Modi breaks protocol as Netanyahu on six-day India trip
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday set aside protocol to personally receive his Israeli counterpart and “friend” Benjamin Netanyahu with...
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Israeli PM’s trip is special: Modi
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The visit to India by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “historic and special”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday,...
Gadkari holds bilateral talks with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation held bilateral talks with Dr Abbas Akhoundi, Iranian...
Turkey to extend state of emergency for 3 months
Ankara, Jan 9 (IANS) Turkey is set to extend the state of emergency for another three months, Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag said on Monday....
Saudi Arabia’s nod to Haj pilgrimage via sea route from India
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indian government’s proposal to send Haj pilgrims through the sea route has got the green signal from the Saudi Arabian...
‘Euphoric reception’ for Rahul Gandhi in Bahrain
New Delhi, Jan 8 Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrived in Bahrain on Monday as part of his outreach to the Indian diaspora. Congress tweeted: “Euphoric...
Israeli bills on Jerusalem violates international legitimacy: Egypt
Cairo, Jan 4 (IANS) Israeli Knesset (parliament) vote on the “unified Jerusalem law” breaches the international resolutions relating to the disputed city, spokesman for Egyptian...
Arab foreign ministers to meet in Jordan over Jerusalem crisis
Amman, Jan 4 (IANS) Arab foreign ministers will meet in the Jordanian capital Amman on Saturday to discuss crisis arising from US recognition of Jerusalem...
Palestine envoy shares stage with Hafiz Saeed, India reacts
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Palestine’s envoy to Pakistan shared a stage with JuD chief and the alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks...
US to resume full visa services in Turkey
Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) The United States on Thursday said it will fully resume its visa services in Turkey, a move further releasing strained bilateral...
India, Jordan discuss deepening bilateral ties
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) India and Jordan on Thursday discussed deepening bilateral ties across multiple sectors during a meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma...
Jordan seeks increased Indian role in Middle East peace process
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Jordan on Thursday called for an increased role for India in the Middle East peace process while appreciating New Delhi’s support...
Jerusalem: Israel plans ‘Trump station’ near Western Wall
Jerusalem, Dec 28 (IANS) Israel’s Transport Minister wants to dig a railway tunnel under Jerusalem’s Old City and name a station next to the Western...
Japan will not relocate embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: Minister
Amman, Dec 27 (IANS) Japan will not relocate its embassy from Israel’s Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has said. In talks...
India joins UN majority, defies US on Jerusalem
United Nations, Dec 22 (IANS) India joined the UN majority in voting for a General Assembly resolution criticising US President Donald Trump’s decision to unilaterally...
Israel rejects UN’s Jerusalem resolution
Jerusalem, Dec 22 Israel rejected on Thursday a United Nations overwhelming endorsement of a resolution calling the US to withdraw its recognition of Jerusalem as...
UNGA to hold emergency session on Jerusalem status after US veto in council
United Nations, Dec 20 (IANS) An emergency meeting of the General Assembly on Thursday will take up President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as...
Telangana seeks Israel’s help in cybersecurity
Hyderabad, Dec 15 Telangana is keen to have a partnership with Israel in cybersecurity and emulate its world-class robust architecture, a senior official said on...
UNSC members warn against US’ decision on Jerusalem
United Nations, Dec 9 (IANS) Members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have criticised Washington’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and warned...
India non-commital on Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
New Delhi, Dec 7 India on Thursday declined to comment on US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, saying its position...