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India's new envoy to China Rawat meets SCO Secretary-General

India's new Ambassador to China Pradeep K Rawat on Tuesday met the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Zhang Ming here and discussed various initiatives proposed by India and the country's upcoming presidency of the eight-member grouping. Ambassador Pradeep K. Rawat met SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming today, the Indian Embassy here tweeted. Both the officials discussed in detail "India's initiatives in the SCO including #Startups & #Innovation, #Traditional Medicine as well India's upcoming SCO Presidency 2022-23," it added. India has proposed new initiatives for cooperation in areas like startups and innovation and traditional medicine among the SCO member states. India is due to take over the presidency of the SCO organisation from September this year. Currently, Uzbekistan is holding the chair of the organisation. Rawat, who was previously India's Ambassador to the Netherlands, took charge of his posting in China this month. Chinese diplomat Zhang

India's new envoy to China Rawat meets SCO Secretary-General
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 5:56 PM IST

22,500 Indians returned from Ukraine between Feb 1 and Mar 11: Govt

A total of 90 evacuation flights were operated under Operation Ganga, including 14 Indian Air Force flights, said V K Singh, Minister of State for Civil Aviation

22,500 Indians returned from Ukraine between Feb 1 and Mar 11: Govt
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 5:09 PM IST

India to take Russia route to get back some students stuck in Ukraine: EAM

Government has brought back 22,500 Indians and 147 foreign nationals from Ukraine and will use the Russia route for the evacuation of students who are still stuck in South Ukraine, said S Jaishankar

India to take Russia route to get back some students stuck in Ukraine: EAM
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 1:41 AM IST

Operation Ganga: Telangana minister KTR slams Modi govt for 'PR exercise'

Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao has slammed the Narendra Modi government for what he called its "PR exercise" during evacuation of Indians from war-torn Ukraine.

Operation Ganga: Telangana minister KTR slams Modi govt for 'PR exercise'
Updated On : 04 Mar 2022 | 2:34 PM IST

Over 7,400 Indians expected to be brought back from Ukraine: Govt

Civil Aviation Ministry stated that 3,500 people are expected to be brought back to India on Friday and over 3,900 on Saturday

Over 7,400 Indians expected to be brought back from Ukraine: Govt
Updated On : 03 Mar 2022 | 8:45 PM IST

Rahul faults govt's response to Ukraine crisis at panel meet: Report

As per sources, the Wayanad MP raised the issue of China and Pakistan getting closer to Russia. However, he emphasized that the priority is to evacuate Indian students from Ukraine at present

Rahul faults govt's response to Ukraine crisis at panel meet: Report
Updated On : 03 Mar 2022 | 5:47 PM IST

'Walk, but leave Kharkiv': 17,000 Indians have left Ukraine borders

Student from Punjab suffers stroke, second death of Indian in Ukraine in two days

'Walk, but leave Kharkiv': 17,000 Indians have left Ukraine borders
Updated On : 03 Mar 2022 | 1:17 AM IST

First shipment of 2,500 MT of wheat from India reaches Jalalabad

The shipment was part of the commitment made by the government of India to supply 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat for the people of Afghanistan

First shipment of 2,500 MT of wheat from India reaches Jalalabad
Updated On : 26 Feb 2022 | 6:28 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Opposition attacks govt on evacuation strategy

Some Congress leaders also demanded that India should take a firm stand and "unequivocally condemn" Russia's action

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Opposition attacks govt on evacuation strategy
Updated On : 25 Feb 2022 | 1:30 AM IST

More than 10 Karnataka students stranded in Ukraine, says CM Bommai

The Embassy has been contacted and it has been learnt that priority is given to their safety. We are doing everything for their safety and we are in touch with the central government also: Bommai

More than 10 Karnataka students stranded in Ukraine, says CM Bommai
Updated On : 24 Feb 2022 | 3:55 PM IST

No progress on issues flagged in UNSC resolution: Jaishankar on Afghanistan

The international community and not just India has concerns over the presence of foreign fighters and terrorist organisations in Afghanistan, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

No progress on issues flagged in UNSC resolution: Jaishankar on Afghanistan
Updated On : 23 Feb 2022 | 6:27 PM IST

Time for India to step up support to its neighbours, says Jaishankar

Speaking at the Asia Economic Dialogue via video conferencing, he cited the Indian government's efforts to deal with the Covid pandemic, saying free rations were given to 800 million people

Time for India to step up support to its neighbours, says Jaishankar
Updated On : 23 Feb 2022 | 5:57 PM IST

Will not agree to any change in status quo: EAM on eastern Ladakh standoff

Jaishankar said achieving disengagement is the goal right now and that he was optimistic about the resolution of the issues

Will not agree to any change in status quo: EAM on eastern Ladakh standoff
Updated On : 23 Feb 2022 | 5:06 PM IST

India's relations with China going through 'difficult phase': Jaishankar

Jaishankar said that the state of the border will determine the state of the relationship

India's relations with China going through 'difficult phase': Jaishankar
Updated On : 20 Feb 2022 | 6:39 AM IST

Air India to operate three flights from India to Ukraine next week

The flights will be operated on February 22, 24 and 26

Air India to operate three flights from India to Ukraine next week
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 6:05 PM IST

EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Gambia on its independence day

The Gambia has a small but vibrant Indian community of about 1,600 people, mostly businessmen and traders.

EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Gambia on its independence day
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 7:58 AM IST

Jaishankar to visit Germany and France from Feb 18 to 23, says MEA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay a six-day visit to Germany and France beginning Friday. Making an announcement on the two-nation visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that Jaishankar will participate in the Munich Security Conference in Germany besides other engagements. From Germany, Jashankar will travel to France where he will hold bilateral talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing. He will also attend an EU ministerial meeting on the Indo-Pacific.

Jaishankar to visit Germany and France from Feb 18 to 23, says MEA
Updated On : 17 Feb 2022 | 6:45 PM IST

Ukraine: Govt sets up control room for Indians; looks at increasing flights

It said the Ukrainian International Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai and Qatar Airways are operating flights at present from Ukraine

Ukraine: Govt sets up control room for Indians; looks at increasing flights
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 6:44 PM IST

Govt reportedly working on increasing flights between India and Ukraine

Earlier, Indian Embassy in Ukraine asked its citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily

Govt reportedly working on increasing flights between India and Ukraine
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 3:59 PM IST

Jaishankar to attend Quad Foreign Ministers' meet in Australia on Feb 11

The EAM will participate in the 4th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting on February 11 in Melbourne, along with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Japan and the United States

Jaishankar to attend Quad Foreign Ministers' meet in Australia on Feb 11
Updated On : 09 Feb 2022 | 3:46 PM IST