Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sushila Karki on her appointment as Nepal's interim Prime Minister. Karki, a former Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court, has taken over following the departure of the KP Sharma Oli government due to widespread anti-corruption protests. Her appointment is historic, as she becomes the first woman to assume the position of Prime Minister in the country's history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public gathering in Imphal, Manipur, describing Nepal as a close friend and valued partner of India with centuries-old
South Korea is speeding up attempts to increase food exports to Saudi Arabia, positioning the country as a key Middle Eastern market. Food exports to the region increased 37.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, with Saudi Arabia leading the growth. Exports to the Kingdom reached a record high of US$48.3 million in 2024, up from US$37.5 million the year before. Popular Korean products like ramen, snacks, beverages, ginseng, seaweed, and fresh fruits are in high demand. Hallyu, or the Korean Wave, has contributed to the rise in popularity of Korean food among Saudi customers. Korean
Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam arrived in Mumbai for a State visit to deepen the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership. This is his first overseas bilateral visit during his current term, highlighting the significance of the two nations' relationship. The Ministry of External Affairs extended a warm welcome, noting that the visit would advance mutual cooperation in areas of security, trade, and cultural exchange. PM Ramgoolam will attend a major business event in Mumbai before travelling to Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Tirupati. Elaborate arrangements have been made
India, Iran, and Armenia held a trilateral meeting in Tehran to discuss potential collaboration in transportation and communication projects. The discussion centred on improving collaboration within the framework of the International North-South Transport Corridor and Armenia's Crossroads of Peace Initiative. Delegates emphasised the importance of Iran's Chabahar Port in promoting regional connectivity and trade opportunities. This was the third meeting in this trilateral format, with the previous meetings conducted in Yerevan in April 2023 and New Delhi in December 2024. Officials reviewe
Malaysian and Singaporean prime ministers congratulated Anutin Charnvirakul on his selection as Thailand's 32nd Prime Minister. Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, expressed confidence about enhancing bilateral collaboration, notably in the development of border regions, the expansion of trade opportunities, and the promotion of welfare for both countries' populations. He highlighted Thailand's importance in sustaining regional peace within ASEAN, and he noted that Anutin's leadership will be crucial as Thailand moves forward with its democratic path. Singapore’s Prime Minister
India and the European Union are intensifying efforts to complete their free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year, with two decisive rounds of talks slated within the next month. According to top sources, negotiations will focus on sensitive issues like rules of origin, market access, and duties on wine and dairy products. European Commission officials, including Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen and Trade Chief Maros Sefcovic, are in India this week for discussions with their counterparts. The EU is now India's top commercial partner, with bilateral commerce in goods valu
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul held detailed discussions in New Delhi, with a focus on increasing India-Germany collaboration and improving ties with the European Union. The ministers discussed political cooperation, defence and security concerns, climate change, emerging technologies, and cultural exchanges. They also emphasised the importance of people-to-people contact in strengthening bilateral relations. Dr. Jaishankar emphasised that Germany's consistent assistance for India's fight against terrorism is greatly appreciate
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, addressed the 20th Global Sustainability Summit in New Delhi, emphasising India's progress in surpassing climate targets. He reaffirmed the country's commitment to reducing emissions intensity by 45% and reaching 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030. Speaking to delegations from over ten countries, he emphasised that India's growth plan is based on a balance of economic progress and ecological responsibility. The minister emphasised new policy measures like the Environment Audit Rules 2025, which establish a
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his official visit to China, attending the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. He described the visit as "productive," highlighting India's constructive role in global dialogue and expressing gratitude to President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government, and the Chinese people for successfully hosting the summit. During the summit, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasising the importance of New Delhi and Moscow's long-standing partnership for global peace, stability, and prosperity. In
Indi Setu, a two-day conference aimed at strengthening collaboration between India and the United Kingdom in areas like innovation and sustainability, will be held in London on October 10 and 11. The platform, led by doctors, educators, and corporate leaders, will bring experts together to discuss global issues like climate change, healthcare accessibility, and forest and wildlife conservation. The summit would allow young Indian entrepreneurs and university students to showcase their ideas to an international audience. One of the main highlights is the Planet Pitch, a nationwide challenge