In U.S. zeal against Iran, India has become an inadvertent casualty: Ashley Tellis
The former U.S. diplomat says if Washington does not make some difficult decisions, it risks losing India on issues of graver importance.
India to host U.S. for 2+2 talks
India will host the inaugural round of the two-plus-two dialogue with the United States on September 6. The ministerial-level meeting will cover bilateral, regional and global issues, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Friday.
Faster visas for minorities from three nations
The Home Ministry has further liberalised the process for granting long-term visas (LTVs) to minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
China eyes Indian pharma as U.S. trade turns cloudy
China is preparing to give swift regulatory approvals to India-manufactured drugs as Beijing looks for new commercial partners ahead of what could be a protracted trade war with the United States.
Relief for guests from Bangladesh
India will sign a pact with Bangladesh to ease visa restrictions for citizens from the neighbouring country.
Iran softens stand, says it knows India’s concerns
A day after threatening to cut special privileges for India Iran toned down its rhetoric and said that it “understands” the challenges Delhi is facing on the energy front.
The low-down on India-Iran oil trade
Iran has always been one of India’s main suppliers of oil, second only to Iraq and Saudi Arabia, with exports that totalled more than 27 million tonnes last year.
After aid for defence buys, India gifts plane to Seychelles
India gifted a Dornier maritime patrol aircraft to Seychelles which will enhance the surveillance capabilities of the island nation. Prime Minister of india announced a $100 million line of credit under which Seychelles can purchase military hardware from India.
Russian sanctions to dominate 2+2 talks
When India and U.S. hold their first 2+2 Dialogue involving the External Affairs and Defence Ministers and their counterparts, one of the key issues would be questions regarding the recent Russia-related sanctions that have now come up as a key impediment for India’s defence modernisation.
India, Seychelles talk of ‘mutual welfare’ on Assumption Island project
India and Seychelles will ensure mutually beneficial steps regarding stalled plans for a military base at the island of Assumption .