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5 lakh stranded Indians have returned safely to India under the Vande Bharat Mission

July 3, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

A record 5 lakh stranded Indians have returned safely to India under the Vande Bharat Mission(VBM). The VBM operations commenced on 7th May, 2020 and in less than two months 5,03,990 stranded Indians from 137 countries, including from remote areas, have returned to their homes. Considering that the initial target to bring stranded Indians with compelling reasons was only 2 lakh, this is a significant achievement. […]

Fishermen and Civilian Prisoner Exchange between India and Pakistan done today

July 1, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. […]

INS Kesari does 7,500 nautical miles over 55 days as part of Mission Sagar in the IOR

July 1, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

INS Kesari, which was on deployment to the Indian Ocean region on ‘Mission Sagar’, returned to India on June 28, 2020 traveling over 7,500 nautical miles over 55 days. […]

lndra Mani Pandey appointed as Permanent Representative to UN

July 1, 2020 India Ties 0

Shri lndra Mani Pandey appointed as the next Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva […]

Russians vote on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation

July 1, 2020 India Ties 0

Russian Embassy in New Delhi opened polling station No. 8099 to Russian citizens living in India to vote on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation […]

H E Santosh Jha accredited as Ambassador to Luxembourg

June 30, 2020 India Ties 0

Shri Santosh Jha Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Belgium, has been concurrently accredited as the Ambassador of India to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with residence in Brussels today […]

Rakesh Kumar Arora appointed as High Commissioner to Sierra Leone

June 30, 2020 India Ties 1

Shri Rakesh Kumar Arora currently the Counsellor in Embassy of India, Brussels. appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Sierra Leone […]

France joins the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

June 29, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

France Foreign Secretary level consultations were held today through video conference. […]

India signs Concession Agreement for the 600 MW Hydro Project with Bhutan

June 29, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

The Concession Agreement for the 600 MW Kholongchhu (Joint Venture) Hydroelectric Project between the Royal Government of Bhutan and Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited was signed on 29 June 2020 in Thimphu, in virtual presence of Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, Government of India and Lyonpo Dr. Tandi Dorji, Foreign Minister, Royal Government of Bhutan. […]

India – Germany Virtual Foreign Secretary-level Consultations

June 26, 2020 News Desk 1

India and Germany held virtual Foreign Secretary level consultations today. Meeting held betwen Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Foreign Secretary of India and Mr. Miguel Berger, State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office […]

INS JALASHWA EMBARKS INDIAN NATIONALS AT IRAN

June 26, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

INS Jalashwa arrived off Bandar Abbas, Iran on the evening of 24 Jun 20 and entered harbour on 25 Jun 20 for another mission under the Indian Navy’s Op Samudra Setu. […]

PM Greets President & People of the Republic of Korea on the 70th Anniversary of the Outbreak of the Korean War

June 25, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi paid rich tribute to the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of peace on the Korean Peninsula. […]

NTPC gets contract for PMC work in 500 MW Solar Project in Mali

June 24, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Republic of Mali has awarded Project Management Consultancy contract to NTPC, a central PSU under Ministry of Power, for development of 500 MW Solar Park. […]

Indian Contingent in Victory Day Parade at Moscow

June 24, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Russia is celebrating the 75th anniversary of victory of the then Soviet People in the great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Indian Armed Forces contingent participated in the Victory Day Parade at Red Square Moscow on 24 Jun 2020. […]

ONGC to invest more in Shwe oil & gas project of Myanmar

June 24, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved additional investment of US$ 121.27 million (about Rs.909 crore) by ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) towards further development of blocks A-1 and A-3 Blocksof Shwe oil & gas project in Myanmar. […]

15th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs

June 24, 2020 News Desk 0

The 15th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held through video-conference on 24 June 2020 […]

INS AIRAVAT BRINGS BACK 198 INDIAN CITIZENS FROM MALDIVES

June 24, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

INS Airavat, deployed by the Indian Navy for “Operation Samudra Setu”, entered Tuticorin harbour early morning today, 23 Jun 2020 with 198 Indian nationals embarked from Male, Maldives. […]

Saudi Arabia suggested not to send Haj pilgrims from India

June 24, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Union Minority Affairs Minister Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today informed that honouring the decision of the Saudi Arabia Government because of serious challenges of Corona pandemic and keeping in mind the health and well-being of the people, it has been decided that Muslims from India will not go to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj (1441 H/2020 AD). […]

Rajnath Singh to attend 75th Victory Day Parade in Moscow

June 20, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will pay a visit to Moscow to attend the Victory Parade on June 24, 2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War. The Parade is organised to honour the heroism and sacrifices made by the Russian and other friendly people. […]

Indian Armed Forces reach Russia to participate in Victory Day Parade 2020

June 19, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

A Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces comprising 75 all ranks, led by a colonel rank officer will participate in the Military Parade at Red Square, Moscow on 24 June 2020, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory of the Soviet People in the great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. […]

PM holds All Party Meeting to discuss the situation in India-China border areas

June 19, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today held an All Party Meeting via video conferencing to discuss the situation in India-China border areas. Presidents of various political parties participated in the meeting. […]

Vijay Khanduja appointed as Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe

June 19, 2020 News Desk 0

Shri Vijay Khanduja has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Zimbabwe […]

India to send Tri-Service contingent for Russia’s 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II

June 17, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War, there will be a military parade in Moscow to honour the heroism and sacrifices made by the Russian and other friendly people. […]

EAM Jaishankar warns China on serious impact on the bilateral relationship

June 17, 2020 News Desk 0

EAM underlined that this unprecedented development will have a serious impact on the bilateral relationship. The need of the hour was for the Chinese side to reassess its actions and take corrective steps […]

Prime Minister calls on Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau

June 16, 2020 News Desk 0

The leaders updated each other about the evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic in their countries, and also discussed the possibilities of international collaboration to address the health and economic crisis. […]

Pakistan CdA summoned and demarched on the abduction and torture of Indian High Commission Officials

June 16, 2020 News Desk 0

PAK CdA summoned and A strong protest lodged on the issue of the abduction and torture of two officials of the High Commission of India in Islamabad by Pakistan security agencies […]

HIL India supplies insecticides to Iran for Locust Control Programme

June 15, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

HIL (India) Limited, a PSU under Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and one of the leading manufacturer of insecticides in the country has supplied 25MT Malathion 95% ULV to Iran under Government-to-Government initiative for Locust Control Programme […]

India joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence as Founding Member

June 15, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

India today joined the league of leading economies including USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore to launch the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI or Gee-Pay). […]

India gives Nepal NRs. 37.23 million for Sanitation Facility at Pashupati Temple

June 15, 2020 News Desk 0

A MoU was signed between the Embassy of India, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Nepal and the Kathmandu Metropolitan City for the construction of Sanitation facility within the Pashupati Area Temple Complex under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri development partnership […]

Santosh Jha appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Belgium

June 15, 2020 News Desk 0

Shri Santosh Jha, current Ambassador to Uzbekistan has been appointed as the next Ambassador to Belgium […]

INS Kesari Returns to Mauritius to pickup Medical Personnel

June 14, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

As part of Mission Sagar, Indian Naval Ship Kesari returned to Port Louis, Mauritius, on 14 June 2020, to embark the Indian Navy Medical Team, which was disembarked during her last visit to Port Louis on 23 May 2020. […]

Modi calls on H.E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of Tanzania

June 12, 2020 News Desk 0

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with His Excellency Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and thanks for the assistance provided by the Tanzanian authorities for evacuation of Indian citizens from Tanzania […]

Lao PM thanks Modi for India’s support in Lao’s development programmes

June 12, 2020 News Desk 0

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with His Excellency Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister of Lao People’s Democratic Republic on Lao’s development programmes, in capacity building and for scholarships […]

PM Modi reviews bilateral agenda with Israeli PM Netanyahu

June 11, 2020 News Desk 0

Telephone conversation between Prime Minister and His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel on bilateral agenda and mutually beneficial partnerships in many areas […]

PM Modi discusses Mekong-Ganga Cooperation framework with Cambodia Premier

June 10, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

PM Narendra Modi had a phone call today with H.E. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia. The two leaders discussed the Covid-19 pandemic. They agreed to continue the ongoing cooperation for helping each other’s expatriates and facilitating their evacuation. […]

Shambhu S. Kumaran appointed as next Ambassador to the Philippines

June 10, 2020 News Desk 0

HE Shambhu S. Kumaran, current Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Morocco has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Philippines […]

PM Modi talks to Philippines President Duterte

June 9, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with President of Philippines, His Excellency Rodrigo Duterte, and discussed the steps being taken by the two Governments to address the challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Evacuation of Indians from Iran Begins

June 8, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Indian Naval Ship Shardul will evacuate Indian citizens on 08 June 2020 from the port of Bandar Abbas, Islamic Republic of Iran, to Porbandar, Gujarat. […]

India to re-build 56 Higher Secondary Schools in Nepal

June 8, 2020 News Desk 0

India to re-build 56 Higher Secondary Schools in Nepal with the help of the Central Building Research Institute […]

ICCR’s International Art Competition receives 8000 submissions

June 8, 2020 News Desk 0

The International Painting Competition launched by ICCR during the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic has elicited an overwhelming response. 8000 submissions and 210 selected. […]

Ms. Monika Kapil Mohta appointed as next Ambassador to Switzerland

June 8, 2020 News Desk 0

HE Monika Kapil Mohta has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Switzerland, The Holy See & Liechtenstein […]

Commanders of India-China meet to resolve differences

June 7, 2020 News Desk 0

In recent weeks, India and China have maintained communications through established diplomatic and military channels to address the situation in areas along the India-China border […]

Modi calls President of Rwanda assures medical support to fight Covid19

June 6, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda. […]

India – Australia bilateral collaboration in science for COVID19 initiated

June 5, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison MP, jointly announced a Special COVID-19 Collaboration in 2020 during an India-Australia Leaders’ Virtual Summit on 04 June 2020. […]

Brochure released towards Campaign in UNSC elected seat

June 5, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

As a single endorsed candidate of the Asia-Pacific Group, India’s candidature is very likely to succeed. In this case, this would be India’s eighth term on the UN Security Council; this two-year tenure will start in January 2021. […]

China and India review Bilateral Relations and Current Developments

June 5, 2020 News Desk 0

Shri Naveen Srivastava, Joint Secretary (East Asia) and Mr Wu Jianghao, Director General in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting through video conference […]

Rahul Shrivastava appointed as the next Amb of India to Romania

June 5, 2020 News Desk 1

Shri Rahul Shrivastava has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Romania […]

176 Indian Citizens from Bahrain & Oman Complete Quarantine at Kochi

June 5, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

176 Indians from Bahrain and Oman completed their mandated Quarantine period at Naval Base Kochi today. The residents of the Southern Naval Command COVID Care Centre (CCC) for the past two weeks would now travel back to various parts of the country. […]

PM Modi addresses at the India-Australia Virtual Summit

June 4, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

PM Modi addresses at the India-Australia Virtual Summit in the presence of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison […]

President Kovind receives call from President of Georgia

June 4, 2020 News Desk 0

PRESIDENT OF INDIA RECEIVES TELEPHONE CALL FROM PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA […]