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'Act East', 'Neighbourhood First' policies to have impact beyond South Asia: S Jaishankar

Addressing the Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence conclave, S Jaishankar said the realisation of this is evident from the potential of BIMSTEC on the Bay of Bengal region

India, Sri Lanka must collectively combat terrorism, violent extremism, says S Jaishankar

Jaishankar stated that India and Sri Lanka must collectively combat terrorism, violent extremism, transnational crime, cyber-attacks and narco-trafficking

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend virtual summit of BIMSTEC on 30 March

The summit is being hosted by Sri Lanka in its capacity as the chair of the BIMSTEC

India, Bangladesh sign seven pacts after wide-ranging talks between Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina

In a brief media statement, Narendra Modi said India accords priority to its ties with Bangladesh and increasing cooperation between the two neighbouring countries should be model for the entire world.

'Told cook not to use it in food': Sheikh Hasina, on visit to India, jokes about onion export ban

Sheikh Hasina was addressing India-Bangladesh Business Forum, which was organised by industry chambers

Sheikh Hasina's visit is opportunity for India to iron out sticking points in bilateral relations with 'fast friend' Bangladesh

Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday arrived in India for a four-day visit with the aim to strengthen bilateral ties between the fast friends amid an undercurrent of unease regarding the Centre's National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise in Assam, which is pointedly aimed at identifying and deporting illegal "infiltrators" from Bangladesh.

India's foreign policy for the next 5 years: Imran Khan's offer for talks needs profound backing from China, Russia for serious consideration

The SCO summit probably provides India with an opportunity to assess how far China and Russia are willing to go in influencing Pakistan’s behaviour towards a more enduring engagement with India.

India's foreign policy for next 5 years: Expanding bilateral ties with Bangladesh vital for New Delhi's 'Act East' targets

The biggest threat to ties between New Delhi and Dhaka isn't Beijing. Bangladesh has thus far managed an admirable balance between India and China, without giving either country the cold shoulder.

India's foreign policy for the next 5 years: New Delhi should outrun obstructionist Pakistan in Central Asia and push for regional connectivity

Since Modi would attend the SCO summit in Bishkek in mid-June, his special bilateral meet with the chair of the SCO a fortnight before was a smart move to make India’s Central Asia outreach a success

Daily Bulletin: Narendra Modi takes oath with 57 ministers, Mamata loses cool over 'jai shri ram' slogans, PM to meet BIMSTEC leaders; today's top stories

Narendra Modi takes oath of office with 57 minister, many notables missing from the list, PM will hold courtesy meetings with all BIMSTEC leaders today, Mamata loses cool as alleged BJP supporters chant Jai Shri Ram; here are the day's top stories