In a bid to bolster Amritsar's international standing and facilitate easier access for the Indian diaspora, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the -Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency- Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said that he will push for the opening up of a US consulate in Amritsar.

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Taranjit Singh Sandhu, BJP's Amritsar candidate, proposes US consulate in Indian city

The 35th birthday of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the Dalai Lama-appointed Panchen Lama, was commemorated with fervour in Dharamshala, where the Tibetan leadership of the Tibetan Government in exile fervently called for his release from Chinese custody.

Tibetan community celebrates Panchen Lama's birthday in his absence

The Tibetan government in exile has officially confirmed engaging in back-channel talks with the Chinese government. President Penpa Tsering has said, "I have always admitted to having back channel, keep communication ongoing but at the same time if you look the Chinese leadership policies and programme inside Tibet which are all aims at eradication of National Identity from language to religion to political space.

Tibetan government-in-exile confirms back-channel talks with Chinese government

The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, reaffirmed his deep-rooted connection to Indian philosophical traditions. Reflecting on life's journey, the Dalai Lama said, "Physically, I am Tibetan, but mentally I am nourished by the timeless wisdom of the Nalanda tradition.

Dalai Lama emphasises on Indian link to Tibetan Buddhism

According to the March 2024 data released by the Maldives government, Indian tourist arrivals to Maldives have plummeted by over 50 percent compared to the same month in the previous year.

Indian tourist arrivals to Maldives drop by over 50 per cent

The first contracted BrahMos missile from India to the Philippines will reach the southeast Asian nation on Friday (Apr 19). The journey of this BrahMos missile, the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, begins from Nagpur, India, where it is loaded onto an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.

India to deliver BrahMos missile system to Philippines tomorrow

The Iranian ambassador to India Iraj Elahi has said that the Indian nationals onboard MSC Aries are free to go. The Israel-linked Portuguese flag was seized by Iran over the weekend and had 17 Indian crew members on board.

EXCLUSIVE: Indians onboard MSC Aries free to go, says Iran Ambassador Iraj Elahi

In a key development for India's sports education landscape, the country is set to inaugurate its first Olympic Studies and Research Centre (OSRCs) in Gujarat. Named the Bharat Centre for Olympic Research and Education (B-CORE), this pioneering facility will be hosted by the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gujarat.

India’s first Olympic Studies and Research Centre to open in Gujarat

Amid Myanmar's escalating crisis, the National Unity Government (NUG) is actively seeking formal engagement with India, emphasising the urgency of the situation.

Myanmar’s National Unity Government seeks formal engagement with India

The German ambassador to India, Dr Philipp Ackermann, has expressed hope for the swift release of Indian nationals who were onboard the Israel-linked Portuguese-flagged commercial vessel MSC Aries, seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend.

MSC Aries incident: German Envoy Ackermann hopes for early release of Indians

Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, Israel's ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, has underscored the importance of India's role in international efforts to mitigate the conflict.

Israeli envoy Naor Gilon recognises Indian de-escalation efforts amid conflict with Iran

Taiwan has hit back at the Chinese embassy in Delhi over its criticisms of a WION interview featuring Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu. The interview, conducted by WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal on Friday (Apr 12), sparked a strong response from the Chinese embassy, which expressed its strong disapproval.

Taiwan hits back at Chinese embassy’s criticism of WION interview

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