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India to host regional conclave on Covid management, 9 countries invited

Each country has been invited to participate in one-plus-one format — health secretary & head of technical team in charge of Covid management.

India and Russia agree to work closely on key issues at UNSC

The Ministry of External Affairs said both sides held bilateral consultations in Moscow Tuesday on issues which are on the agenda of the UN Security Council.

Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla arrives in Russia for two-day visit

On his first foreign visit of 2021, Shringla said travelling during Covid times gives an indication of the importance India attaches to its relations with Russia.

‘Objection conveyed’ — Kathmandu on Biplab Deb’s remark that ‘BJP will form govt in Nepal’

The Tripura CM Saturday said Amit Shah had earlier told party leaders that BJP would establish rule in other countries as part of 'Atmanirbhar South Asia' initiative.

Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla to visit Russia on 17, 18 February

The MEA says this year’s first visit abroad by the foreign secretary to Moscow signifies the importance India attaches to its close and friendly relations with Russia.

Assam springboard of India’s Act East policy, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says

Addressing a press conference Monday, Jaishankar mentioned the need to create an enabling environment by ensuring better connectivity in order to bring more investment into Assam.

India can become a food production hub, hope farmers & govt clinch a deal — Danish envoy

Ambassador Freddy Svane says Uttarakhand glacier burst is a sign that India & Denmark need to work more closely on climate change issues.

European, African envoys to visit J&K, assess situation after DDC polls

During the two-day visit, likely to start from 17 February, the envoys will meet elected DDC members besides holding a meeting with prominent citizens and administrative officials.

Indian-origin UN staffer bucks norm, enters race for world’s top diplomat without state backing

Akanksha Arora says UN has not fulfilled its promise to the world — 'refugees haven't been protected, humanitarian aid has been minimal, technology & innovation has been on back-burner'.

India is gifting 2,000 metric tonnes of rice to Syria as humanitarian assistance, says MEA

In response to a request from Syria, India has already handed over a consignment of 1,000 metric tonnes of rice and will send the remaining by next week.

On Camera

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?