News for 'bilateral defence partnership'

Why US has cautioned India for biz ties with Russia

Why US has cautioned India for biz ties with Russia

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

US has sent out a warning bell to India for carrying out business with Russia.

Why Putin's New Delhi visit is important

Why Putin's New Delhi visit is important

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Officials and diplomats in Moscow said the two countries are expected to sign 8-10 agreements covering a wide spectrum of bilateral ties, including cooperation in civilian nuclear field, energy, space and defence.

'We have to convert a good start into lasting progress'

'We have to convert a good start into lasting progress'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Text of PM Narendra Modi's press statement after delegation level talks with US President Obama at the Hyderabad House in Delhi.

Biden Admin 'welcomes India's emergence as leading global power'

Biden Admin 'welcomes India's emergence as leading global power'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Describing India as one of the most important partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, the Biden Administration on Tuesday said that it welcomes India's emergence as a leading global power and its role as a net security provider in the region.

To secure our societies, India-Malaysia vow to strengthen strategic ties: Modi

To secure our societies, India-Malaysia vow to strengthen strategic ties: Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

India and Malaysia on Saturday agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership for mounting an effective response to common challenges of terrorism and extremism during the talks Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with his Malayasian counterpart Najib Razak.

Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

WH said they are expected to set forth a vision that will expand the bilateral partnership

India is Britain's closest friend: Theresa May

India is Britain's closest friend: Theresa May

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

In an article published in the Sunday Telegraph as she left for India for her first bilateral visit outside the UK, she said plans to promote the best of Britain during her three-day trade mission to New Delhi and Bengaluru.

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Modi will have a number of high-profile multilateral and bilateral meetings with global leaders including United States Vice President Mike Pence and Singapore premier Lee Hsein Loong.

4-nation Malabar exercise to kick off on November 3

4-nation Malabar exercise to kick off on November 3

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The second phase of the mega exercise is scheduled to be held from November 17 to 20 in the Arabian sea.

Eyeing China, India says Australia to join Malabar naval drill

Eyeing China, India says Australia to join Malabar naval drill

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

India's decision to heed to Australia's request to be part of the mega naval drill comes in the midst of growing strain in ties with China over the border row in eastern Ladakh.

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Modi's US visit is about consolidation, celebration of ties'

'Modi's US visit is about consolidation, celebration of ties'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

"It is a reflection of the bipartisan support in the US to the relationship with India. It is also a reflection of the value people attach to this relationship," Singh said.

Won't tolerate challenge to India's sovereignty: Modi after meeting Trudeau

Won't tolerate challenge to India's sovereignty: Modi after meeting Trudeau

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Modi and Trudeau held extensive talks, exploring ways to boost ties in several key areas, including trade and energy.

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

His remarks without naming any country came against the backdrop of tension between India and Pakistan after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Rediff said it first: Bolsonaro to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff said it first: Bolsonaro to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

During his meeting with Bolsonaro, Prime Minister Modi invited the President of Brazil to be the chief guest at the Republic Day 2020. Bolsonaro accepted the invitation with pleasure.

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi assured the Secretary of State that his country is committed to the war against terrorism.

What Trump said on CAA, Delhi violence, Pak, Kashmir

What Trump said on CAA, Delhi violence, Pak, Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference, Trump described Modi as a "terrific" leader and India as a "tremendous country".

PM Modi, Trump to have first meeting on June 26

PM Modi, Trump to have first meeting on June 26

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Announcing the visit from June 25, the external affairs ministry on Monday said the Modi-Trump discussions will provide a new direction for deeper bilateral engagement.

Singapore is Asia's economic lion, says Modi

Singapore is Asia's economic lion, says Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the city state is a major partner in almost every area of India's transformation.

India, US seal landmark civil nuclear deal

India, US seal landmark civil nuclear deal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

India has a 'natural global partnership' with US, says PM.

PHOTOS: Gill shines as India rout WI to complete series sweep

PHOTOS: Gill shines as India rout WI to complete series sweep

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Shubman Gill was unlucky to miss out on a maiden century but India rode on his sublime 98 to outclass West Indies by 119 runs and complete a 3-0 rout in the ODI series at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Wednesday.

Can't predict when Biden will call Imran, says White House

Can't predict when Biden will call Imran, says White House

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

A senior White House official has said that she cannot 'predict' when President Joe Biden would make a call to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan though there has been high-level engagements between the two countries.

Singh, Obama meeting to boost strategic Indo-US ties

Singh, Obama meeting to boost strategic Indo-US ties

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United States President Barack Obama will meet in Washington on Thursday to chart a course for "future cooperation" in areas such as civil nuclear technology, trade, investment, defence and counter-terrorism, amid perceptions that bilateral strategic ties have plateaued.

The geopolitics of Ashton Carter's India visit

The geopolitics of Ashton Carter's India visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The US intends to break up India's strategic partnership with Russia and to continue to interfere in Indian-Iranian relations, apart from inserting itself into the Sino-Indian bilateral discourse, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, analysing the US defence secretary's visit to India.

PM Modi, Saudi king ink agreement on fighting terror

PM Modi, Saudi king ink agreement on fighting terror

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

India's ties with Saudi Arabia have been on an upswing over the last two decades based on burgeoning energy ties. Both sides are keen on expanding the economic ties in a range of areas besides the oil sector.

Obama to slow troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Obama to slow troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Ahead of the crucial talks between President Barack Obama and his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani, the United States has indicated flexibility in its troop drawdown schedule from war-torn Afghanistan to help it fight the Taliban and other insurgent groups.

Modi in Moscow: India-Russia sign 16 agreements

Modi in Moscow: India-Russia sign 16 agreements

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

India and Russia on Thursday decided to expand cooperation in various sectors as they signed 16 pacts, including on joint manufacture of 226 military helicopters.

Despite leaked documents, White House defends Pak

Despite leaked documents, White House defends Pak

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Stung by a stunning leak of classified records indicating links between the Inter State Intelligence and the Taliban-Al Qaeda network, the White House came out in defence of Pakistan, insisting that the US-Pak alliance has led to significant blows against the Al Qaeda leadership since 2009.

1st phase of Malabar exercise begins on Tuesday

1st phase of Malabar exercise begins on Tuesday

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The exercise is taking place at a time India and China are locked in a nearly six-month-long bitter border standoff in eastern Ladakh that has significantly strained their ties.

India and Italy ink 15 agreements

India and Italy ink 15 agreements

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

India and Italy inked 15 pacts and finalised an ambitious action plan to further expand their ties following a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte that primarily focused on ramping up economic engagement.

India, US sign agreement to enable forces to use each other's base

India, US sign agreement to enable forces to use each other's base

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Now, India and US can jets, warships can use Indian bases

US President Trump likely to visit India next month

US President Trump likely to visit India next month

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

During the 'Howdy Modi' event in Houston in last September, Modi, who shared the dais with Trump, invited the latter and his family to visit India, saying it will give a new height to the shared dreams of the two countries.

India, EU seal civil nuclear energy pact

India, EU seal civil nuclear energy pact

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The agreement provides for extensive cooperation in the civil nuclear energy sector including in research and development for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, they said.

Modi talks to new British PM; seeks 'stronger, closer' ties

Modi talks to new British PM; seeks 'stronger, closer' ties

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Thanking Prime Minister Modi, May said she looked forward to working closely with him for developing stronger bilateral ties.

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

UK's PM-in-waiting Liz Truss remains committed to India ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Newly-elected Conservative Party leader and prime minister in waiting Liz Truss is among the senior British politicians known for championing deeper India-UK strategic and economic ties, describing them as a "sweet spot" of global trade dynamics.

India, Sri Lanka resolve to intensify ties

India, Sri Lanka resolve to intensify ties

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Reflecting growing congruence in ties, India and Sri Lanka on Tuesday held extensive talks on sticky fishermen issue, ensuring justice to Tamils and ways to deepen trade and defence engagements besides resolving to intensify cooperation in combating terror and securing the maritime neighbourhood.

Jaishankar concludes UK visit

Jaishankar concludes UK visit

Rediff.com7 May 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar left London at the end of a four-day visit to the United Kingdom on Friday with a message of convergence as the two countries agreed on an ambitious '2030 Roadmap' towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

'Macron's India visit won't be business as usual'

'Macron's India visit won't be business as usual'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

An agreement to expedite the Jaitapur nuclear plant was expected to be signed.

2+2 dialogue important to enhance engagement with India: US

2+2 dialogue important to enhance engagement with India: US

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

US Secretary of State Micheal Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James Mattis will travel to New Delhi next month for the 2+2 dialogue.

Quad nations kickstart Malabar naval exercise in Bay of Bengal

Quad nations kickstart Malabar naval exercise in Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia on Tuesday held a series of complex manoeuvres in the Bay of Bengal, kick-starting the four-day-long first phase of the Malabar naval exercise, seen as a prelude to future military cooperation among the member nations of the Quad or Quadrilateral Coalition.