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India and Finland have underscored their shared commitment to the rule of law, dialogue, and diplomacy amid escalating tensions in West Asia, as articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press briefing in New Delhi.Speaking alongside Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Mr Modi emphasised that both nations firmly believe no conflict can be resolved through military means alone.He
United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau delivered a compelling address at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday, framing the US-India relationship as a cornerstone of 21st-century global strategy.Speaking at a curtain-raiser session titled "Power, Purpose, & Partnerships: American Foreign Policy in a New Era," organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF),
The escalating conflict in the Middle East presents immediate challenges to the Indian economy, though it is unlikely to undermine the nation’s long-term growth trajectory, according to Nagesh Kumar, an external member of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee.Kumar, speaking in an e-mailed interview with PTI, highlighted key short-term pressures stemming from the unrest. These
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered rare and glowing praise for his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, describing him as a "unique guy" during a seminar hosted by the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Wednesday.This reflection came as Carney recounted their recent high-profile meeting in India, a visit aimed at mending strained bilateral relations that had soured in recent years.Carney’s
The timing of the joint United States and Israeli air strikes on Tehran has become a focal point of international diplomatic scrutiny, particularly regarding the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel.Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has clarified that the decision to launch "Operation Epic Fury" was purely a matter of emergent operational opportunity. According to
‘If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,’ Trump wrote.
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, has asserted that military operations alongside the United States will persist until Iran’s nuclear capabilities are decisively neutralised. Speaking at a press conference in New York, Danon described the ongoing campaign as a necessary defensive measure against what he termed an existential threat.He dismissed recent Iranian military responses as acts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly condemned Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes on the United Arab Emirates, marking a clear diplomatic stance from India in the escalating regional conflict. In a telephone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 28 February 2026, Modi strongly denounced the attacks, which targeted key UAE sites including Dubai, in
India maintains a robust stance on its energy security despite escalating tensions in West Asia. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri convened a crucial review meeting on 2 March 2026 with senior officials from the Ministry and public sector undertakings to assess supplies of crude oil, LPG, and other petroleum products.The Petroleum Ministry affirmed that it is vigilantly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in crucial telephone conversations on Monday with key leaders from the Gulf region amid escalating tensions in West Asia.He spoke directly with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who also serves as Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. These discussions underscored India’s diplomatic outreach during a volatile period