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‘Go to court’: MEA’s sharp response during tense exchange with Norwegian journalist over rights questions

A press interaction involving India’s Ambassador to Japan Sibi George turned tense after questions on human rights and media freedom were raised during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Europe visit, prompting the diplomat to tell a Norwegian journalist to “go to court”.

Ursula von der Leyen pushes for India-EU investment pact, calls it ‘missing piece’ in ties

Modi, Swedish PM exchange Tagore-themed gifts during Sweden visit

Indian-origin masseur jailed for nearly 14 years in Australia for abusing 61 women

India ties hinge on new Ganges treaty, warns Bangladesh minister

Dhaka links future ties with New Delhi to renewal of the Ganges water-sharing pact, as tensions rise over Padma barrage and unresolved river disputes.

India, Netherlands elevate ties to strategic partnership after Modi-Jetten talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, with cooperation expanding across semiconductors, clean energy, defence, water management, innovation and resilient supply chains.

Iran plans new Strait of Hormuz fee system, says only ‘friendly’ ships will benefit

Iran says it is preparing a new maritime traffic mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz that will include service fees and preferential treatment for vessels cooperating with Tehran, raising fresh concerns over global energy and shipping routes.

UAE to store 30 million barrels in India’s reserves, commits $5 billion during PM Modi’s Abu Dhabi visit

India and the UAE seal major deals on defense, energy and infrastructure as Modi backs secure Strait of Hormuz passage.

Taiwan says it is already independent after Trump warns against formal declaration

Taiwan reiterated that it is already a sovereign nation after US President Donald Trump warned Taipei against formally declaring independence following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Five Italian divers killed in Maldives cave diving tragedy

Five Italian nationals died during a deep-sea cave diving expedition in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll, with authorities suspecting oxygen toxicity or complications linked to the hazardous underwater conditions.