Category : Diplomacy


India Firm on Strategic Autonomy After US Oil Import Remarks

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirms India's commitment to strategic autonomy in foreign policy, responding to US comments on Russian oil imports. He emphasizes India's independent decision-making based on national interests.

Bangladesh Invites PM Modi for Tarique Rahman Swearing-in

Bangladesh has formally invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as the new Prime Minister. The invitation marks a significant diplomatic gesture amid regional political shifts.

Govt Expands Passport Services in Western UP

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh announced strengthened passport and consular services in western Uttar Pradesh, detailing improved access through PSKs and POPSKs.

Hyderabad Airport Charges Highest Passenger Fee in India

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad imposes the highest User Development Fee among major Indian metros, with domestic passengers paying Rs 750 and international travelers Rs 1,500, according to civil aviation ministry data.

Jaipur's UNESCO Heritage Site Gets March 2026 Deadline

The Rajasthan government has set March 31, 2026 as the final deadline to implement the Special Area Heritage Development Plan for Jaipur's Walled City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, following repeated warnings over delays.

BNP Invites PM Modi to Bangladesh Swearing-In Ceremony

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) extends invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the new government's swearing-in ceremony, emphasizing constructive engagement with India to strengthen bilateral relations.

Performance First: Evaluating Public Monopolies

Public monopolies, shielded from competition, must be judged on performance. China's one-party system exemplifies this principle, highlighting the need for accountability when alternatives are absent.

Denmark PM: Trump's Greenland Threat Could End NATO

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issues a stark warning at Munich Security Conference, stating any U.S. attempt to seize Greenland would mean 'game over' for NATO, emphasizing sovereignty is non-negotiable.

Indian Navy Airlifts Japanese Sailor in Medical Emergency

In a swift humanitarian operation, the Indian Navy deployed a Sea King helicopter to evacuate a critically ill Japanese sailor from a JMSDF vessel 200 km off Visakhapatnam, reinforcing its role as a trusted global security partner.

Russia Slams West's Ukraine Aid at Munich Security Summit

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized Western leaders at the Munich Security Conference for ignoring Ukrainian actions against civilians, urging focus on cross-border strikes instead of increased military aid to Kyiv.

Tarique Rahman to Take Oath as Bangladesh PM on Monday

Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, is scheduled to be sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Monday. South Asian leaders have been invited to attend the ceremony, marking a significant political transition.

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