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Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM, says ‘agreed to remain in touch’

Two months into Israel-Hamas conflict, EAM Jaishankar said he spoke to Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh Saturday & ‘reiterated India’s long-standing position on Palestine’.

‘Chinese deep state, cybercrime, Pannun’— key items on agenda for FBI director’s India visit

While it's taking place in shadow of Pannun affair, FBI director's visit was planned 'well in advance' & has been in schedule of directors of intelligence agencies since May, it is learnt.

Jet, set, go: Jaishankar made 33 foreign trips in 2023 as part of Modi govt’s diplomatic push

In response to question in Parliament, MoS (External Affairs) gave details of Jaishankar’s travels between November 2022 & December 2023. PM Modi travelled to 12 countries during this period.

As Italy withdraws from BRI after 4 yrs, a look at whether it benefited from China’s initiative

Italy has reportedly notified China of its intention to exit Belt & Road Initiative. Since joining initiative in 2019, the move has been criticised by Italian politicians like PM Meloni.

At security meet, India, SL & Mauritius deepen cooperation on maritime safety & countering terrorism

Colombo Security Conclave held its 6th meeting in Mauritius & agreed to also enhance cooperation on cyber security, disaster relief, combating trafficking & tackling organised crime.

India reiterates support for democracy in Myanmar as resistance groups step up fight against junta

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and Myanmar Deputy Foreign Minister U Lwin Oo discussed a range of issues at the Foreign Office Consultations meet held Wednesday.

FBI director to visit India next week, says US envoy Garcetti. Trip comes amid ‘Pannun plot’ talks

Eric Garcetti made the announcement during his address at Global Technology Summit — organised by think tank Carnegie India and Ministry of External Affairs.

Case of 2 missing Indians in Kenya discussed by Modi & President Ruto. Matter ‘sub judice’, says MEA

Zulfiqar Khan and Mohammad Kidwai vanished in Nairobi in July last year. Fifteen Kenyans have been arrested for kidnapping & murder, 13 among them belonged to an elite police force.

Technology ‘enduring component’ of India-US ties — America’s acting envoy for critical & emerging tech

Speaking at Global Technology Summit organised by MEA & Carnegie India., Seth Center says India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies central to ties between both countries.

Why India abstained from renewable energy pledge signed by 118 countries at COP28

Global pledge, which aims to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, also calls for phasedown of 'unabated coal power’. India has previously protested against specific focus on coal.

On Camera

Faiz Hameed conviction is a message from Munir. He won’t tolerate sympathy for Imran Khan

The political trajectory is clear. Asim Munir is now prepared to convict and sentence Imran Khan for instigating a rebellion against the army chief, with no possibility of mercy.

Goa, Kerala lose sheen as more foreign tourists pick Maharashtra & Bengal, shows RBI data

RBI data shows 26 states and Union Territories couldn’t regain pre-pandemic foreign tourist footfalls in 2024, but domestic tourism surged 27 percent compared to 2019.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.