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Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Photo: x/@gssjodhpur)
BRICS Tourism Ministers adopt Jaipur Declaration to strengthen cooperation, sustainable tourism

Aug 21, 2026

Significant decisions to enhance cooperation in the tourism sector among BRICS nations were taken during the BRICS Tourism Ministers' meeting held in Jaipur on Friday, with the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration aimed at creating a framework for practical collaboration.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Photos/Reuters)

Netanyahu dismisses Turkey's Interpol Red Notice request as "pathetic attempt" to intimidate Israel, calls Erdogan "antisemitic dictator"

Aug 21, 2026
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan (File Photo/Reuters)

Imprisoned Imran Khan subjected to "severe injustice and torture", says his sister

Aug 21, 2026
State Emergency Service of Ukraine firefighters responding to a double-tap Russian drone strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih on August 21 (Photo: x/ @ZelenskyyUa)

14 killed, over 100 injured in Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping mall: Zelenskyy

Aug 21, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (Photo/X@araghchi)

Araghchi says Trump's "Economic D-Day" on Iran "bound to fail", cites repeated US "failures"

Aug 21, 2026
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Barbados, Namibia, Thailand join FATF guest initiative to boost global fight against illicit finance

Aug 21, 2026
Turkey's Ministry of Justice Akin Gurlek (Photo/X/@abakingurlek)

Turkey seeks Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu for "crimes against humanity" over Gaza aid flotilla raid

Aug 21, 2026
Bangladesh cabinet expanded as four ministers, two state ministers take oath (Photos/ PMO Bangladesh)

Bangladesh cabinet expanded as four ministers, two state ministers take oath

Aug 21, 2026

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Dhara Shah, mother of Ariha Shah, during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in February 2024 (File Photo/ANI)

"Taking care of her cultural needs": MEA says pursuing Ariha Shah's case with German authorities

Aug 21, 2026

However, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said he did not have a fresh update on the case.
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High Commission in Kenya takes up safety of 22 captive Indian seafarers with Somalia; says they are "reportedly safe"

Aug 21, 2026

Reaffirming its committment to safeguarding the sailors, the High Commission wrote, "we attach the highest importance to the safety and welfare of the Indian seafaring community."
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/ANI)

"We know why it isn't moving, and one specific country is responsible": MEA on revival of SAARC

Aug 21, 2026

"On SAARC, our position is clear. We know why it isn't moving, and one specific country is responsible. Regarding the Secretary General candidacy, I will have to check the current position," he said.
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Hezbollah slams US over re-designation linked to Iran's IRGC-Quds Force, rejects Washington's claims

Aug 21, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu and Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir (Photo/Facebook,X@rashtrapatibhvn)

"Look forward to working with you": President Murmu congratulates Alamgir on being elected as Bangladesh's 23rd President

Aug 21, 2026
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy at Oxford University (Photo/Telangana CMO)

UK: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy arrives at Oxford University, meets delegation at Blavatnik School

Aug 21, 2026
High Commissioner of India to New Zealand Muanpuii Saiawi (Photo/X/@MuanpuiiSaiawi)

Muanpuii Saiawi concurrently accredited as High Commissioner of India to Nieu

Aug 21, 2026
A visual of India-Nepal Joint Working Group meeting (File Photo/ANI)

India, Nepal discuss measures for effective utilization of border infrastructure, tackling trans-border crime

Aug 21, 2026
MEA offical spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/Youtube@Ministry of External Affairs)

"Should ignore such institutions": MEA slams USCIRF's remarks on RSS, calls it "biased" and "lacking in credibility"

Aug 21, 2026
Former Secretary General of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir (Photo/Facebook)

BNP stalwart Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir sworn in as Bangladesh's 23rd President

Aug 21, 2026
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/ANI)

"Safety of our seafaring community high priority": MEA after FSUI releases video claiming attack by IRGC

Aug 21, 2026
MEA offical spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/Youtube@Ministry of External Affairs)

India stands for peaceful resolution through dialogue, diplomacy: MEA on Trump's threat of Economic D-Day on Iran

Aug 21, 2026
MEA offical spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/Youtube@Ministry of External Affairs)

Continue to closely follow developments: MEA on Bangladesh keen on joining Mecca Defence Pact

Aug 21, 2026
MEA Secretary (CPV & OIA) Sripriya Ranganathan with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Labour Minister Enas Dahadha Attari (Photo/X/@SecretaryCPVOIA)

India reaffirms support for Palestine, backs negotiated two-state solution during Secy Ranganathan's visit: MEA

Aug 21, 2026
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Photo/X@mb_ghalibaf)

Ghalibaf pushes for trade in local currency to bypass "cruel sanctions" as US threatens "toughest" economic action on Iran

Aug 21, 2026
MEA offical spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/Youtube@Ministry of External Affairs)

Proposed programme not appropriate: MEA on denial of permission for Telangana CM's US visit

Aug 21, 2026
MEA offical spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/Youtube@Ministry of External Affairs)

"Proportionate" response to Islamabad's action: MEA on removal of structures outside Pakistan's High Commission

Aug 21, 2026
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/ANI)

MEA dismisses Pakistan's "frustration" over US envoy's remarks; reaffirms J-K is "indivisible" part of India

Aug 21, 2026