Modi had received a last-minute invite to the event. The meet will see signing of the first phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire, potentially ending the two-year war.
Ex-foreign minister Khurshid, picked after Anand Sharma gave up post, was part of Op Sindoor delegations & had irked Congress leadership by defending abrogation of Article 370.
Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal's statement comes at a time when Trump admin is carrying out immigration sweeps & deportations against significant resistance in the US.
SCO foreign ministers' meeting 15 July will be first time both Indian & Pakistani FMs will be at the same venue since Pahalgam terrorist attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor.
During his Europe tour, the External Affairs Minister made clear India’s resolve to retaliate against future terror attacks, while also discussing bilateral ties and EU partnership.
New Delhi also in touch with Bangladesh army, he said. Rahul Gandhi questioned govt on possible involvement of foreign hand in Bangladesh violence, Centre said all angles being looked at.
Jaishankar also expressed optimism under PM Modi's leadership on fulfilling India's aspirations for a seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) within the next five years.
Upgrade follows 'threat assessments' against external affairs minister after his stern stance on separatist elements, it is learnt. He had 'Y' category security until now.
Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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