Washington: US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Geoffrey R Pyatt, will visit India on January 26 to speak on two panels at the India-US Forum, with a focus on shared energy priorities along with other challenges.During his visit, he will be visiting New Delhi and Hyderabad from January 26 to 31.In New Delhi, he will speak on two panels at the India-US Forum, "focusing on shared

India-EU FTA, defence, and energy cooperation are likely to be on the agendaPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss defence ties, nuclear cooperation in Jaipur on Thursday. The meet would also cover a range of economic and strategic issues, including possible fast-tracking of India-EU FTA negotiations.Afterward, he will travel before traveling to New Delhi

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, here on Wednesday, expressing his happiness over the ‘positive discussions’ held.Jaishankar highlighted the positive views of the UNGA chief on India’s G20 Presidency and also appreciated his position on need for ‘urgent reforms’ in international institutions, including

New Delhi: President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, acknowledged India’s significant role in the United Nations, describing it as a "mature, highly respected member" and a leader in various aspects.He also expressed optimism about India’s potential to secure a permanent seat on the Security Council, recognising the nation’s credibility and influence within the

New Delhi: Highlighting that the world is witnessing the "damaging and destabilising" effect of terrorism, President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis emphasised the need among member states to collaborate in efforts to combat this menace.He further urged member countries to "honour their commitments in the interest of peace and stability in the international system."

New Delhi: Denouncing the October 7 assault by Hamas on Israel, the United Nations General Assembly President, Dennis Francis, said on Wednesday that the horrific escalation of violence since then has not only triggered a humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip but also heightened security concerns throughout the world.He said that the violence since the October 7 attacks has further eroded