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  'Dance between dragon, elephant': China welcomes PM Modi's 'positive' remarks on Sino-India ties

  World | March 17, 2025 18:43 IST

  China has welcomed PM Modi's recent remarks on Sino-India relations, calling for a cooperative approach between the two nations. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasised that Modi's comments align with China's vision for stability and progress in the region.

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  Trump-Xi meeting possible in April amidst trade tensions: Report

  World | March 10, 2025 23:35 IST

  US President Donald Trump may visit China in April for talks with Xi Jinping amid rising trade tensions. The meeting could shape US-China relations, tariffs, and diplomacy.

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  US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order requiring Trump administration to release foreign aid

  World | February 27, 2025 8:54 IST

  The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court's order requiring the Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid. The legal battle over presidential authority on foreign assistance spending continues.

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  Trump open to military action over Greenland, Panama Canal, criticises Biden's offshore drilling ban

  World | January 07, 2025 23:40 IST

  President-elect Donald Trump hinted at potential military action to secure Greenland and the Panama Canal, stressing their importance to U.S. national security. He also criticized President Joe Biden's ban on offshore energy drilling, pledging to reverse the decision.

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  Manmohan Singh: The Prime Minister responsible for strategic corrections to India's foreign policy

  Explainers | December 27, 2024 17:38 IST

  Former PM Manmohan Singh shaped the India foreign policy as he emphasized on strengthening India's relations with countries like the US, Russia, China, among others. He is credited for signing the civil nuclear deal with the US.

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  Privilege of working closely with Manmohan Singh, made strategic corrections to foreign policy: EAM

  World | December 27, 2024 8:57 IST

  The external affairs minister added, "The privilege of working closely with Dr Manmohan Singh was immense. His kindness and courtesy will always be remembered."

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  Jaishankar says, 'India won't be intimidated to conform, can't permit others to veto on our choices'

  India | December 22, 2024 10:48 IST

  S Jaishankar has said that India will not allow others to have a veto on its choices. He added that India will do whatever is right in its national interest and for the global good.

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  Jaishankar emphasises on need to adapt foreign policy as per digital era's changing requirements

  India | December 16, 2024 6:00 IST

  EAM Dr S Jaishankar further talked about the emerging global workspace and the constantly growing numbers of Indian nationals working abroad.

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  'Don't want to be sandwiched between India and China', says Sri Lanka's new President

  World | September 25, 2024 14:33 IST

  Dissanayake has expressed his intention to continue working with India, China and Japan, who are key partners in Sri Lanka's debt rework. The Marxist-leaning politician emerged victorious in the presidential election on September 21, defeating his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe.

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  Bangladesh unrest: Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and its likely impact on relations with India | EXPLAINED

  Explainers | August 07, 2024 17:59 IST

  Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee after protests over job quotas spiralled out of control after her 'razakar' remarks and a harsh police crackdown. The developments are of considerable concern for India, as it now is surrounded mostly by unstable neighbours in the South Asian region.

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  Maldives: Muizzu thanks India, China for helping its fragile economy in major foreign policy shift

  World | July 28, 2024 17:10 IST

  The marked change in his policy towards India came as in May this year the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the Maldives that it faces a high risk of debt distress without significant policy changes.

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  'Iran will not respond to US pressure': President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian praises China, Russia

  World | July 13, 2024 13:15 IST

  Pezeshkian, 69, has pledged to promote a pragmatic foreign policy and soothe tensions with the West over the scrapped 2015 nuclear pact. In his latest comments, he also showered praises on Russia and China and said Iran will not be influenced by US pressure.

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  Putin praises India for independent foreign policy, says it won't 'play games' with Moscow

  World | January 26, 2024 13:59 IST

  The Russian President also lauded India's 'Make in India' initiative and expressed confidence that New Delhi will not "play games" against Moscow on the international stage. Last month, Putin invited PM Modi to Russia during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

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  Why is Chinese media praising PM Modi's 'successful' foreign policy? Explained

  Explainers | January 05, 2024 19:15 IST

  In a rare praise, China's state-controlled media acknowledged India's diplomatic achievements and economic strides over four years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The author of the article praised India's foreign policy as becoming multi-aligned through ties with major powers.

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  'India moving towards great power strategy under PM Modi's leadership', says Chinese media

  India | January 05, 2024 8:58 IST

  China praises India: According to the author Zhang Jiadong, the shift reflected India's ambitions to escape its historical colonial shadow and position itself as a global influencer, politically and culturally.

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  Indian-American foreign policy expert Nisha Biswal confirmed as deputy CEO of US DFC

  World | July 30, 2023 7:44 IST

  Biswal has more than 30 years of experience in US foreign policy and international development programs within the Executive Branch, Congress, and the private sector. She was nominated by President Joe Biden.

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  Russia's new foreign policy strategy identifies China, India as 'main allies' on world stage | READ

  World | April 01, 2023 6:31 IST

  Russia foreign policy: The strategic partnership between India and Russia is based on 5 main pillars- politics, defence, civil nuclear energy, counter-terrorism cooperation, and space. India and Russia celebrated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.

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  Foreign policy has become 'people-centric': EAM S Jaishankar

  India | June 11, 2022 8:38 IST

  Spoke to students of @iimb_official on #AtmanirbharBharat and 8 years of the Modi Government, he tweeted, adding that their energy and enthusiasm give confidence that New India will indeed become a reality.

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  Modi govt 8 years: How India's foreign policy became muscular under the PM

  India | May 25, 2022 17:24 IST

  Modi has had the opportunity to become a dear one, and a friend, and has a personal rapport with some of the key leaders of the world - Trump, Obama, Biden, and Putin too.

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  Opinion | Why Imran Khan praised Modi’s foreign policy?

  India | March 22, 2022 13:23 IST

  Imran Khan has been addressing rallies across the country and appealing to his supporters to march to Islamabad and attend a rally outside Parliament on March 27.