Sidhant Sibal
Sidhant Sibal
Sidhant Sibal is the principal diplomatic correspondent for WION. When he is not working, you will find him playing with his dog.
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's India visit begins on December 15
This will be his first foreign visit abroad after taking charge as president in September this year.
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Moldova aims to attract more Indian students: Education minister Dan Perciun
The Moldovan minister, who visited WION Headquarters, explained, "We are looking to welcome more Indian students to Moldova, to make ourselves more known here. And we have to say, there is a lot…
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Indian Navy helps in maintenance of Maldives, Mauritius Coast Guard vessels
The maintenance and repair of Maldivian Coast Guard (MCGS) CGS Huravee and Mauritius Coast Guard vessel, MCGS Valiant is being undertaken at the request of their respective Governments by the…
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Sri Lanka, Australia woo Indian tourists with new initiatives
According to a report by the International Trade Administration (ITA), Indian tourists are one of the highest spenders per visit abroad, which contributes to the economies of the countries they…
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Navy's MARCOS: India’s strategic commandos in the Indo-Pacific
2024 was the year when the Indian Navy's MARCOS came to the forefront amid increased volatility in the western Indian Ocean, especially near Yemen, the Gulf of Aden.
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India, Australia sign air-to-air refuelling arrangement for military aircraft
This is the first such known arrangement India has with any country regarding air-to-air refuelling.
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Indian Navy ramps up engagement in Southwest Indian Ocean
Stealth frigate INS Talwar was recently deployed to the area, which first made a stop at Mombasa in Kenya to conduct Passage Exercises (PASSEX) with the Kenyan naval forces.
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UKIBC CEO Dickie McCallum hopeful on early conclusion of India-UK FTA
Dickie McCallum pointed to the British role in the Indian economy. He pointed that, "UK is a top five investor and has been over the last 20 years in India, in terms of FDI. India is now the…
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Africa my Janmabhoomi, India now my Karmabhoomi, says new South African envoy Anil Sooklal
Earlier this week, President Lula handed over the G20 Gavel to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in Rio.
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Indian, Chinese defence ministers to meet today
At the ADMM Plus meeting, the Indian Defence Minister is also expected to meet his counterparts from other countries, including Malaysia and Laos
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Building of India's G20 Presidency; focus on continuity: Brazil Ambassador Kenneth da Nóbrega
Speaking to WION's correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Nóbrega said, "You (India) managed to pull off this agreement on geopolitical issues in your joint statement, which was key for us to…
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We respect India's territorial integrity: New Zealand on Khalistan referendum
In a statement to WION, the New Zealand foreign ministry said that it is "aware of the so-called 'referendum'," and while the country is a "strong supporter of human rights at home and around the…
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Indian agencies make dossier on Pakistan's terror support
The dossier comes ahead of the call on the Champions trophy in Pakistan, which India's BCCI has said will not see the Indian cricket team travelling over security concerns.
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Indian, Chinese defence ministers likely to meet next week in Laos
This is expected to be the first ministerial meeting between Indian and Chinese sides since the Kazan meeting between President Xi Jinping and PM Modi, which was seen as a breakthrough in…
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Indian Navy's HADR operations showcase India's growing influence
The Indian Navy has been executing a range of high-stakes humanitarian missions—from Search and Rescue (SAR) to Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster…
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