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India has secured additional oil supplies to tide over Iran sanctions
Indian foreign ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar told reporters that India’s decision to import oil was based on many factorsIndia had previously said that it would only adhere to UN sanctions and not strictures imposed by specific countries on Iran
1 min read2 May 2019India looking to forge close ties with the Maldives to wean it away from Beijing
Sushma Swaraj told Maldives' Abdulla Shahid that India fully supports the Solih government in its socio-economic development
2 min read26 Nov 2018We expect neighbours to keep our concerns in mind: India
The comment from the Indian foreign ministry follows reports that Sri Lanka has formally handed over the strategic port of Hambantota to China on a 99-year lease
2 min read15 Dec 2017Narendra Modi to meet Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni today
Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni's visit is the first prime ministerial visit from Italy to India in a decade and opens a new chapter in bilateral relations
1 min read30 Oct 2017India questions NYT editorial on Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath
The wisdom in doubting verdicts of genuine democratic exercises, at home or abroad, is questionable, says foreign ministry spokesman Gopal Baglay on NYT editorial on Yogi Adityanath
1 min read25 Mar 2017Indians help make US economy more competitive, says Indian foreign ministry
The comments come against the backdrop of apprehensions in India of a cut in the current limit of 65,000 H1B visas for skilled professionals
2 min read10 Mar 2017NSG membership: India, China hold ‘pragmatic’ talks
India , China agreed to meet for the next round on a mutually convenient date, the Indian statement says, indicating there has been no breakthrough
1 min read13 Sep 2016South China Sea dispute: India urges all parties to show respect for UNCLOS
India says it believes that states should resolve disputes through peaceful means without threat or use of force and exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities
1 min read12 Jul 2016Devyani stripped of duty over unauthorised statements: report
Devyani has also not disclosed that her children held US passports, people familiar with the matter said
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