Russia's President Vladimir Putin bids farewell to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 9, 2024. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday and looked forward to continued exchanges in the days to come.

Following his Delhi visit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is heading to Pakistan for strategic talks, highlighting the enduring China-Pakistan allia

The foreign ministers of India and China met in New Delhi on Monday in a renewed effort by the nuclear-armed Asian rivals to ease tensions after a five-year border standoff significantly hurt relations.

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Monday discussed border peace, trade issues and bilateral exchanges, aiming to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

In response to Washington's oil-linked tariffs, India is strategically recalibrating its diplomatic approach. By reviving the Russia-India-China troika and engaging with both Moscow and Beijing, India signals its commitment to strategic autonomy.

New U.S. taxes on American imports, even at 25 percent, will hurt many Indian businesses and may put vast numbers of people out of work.

There is an upward trend in India-China relations and Beijing has promised to address New Delhi's needs on rare earths, a top Indian official and a source said on Tuesday, as the neighbours rebuild ties that were damaged by a 2020 border clash.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi. After years of tension—border clashes, app bans, suspended flights, frozen visas—India and China are cautiously resetting ties. But this shift isn’t driven by trust.

Evenings in India are simply iconic. They are a true vibe. The real magic of the nation lies in its evenings. The chaos slows, the lights switch on, and suddenly the air feels heavier with food smells,

The Trump administration’s proposed high tariffs on Indian imports raise concerns about the U.S.-India partnership. But the rates seem to be part of a negotiating tactic aimed at concluding a trade

India has suspended an 11% import duty on cotton until September 30, in a move seen as a signal to Washington that New Delhi is willing to address U.S. concerns on agricultural tariffs, while also easing pressure on its garment industry.