamid Ansari travelled to Kuwait in 2009. The last high-level visit from either side was that of the Kuwaiti prime minister to India in 2013.
Published on Dec 18, 2024 06:48 PM IST
Jaishankar speaks with Israel’s Gideon Sa’ar amid fresh efforts for ceasefire
India has maintained a balanced position on the evolving situation in West Asia given its close and strategic ties with both Israel and Arab states.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 06:26 PM IST
China building villages near Doklam in Bhutan: Satellite data
The eight villages in Bhutan’s western sector, close to Doklam, are all strategically located in a valley or a ridge overlooking a valley that China claims.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 10:16 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India unveils measures to help Lankan economy recover
The Indian assistance ranged from supply of LNG for power plants to grants for upgrading railways and a port and the launch of a new ferry service
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 06:01 AM IST
‘Won’t allow anti-India activities’: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake
Sri Lanka's Dissanayake assures India its territory won't be used against its interests, enhancing security cooperation amid concerns over Chinese vessels.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 04:51 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Won’t allow Lankan soil to be used against India, Dissanayake tells PM Modi
Dissanayake’s assurances are seen as crucial to India over concerns about a growing number of visits to Sri Lanka by Chinese research or surveillance vessels
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 10:05 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval to visit China for talks under Special Representatives mechanism
The Special Representatives mechanism was created in 2003 to explore the “framework of a boundary settlement”.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 04:52 AM IST
Bangladesh commission says Sheikh Hasina involved in enforced disappearances
The commission submitted its first interim report to Yunus on Saturday, according to an official statement
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 07:35 AM IST
India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership a ‘model relationship’: Jaishankar
External affairs minister Jaishankar described the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership as a “model relationship”
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:15 PM IST
Terrible tragedies, says India on murder of 3 Indian students in Canada
New Delhi said the safety, security and welfare of Indian nationals, particularly students, in Canada is a matter of “paramount importance”
Published on Dec 13, 2024 06:20 PM IST
India seeks ties ‘free of terrorism’ with Pakistan, ball in Pak’s court: Jaishankar
Jaishankar was responding to a query from BJP lawmaker Naveen Jindal about what the government would do to improve bilateral relations and trade with Pakistan during the question hour in Lok Sabha
Published on Dec 13, 2024 05:39 PM IST
Neighbours have their domestic politics, we should be mature: Jaishankar
Jaishankar was responding to a query from Congress lawmaker Manish Tewari regarding the state of India’s relations with its neighbours during question hour in the Lok Sabha
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 04:38 PM IST
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