On the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day, Indian flags were unfurled across the world and virtual ceremonies held on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tag: Diplomacy
HCI Singapore welcomes High Commissioner designate P Kumaran
The High Commission of India in Singapore welcomed High Commissioner-designate P Kumaran yesterday as he assumed charge of his new post.
Kishore Mahbubani spearheads Asian Peace Programme, first policy paper focuses on India-China conflict
The Asia Research Institute (ARI) at National University of Singapore (NUS) has announced the launch of the Asian Peace Programme (APP) to spearhead policy research towards peace efforts in the region.
Indian Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu presents credentials to US President
Ambassador of India to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu presented his credentials on Thursday to President of the United States of America Donald Trump at the Oval Office of the White House.
First-ever Khalsa University outside India to be set up in USA
The United States will soon be the host nation of the first Khalsa University campus outside India. A group of NRIs have donated nearly 125 acres in Bellingham, Washington state, and are working to start teaching proposed courses in about a year or so.
Brexit: ‘We will always love you’, EU tells UK as it ratifies withdrawal agreement in landslide vote
The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement on Wednesday evening with 621 votes in favour, 49 against and 13 abstentions.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed Indian Ambassador to USA
Senior Indian Foreign Service officer (IFS) Taranjit Sandhu has been appointed as India’s ambassador to the United States (US), the Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced on Tuesday.
Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as Indian Foreign Secretary
Seasoned Indian diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who last served as India’s envoy to the United States, took charge as new foreign secretary on Wednesday for a fixed two-year term, succeeding Vijay Gokhale.
Wuhan virus: India prepares to evacuate citizens from China
The Indian government has announced that it has begun preparations to evacuate its citizens from the virus-hit Hubei province of China.
Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed as new Indian Foreign Secretary
Indian envoy to the United States Harsh Vardhan Shringla was on Monday appointed as the new Indian foreign secretary for a two-year fixed term.
