Parliamentary panel to probe U.K.-India relations
A British parliamentary committee is looking into relations between Britain and India ”” including the impact of Britain’s visa regime ”” as part of a wider examination of the future of “Global Britain”.
India to give flash flood warning to Asian nations
India has been designated as a nodal centre for preparing flash-flood forecasts by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Modi, Xi reaffirm promise of peace
India and China held talks on Thursday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas.
U.S., EU agree to ease trade tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday agreed on a plan to defuse the festering trade dispute between the two major economies.
Modi outlines 10 principles for deepening India’s engagement with the continent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined 10 guiding principles for deepening India’s engagement with Africa to help in its economic growth and tackle challenges such as terrorism and climate change.
China, Bhutan discuss boundary dispute
China and Bhutan have discussed their boundary dispute and reached many agreements during a two-day visit of Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Iran becomes India’s No. 2 oil supplier
Iran was the second-biggest oil supplier to Indian state refiners between April and June, India’s Oil Minister said on Monday, replacing Saudi Arabia as companies took advantage of steeper discounts offered by Tehran.
U.S. slams Iran’s ‘nightmare regime’
Pompeo asks all countries to reduce their imports of Iranian oil by November 4, or face U.S. sanctions
PM in Africa amid a fall in trade
While India’s investments have fallen, China has ramped up its presence on the continent
Mattis seeks waivers from sanctions
U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has sought waivers from sanctions on some countries making a transition from their military dependence on Russia, asserting that it will allow them to build closer security ties with America and strengthen U.S.’ allies in key regions.