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September 18, 2026 8:08 PM

Jaishankar, Nepal Finance Minister Wagle Discuss Ways to Strengthen Economic, Energy, Connectivity Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Nepalese Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle in New Delhi and offered his deep condolences over the loss of lives and property in the recent flash floods in Nepal. The duo discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the economic, energy, and connectivity sectors. “Glad to meet Finance Minister @SwarnimWagle of Nepal today in Delhi. Offered my deep condolences on the destruction of lives and property in the recent flash floods. ...

September 8, 2026 1:26 PM

“Will certainly make use of opportunity provided by BRICS Summit”: Iran hails ties with India ahead of Pezeshkian’s visit

Iran on Monday highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, expressing optimism that the grouping will provide a strong platform to deepen bilateral trade and strategic cooperation. During a press briefing, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei emphasised the importance Tehran places on its long-standing ties with New Delhi. Referring to President Pezeshkian’s recent bilateral ta...

September 1, 2026 8:51 PM

Translate pillars of India’s vision for SCO into concrete outcomes: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to strengthen the three pillars of cooperation — security, connectivity and opportunity — and move from vision to measurable outcomes. Addressing the 26th SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek, PM Modi noted that the 25th anniversary of the Summit was an opportune time to lay the roadmap for the next 25 years, building upon the strong tradition of dialogue and cooperation developed by the ...

September 1, 2026 9:14 AM

Preparations complete in Bishkek ahead of 26th SCO Summit

Preparations at Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall have been completed ahead of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. The SCO has 10 member states and represents around 25 per cent of global GDP. The organisation promotes long-term relations based on good-neighbourliness, friendship and cooperation in areas of mutual interest, in accordance with universally recognised principles and norms of international law. Its key objectives include strengthening mutual trust, friendship ...

August 31, 2026 10:53 PM

India-Uzbekistan Ties: From Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Eurasian Engagement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Uzbekistan has given a new direction to India’s engagement with Central Asia. The decision to elevate India-Uzbekistan relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, coming in the 15th year of their existing strategic partnership, is more than a diplomatic upgrade. It reflects the growing convergence between India’s economic, energy, technological and security interests under its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and Uzbekistan’s ambition to bu...

July 19, 2026 4:01 PM

Rs 8,300-crore Rameshwar-Paradeep Coastal Highway to boost Odisha’s tourism, connectivity and economy

Odisha's coastline is set for a major infrastructure upgrade with the construction of the 160.18-km Rameshwar–Paradeep Coastal Highway, a project expected to significantly improve connectivity while giving a major boost to religious tourism, coastal tourism and economic development across the state's coastal belt. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) will develop the project at an estimated cost of ₹8,300.79 crore. The highway will pass through Khurda, Puri, Kendrapada and Ja...

June 17, 2026 3:22 PM

Indian Railways approves multiple projects to improve connectivity, safety

Indian Railways has approved a series of infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,200 crore aimed at enhancing rail capacity, improving freight movement, strengthening safety systems and upgrading urban transport infrastructure across Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. The projects include the doubling of a key railway section in Gujarat, construction of a new freight chord line in Maharashtra, modernization of signalling systems on Eastern Railway and rebuilding of a major ro...

June 17, 2026 3:18 PM

Iconic bridges transform connectivity across India, showcase nation’s infrastructure growth

India's infrastructure landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with a series of iconic bridge projects emerging as symbols of the country's engineering capabilities and commitment to connectivity-driven development. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), several landmark bridge projects completed in recent years have significantly improved transportation networks, reduced travel time, strengthened regional integration, and boosted eco...

March 11, 2026 8:36 PM

Digital India boosting connectivity, affordability and digital infrastructure: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Digital India programme has significantly advanced digital inclusion in India by expanding internet access, reducing data costs and building strong digital public infrastructure. The minister shared the details in the Lok Sabha, highlighting the government’s efforts over the past decade to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive growth. Rapid expansion of internet access According to dat...

November 20, 2025 8:40 PM

Jaishankar meets Afghan Trade Minister Azizi to review cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi in New Delhi during the latter’s five-day official visit to India. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both ministers discussed bilateral trade, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges. The talks also covered avenues for expanding economic cooperation and supporting development initiatives. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he reiterated India’s continued...