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January 13, 2026 9:56 PM

India, France reaffirm strategic partnership at 38th Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi

India and France on Tuesday reaffirmed their strategic partnership during the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue, co-chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Diplomatic Adviser to French President Emmanuel Bonne in New Delhi. During the Strategic Dialogue, India and France discussed ongoing bilateral initiatives spanning the domains of security, defence, technology, space, and civil nuclear cooperation. Opportunities were explored for joint-development and collaboration in the spir...

January 2, 2026 9:31 AM

‘Delhi Shabdotsav 2026’ to be inaugurated today

The inaugural function of “Delhi Shabdotsav 2026”, a three-day Indian literary and cultural festival, will be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Friday in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, an official said. The event will feature over 100 prominent speakers, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Sunil Ambekar, Manmohan Vaidya and Sachchidanand Joshi, along with more than 40 book releases, six cultural performances and two poets’ meets. Earlier, fo...

November 19, 2025 8:57 PM

Bangladesh NSA meets Ajit Doval in Delhi amid tensions over Sheikh Hasina verdict

National Security Advisor (NSA) of Bangladesh Khalilur Rahman met NSA Ajit Doval in the national capital on Wednesday, the Bangladesh High Commission said. According to the statement, the two NSAs discussed the functioning of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) and key bilateral issues. Rahman also invited Doval to visit Bangladesh. The High Commission noted, “The Bangladesh delegation to the Seventh NSA-level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), led by the National Security Advis...

October 17, 2025 12:20 PM

India, Central Asian nations hold key security dialogue in Bishkek; focus on terror, Afghanistan stability, emerging tech

India and four Central Asian nations on Thursday reiterated the need for enhanced regional cooperation to tackle terrorism, radicalisation, and drug trafficking, while underlining the importance of stability in Afghanistan during the 3rd meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Council/National Security Advisers (NSAs) in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval led the Indian delegation at the multilateral meeting, which saw participation from his counterparts in Kazakh...

August 21, 2025 10:45 PM

PM Modi’s Tianjin visit ‘very important’ for SCO, India-China ties: Xu Feihong

China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Tianjin for the SCO Summit will give a fresh impetus to bilateral ties and will be an important event for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Speaking on the sidelines of an event organised by the Chintan Research Foundation in New Delhi, Xu said a joint working group from China and India is working hard to make the visit successful. “From our side, we attach great importance to t...

August 19, 2025 10:40 PM

Peace, progress, and partnership: India, China chart forward-looking roadmap for bilateral ties

In a significant diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the discussions were described as “positive, constructive, and forward-looking,” covering bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual concern. Following the meeting, the MEA released a document outlining the outcomes. It noted, “Both sides underscored that the strategi...

August 19, 2025 9:19 PM

PM Modi stresses border peace in meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi and underlined that peace and tranquillity along the border remain essential for advancing bilateral ties between India and China. Wang, who is also a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, conveyed a message and an invitation from President Xi Jinping for Prime Minister Modi to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. The Prime Minister accepted the ...

August 18, 2025 7:22 PM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in New Delhi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day official visit, during which he will hold the next round of Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on the boundary question with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced Wang’s arrival on X, writing: “Welcome to FM Mr. Wang Yi of China as he arrives in New Delhi on an official visit. Important engagements of the India-China Special R...

August 16, 2025 2:23 PM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit India on August 18–19

Chinese Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Wang Yi will visit India on August 18–19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Saturday. The Chinese foreign minister will be coming to India at the invitation of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. During his visit, Wang Yi will hold the 24th round of the Special Representatives' (SR) Talks on the India-China boundary question with NSA Doval, the MEA said. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will also hold a bilateral mee...

August 8, 2025 9:40 AM

Russian President Putin accords warm welcome to NSA Doval at Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday received India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Kremlin, marking a significant moment in the evolving strategic partnership between New Delhi and Moscow. The meeting, held in the presence of senior Russian officials, included Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov. From the Indian side, Ambassador Vinay Kumar joined the high-level discussions, which focused on regional security, defence cooperation...