US approves nearly $4 billion sale of 31 armed drones to India
India has long expressed interest in buying large, armed drones from the United States, but bureaucratic stumbling blocks hampered a hoped-for deal.
South Asia
No doubt militants in Pakistan-Iran border areas supported by ‘third countries’: Iran foreign minister
The remarks come days after tensions escalated between the neighbours following a deadly Iranian air strike in Pakistan, leading Islamabad to strike terrorist hideouts in the…
Not a good time for Rohingya repatriation: UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh
The UN Dhaka chief made the comment when asked about the escalation of conflicts in Myanmar, where rebel groups have taken control of much of the country and the military getting…
French President Macron visits heritage places in Jaipur
Macron viewed Rajasthani painting at Amber Fort, praised the art by picking selected works in his hands, and also interacted with artists.
Myanmar border to be fenced, Free Movement Regime being re-examined: Home Minister Amit Shah
The development comes days after newly elected Mizoram Chief Minister reportedly told the Union External Affairs Minister that fencing the border will not be acceptable.
EAM Jaishankar holds ‘frank’ conversation with Maldivian counterpart amid diplomatic row
The meeting between the foreign ministers of Indian and Maldives comes amid strained diplomatic ties between the two historically connected neighbours.
Bangladesh’s elections were not free and fair: US
The US notes the Awami League party won a majority of seats in the parliamentary elections, but remains concerned by the arrests of thousands of political opposition members and…
India has always helped us: Former Maldives defence minister amid row over PM remarks
Former Maldivian defence minister Mariya Ahmed Didi noted that India has been helping Maldives in the defence sector, and both Male and New Delhi share the same quest for…
In meetings with political bigwigs, foreign diplomats stress need for Pakistan’s elections to be ‘free, fair and inclusive’
The run-up to the polls has been marred by concerns and accusations from political parties and civil society regarding the lack of a level playing field in the political arena.
Nepal, India agree to study construction of new high-capacity cross-border transmission lines
Such an agreement between the two sides was reached at a time when the two countries signed a long-term power trade agreement under which the southern neighbour promised to buy…