India emerges as key partner in global crackdown on transnational crimes

IANS | July 18, 2026 4:37 PM

Brussels, July 18 (IANS) India's cooperation with international agencies in combating transnational crime is rooted in its commitments under international law. After ratifying the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) and its three protocols in 2011, New Delhi accepted obligations to tackle human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and the illicit manufacture and trafficking of firearms.

India's expanding defence sector creates opportunities for Australia

IANS | July 18, 2026 3:51 PM

Canberra, July 18 (IANS) The rapid growth of India's defence production and exports is opening new avenues for countries seeking to diversify their strategic partnerships.

Lot to learn for Bangladesh from PM Modi's landmark three-nation visit: Report

IANS | July 18, 2026 3:11 PM

Dhaka, July 18 (IANS) India's diplomatic outreach reflects the growing role of emerging powers in shaping the regional order rather than simply responding to the changing geopolitical realities.

Panama's Foreign Minister to visit India on July 19

IANS | July 17, 2026 11:08 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Panama, will be undertaking an official visit to India from July 19-23, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.

Conflict in West Asia has claimed lives of 14 Indian seafarers, two remain missing: MEA

IANS | July 17, 2026 9:11 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Highlighting that the situation in West Asia continues to remain volatile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that 14 Indian seafarers have lost their lives so far and two remain missing during the escalating conflict in the region.

Pakistan refusing to take back Rochdale grooming gang leader even after UK sanctions threat

IANS | July 17, 2026 8:16 PM

Islamabad, July 17 (IANS) Islamabad is refusing to take back Pakistan-born Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison for 30 child rape offences.

President Murmu’s upcoming visit reflects India's growing engagement with Central, Eastern Europe: MEA

IANS | July 17, 2026 7:59 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu’s upcoming visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania reflects India's growing engagement with Central and Eastern Europe, Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday during a special briefing.

Indian envoy meets Japanese parliamentarians, discusses deepening bilateral ties

IANS | July 17, 2026 7:42 PM

Tokyo, July 17 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, on Friday attended the general meeting of the Japan-India Parliamentarians' Friendship League (JIPFL) held in Tokyo and explained the future goals set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Chabahar Terminal did not face any damage during airstrikes: MEA

IANS | July 17, 2026 6:57 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that the India-developed Chabahar Port terminal in Iran has not suffered any damage during the recent airstrikes conducted by the United States.

IAF's IL-78 carries out mid-air refuelling of Australia-bound Rafales in Indonesia

IANS | July 17, 2026 6:25 PM

Jakarta, July 17 (IANS) An IL-78 air-to-air refueller of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday operated from Juanda airport in Indonesia, to carry out mid-air refuelling of IAF Rafale fighter aircraft transiting Indonesian airspace, to participate in Exercise Pitch Black in Australia's Darwin.

Diplomacy

India emerges as key partner in global crackdown on transnational crimes

India's expanding defence sector creates opportunities for Australia

Lot to learn for Bangladesh from PM Modi's landmark three-nation visit: Report

Panama's Foreign Minister to visit India on July 19

Conflict in West Asia has claimed lives of 14 Indian seafarers, two remain missing: MEA

Pakistan refusing to take back Rochdale grooming gang leader even after UK sanctions threat

President Murmu’s upcoming visit reflects India's growing engagement with Central, Eastern Europe: MEA

Indian envoy meets Japanese parliamentarians, discusses deepening bilateral ties

Chabahar Terminal did not face any damage during airstrikes: MEA

IAF's IL-78 carries out mid-air refuelling of Australia-bound Rafales in Indonesia

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