Diplomacy
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White House Confirms PM Modi, Donald Trump in Frequent Talks on India-US Trade
News | Nov 05, 2025, 11:07 AM ISTThe White House confirmed that President Trump and PM Modi are in regular talks to boost India-US trade ties. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump holds great respect for Modi. Their discussions focus on strengthening economic cooperation and expanding bilateral opportunities.
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Why Iran suspended cooperation with IAEA and demanded nuclear security guarantees: Explained
World | Jun 25, 2025, 04:52 PM ISTIran’s parliament approved a bill to suspend all cooperation with the IAEA. The move comes amid escalating tensions following the recent conflict with Israel.
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Rajnath Singh: IAF crushed Pak-backed terrorism in just 23 minutes from Bhuj | 16 May | Speed News
Originals | May 16, 2025, 07:17 PM ISTCAIT ends ties with Turkey, Azerbaijan for backing Pakistan diplomatically and economically. Rajnath Singh: IAF crushed Pakistan-backed terrorism in just 23 minutes from Bhuj. Six crew rescued by Coast Guard after cargo ship sinks off Mangalore coast. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News
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EAM Jaishankar meets Qatari PM, reviews bilateral relations
World | Jan 02, 2025, 08:59 AM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in his first diplomatic engagement this year met Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. He reviewed bilateral relations between Doha and New Delhi.
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Israel- Hamas War: PM Modi speaks with Egyptian Prez El-Sisi over crisis in West Asia | English News
News | Oct 29, 2023, 04:04 PM ISTAmid the ongoing aerial assault on Hamas, PM Modi spoke with Egyptian Prez Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the counter-offensive. Both leaders exchanged views on continuing global efforts to rush humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Gazans.
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United States, Russia to try more diplomacy amid tensions over Ukraine
World | Jan 22, 2022, 08:59 AM ISTWith fears of an invasion of Ukraine running high and seemingly intractable demands, US Secy of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met for about 90 minutes in Geneva at what the American said was a “critical moment.”
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India's vaccine diplomacy garners praise from global media
India | Feb 13, 2021, 11:58 PM ISTIndia is being lavishly praised in the international media for its vaccine diplomacy and helping other countries in time of need.
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Article 370 abrogated to boost economic development, end discrimination: US lawmaker
World | Dec 21, 2019, 10:49 AM ISTAn influential US lawmaker has said that the Indian government's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was to support efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost economic development, fight corruption and end caste and religious discrimination. India on August 5 abrogated provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution to withdraw Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcated it into union territories.
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Pakistan objects to its mention in Indo-US joint statement
World | Dec 21, 2019, 08:49 AM ISTPakistan on Friday took strong exception to the references towards it in the Indo-US joint statement issued after the conclusion of 2+2 dialogue in Washington. The second India-US 2+2 dialogue between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were held in Washington on Wednesday.
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Bill to promote Gandhi's legacy introduced in US House
World | Dec 21, 2019, 07:42 AM ISTAmerica's legendary civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives to promote the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr and sought a budgetary allocation of USD 150 million for the next five years. Introduced to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi, the House Bill (HR 5517) affirms the friendship between the two largest democracies of the world and honours the legacy and contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Martin Luther King.
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Pakistan hails Prime Miniser Modi's brief visit to Lahore
World | Dec 25, 2015, 09:29 PM ISTLahore: Pakistan today declared Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brief visit to meet his counterpart Nawaz Sharif here a "purely goodwill" one and said they agreed to understand each other's concerns and continue holding peace talks
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Modi-Sharif meeting neither historic nor a breakthrough: Congress
National | Jul 10, 2015, 09:33 PM ISTNew Delhi: Congress today came down heavily on the Centre over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with his Pakistani counterpart in Ufa, alleging the NDA "diluted" India's long-held positions on terrorism and commitments extracted from
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Chefs of world leaders meet in Paris to give diplomacy a boost
World | Jul 25, 2012, 03:53 PM ISTParis, Jul 25: They feed the powerful and are most at home in the kitchen. But French President Francois Hollande contends that the chefs who cook for the leaders of the world have a behind-the-scenes
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Jamaat, Lashkar protests in Pak against reopening of Nato supply line
World | Jul 06, 2012, 07:29 PM ISTKarachi, Jul 6: Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's religious parties staged rallies against the US and NATO, across Karachi and Islamabad on Friday, pledging to resist the restoration of NATO supply lines across the border
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Islamist Mursi sworn in as Egypt's President
World | Jun 30, 2012, 08:39 PM ISTCairo, Jun 30: Mohammed Mursi was sworn in today as Egypt's first freely elected President bringing his Muslim Brotherhood to power after 84 years of struggle, even as the military seemed determined to retain control.
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Diplomacy Can Stop Iran From Getting Bomb, Says Obama
World | Mar 07, 2012, 09:45 AM ISTWashington, Mar 7: President Barack Obama declared Tuesday that diplomacy can still resolve the crisis over Iran's possible pursuit of nuclear weapons, and he accused his Republican critics of "beating the drums of war.""Those folks
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US Gives Thumbs Up To PM's Cricket Diplomacy
World | Apr 01, 2011, 07:47 AM ISTWashington, March 31: The US today welcomed the cricket diplomacy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying expansion of dialogue between India and Pakistan is a welcome and encouraging development for the region and the world.“The
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Talks With Manmohan "Positive": Gilani
India | Mar 31, 2011, 09:58 AM ISTMohali, March 30: Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani tonight termed his talks with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh as “positive” and said they discussed all the core issues between the two countries.“Talks were positive.
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India, Pak Push For Genuine Normalization Of Ties
India | Mar 31, 2011, 08:29 AM ISTMohali, Mar 30: With the high-voltage cricket World Cup semi-final providing the backdrop, India and Pakistan today sought to give a push for “genuine normalization” of their ties with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his
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Cricket Diplomacy Worthwhile Only If Pak Changes Attitude: BJP
India | Mar 30, 2011, 10:00 AM ISTNagpur, Mar 29: The BJP today insisted that initiatives like the 'cricket diplomacy' will succeed only if Pakistan stops cross border terrorism and helps in arresting perpetrators of 26/11 terror attacks.On Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's