Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, agreeing to take bilateral ties to new heights in the years ahead amid tensions over US tariffs and the dramatic capture of autocratic President Nicolas Maduro.
Iran's major import partners include the UAE at $21 billion (30 per cent), China at $17 billion (26 per cent), Turkiye at $11 billion (16 per cent) and the European Union at $6 billion (9 per cent), underscoring India's relatively marginal share.
India showcased its rich culinary heritage with a specially curated vegetarian thali for Russian President Vladimir Putin at a state dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu.
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, after meeting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi, assured that Afghanistan will not allow its territory to be used against any country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a ride in a 'made in Russia' Aurus sedan to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin, with Modi later calling the exchange "insightful" in a post on X. The gestures highlighted the depth of India-Russia ties ahead of their bilateral talks.
India and Japan's partnership is rooted in civilisational connections and shared democratic values. Over the years, the relationship has been successively elevated—from Global Partnership in 2000, to Strategic and Global Partnership in 2006 and finally to the Special Strategic and Global Partnership in 2014.
Russian Ambassador to India Roman Babushkin called the Western sanctions as an "unlawful tool of competition," asserting that they have only strengthened Moscow's resolve to expand ties.
Government sources condemned the Pakistani Army chief's nuclear threat against India made in the US, calling the remarks highly irresponsible and stating that whenever the US supports Pakistan's military, it only reveals their true colours.
Government sources dismissed the reports of Indian firms stopping Russian oil imports, asserting that India's energy decisions are based on market dynamics and national interest.
A wide range of Bangladeshi products will be restricted via the Integrated Check Posts in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
