In a rare high-level meeting in New Delhi, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi called India a “close friend” and thanked it for being the first to respond after Afghanistan’s recent earthquake. Muttaqi said Kabul seeks “mutual respect, trade, and people-to-people ties” with India.
10 October,2025 08:48 PM IST
India has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustained food and medical assistance for Afghanistan, addressing the urgent humanitarian needs faced by the Afghan people. In a recent bilateral meeting, India emphasized the longstanding historical and cultural ties between the two nations, highlighting the importance of continued cooperation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the upgrade of India’s technical mission in Kabul to a full embassy, signaling strengthened diplomatic engagement. India continues to support the Afghan population through critical medical assistance, including ambulances, CT scan and MRI equipment, enhancing healthcare services amidst ongoing crises. WATCH
10 October,2025 08:25 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on the sidelines of the UNGA to boost ties, resolve trade tariff tensions, and address the recent H-1B visa fee hike. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is also in the US leading a trade delegation to push for a quick, mutually beneficial trade agreement.
23 September,2025 02:28 AM IST
India and the United States are heading for a serious diplomatic clash. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has hit back at Donald Trump’s accusations, defending India’s oil imports from Russia. Trump escalated matters by slapping 25% punitive tariffs on India — a move that has sent relations spiralling downward. Former US Ambassador Nikki Haley has now issued a stark warning: India is America’s only true democratic partner to counter China, and sabotaging 25 years of progress would be a strategic disaster.
22 August,2025 08:05 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
