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Quad, migration, sports diplomacy – India & New Zealand’s bilateral ties growing, says NZ envoy

NZ High Commissioner David Pine emphasises growing convergence of interests in Indo-Pacific between two countries and his government’s keen interest in engagement with Quad.

South Korea summons Japanese diplomat over Diplomatic Bluebook claiming disputed islands

The neighbours are at odds over the sovereignty of the islands called Dokdo in South Korea and Takeshima in Japan lying about halfway between them.

Indian officials will be allowed to meet 17 crew members of seized ship soon, says Iran

Assurance came during EAM Jaishankar’s telephonic call with his Iranian counterpart. Indian foreign minister also spoke with his Israeli counterpart.

Controversial diplomat Devyani Khobragade appears as ‘Khmer Apsara’ in Cambodian New Year post on X

Khobragade, India’s envoy to Cambodia, was at centre of a diplomatic row between US and India in 2013 after she was arrested on charges of visa fraud, which were later dismissed.

Iran seizes Israel-affiliated container ship in Persian Gulf, 17 Indians among crew

Iran's IRGC Navy Saturday seized MSC Aries, which was on its way to Navi Mumbai. India is in touch with Iranian authorities to ensure security & early release of Indians, it is learnt.

Israel braces for retaliation by Iran after airstrike in Syria, Biden urges Tehran to stand down

Two Iranian senior commanders were killed in the 1 April airstrike on diplomatic compound in Syria. Tehran blames Israel, though Tel Aviv hasn't claimed responsibility for attack.

Nepal working to protect investors, especially India, amid regime changes — envoy Shankar P. Sharma

Nepal's ambassador also India is the country's largest investor, adding that a bilateral investment agreement between Kathmandu and New Delhi 'should be signed very soon'.

Number of Indian students in Russia must grow, says ambassador Denis Alipov

At the Indo-Russian Education Summit, the envoy said the number should go up from the current 20,000. Comes at a time when Moscow is making efforts to attract more Indian students. 

Civil servant, cyber security expert — Lindy Cameron, UK’s 1st woman high commissioner to India

Cameron has also served in Kabul & Baghdad, specialising in post-conflict reconstruction. Her most recent role was as CEO of NCSC, UK’s principal authority on cyber security.

Trudeau blames previous govt for ‘cosy’ India-Canada ties, brings up Nijjar killing again

Appearing before public inquiry into foreign interference in federal elections, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau did not bring up allegations about interference by Indian authorities.

On Camera

Congress attacks on Ambani-Adani won’t fly. Nature of wealth has changed since Indira days

Sam Pitroda can help Congress by pasting some strong, sticky tape all over his mouth and then spending the rest of the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign in silence. He has done enough damage already.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

What is ‘ROCKS’, India’s first air-launched quasi-ballistic missile

A next generation extended stand-off air-to-surface missile test fired by IAF, ROCKS has been designed & manufactured by Israeli defence major Rafael, keeping India’s needs in mind.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.