NEW DELHI (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties on the second day of his state visit. The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes at a pivotal moment as the United States...
CEBU CITY – An Indian national was arrested for allegedly selling a substance used as an ingredient to make illegal drugs. Lalith Chellaram Sangwani, 42, was arrested after 24 bottles believed to contain opium were found in his mini-mart during a raid conducted by the Drug Enforcement Group of...
TIANJIN, China (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on Sunday to resolve their border differences and bolster cooperation, ahead of the opening of a regional summit in Tianjin. Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two...
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with China’s top diplomat on Tuesday in a sign of easing tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors after a yearslong standoff between the Asian powers. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived in India on Monday, is...
Global investors are flocking to the Philippines due to the country 's booming luxury tourism sector and promising high-return investment opportunities, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said incentives under the CREATE More Act, rising hotel demand,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to strengthen its partnership with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) following the recent signing of a new agreement aimed at strengthening their maritime cooperation. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan exchanged the Terms of Reference (ToR) on Enhanced...
Citing that the Philippines ' investment environment has become open and liberal, President Marcos urged Indian business leaders to seize the growing opportunities in the country. During a roundtable meeting with Indian business leaders on Wednesday, Aug. 6, Marcos encouraged them to engage...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco is pursuing a multifaceted tourism strategy that bridges cultural exchange and commercial collaboration by engaging India’s business, aviation, and creative industries during her official visit. She is part of President Ferdinand R....
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. hailed as a success the first-ever joint sail between the Philippine Navy (PN) and Indian Navy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even as Chinese vessels shadowed the activity. The first maritime cooperative activity...
Two Filipino military cadets have successfully completed their pre-commissioning training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in the city of Dehradun, northern state of Uttarakhand, India. Second Lieutenants Anthony Ehapon and Len John Kent Valbarez received their rank insignias from Lt. Gen....
Indian nationals may start entering the country visa-free for tourism purposes starting June 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday, June 7. Foreign and local tourists at the Puerto Princesa Airport (Photo from the Department of Tourism) In a public advisory, the DFA said...
Around P1 million worth of diamonds and cash were recovered from three individuals after kidnapping and robbing an Indian businessman at a mall in Barangay Greenhills, San Juan City, on May 29. The Eastern Police District (EPD) identified the suspects as "Jamal," "Mohammad," and "Machol." They were...
