US lawmaker’s comments on FCRA expose foreign influence on internal matters that India seeks to regulate: Report

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:33 PM

Brussels, Aug 8 (IANS) US Republican Congressman Riley Moore’s criticism of the proposed amendments to India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), arguing that they could allow the Indian government more control over churches and Christian organisations and negatively affect India-US relations, amounts to little more than propaganda, a report has stated.

MoS Singh interacts with Indian community in Cote d’Ivoire

IANS | August 8, 2026 5:41 PM

Abidjan, Aug 8 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Saturday interacted with the Indian community in the West African nation of Cote d’Ivoire. MoS Singh arrived in Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday to participate in the 66th Independence Day celebrations of the country.

Indian Envoy meets Malta foreign minister, deepens cooperation

IANS | August 7, 2026 11:28 PM

Valletta, Aug 7 (IANS) Rachita Bhandari, High Commissioner of India to Malta, called on Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Malta Chris Fearne, deepening cooperation between the two countries, the Indian High Commission in Malta stated on Friday.

MoS Margherita attends Ecuador National Day reception

IANS | August 7, 2026 11:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday attended the National Day reception of Ecuador and greeted the government and people of the country.

India, Cyprus discuss progress on migration and mobility agreement

IANS | August 7, 2026 10:43 PM

Nicosia, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, on Friday met Nicholas A. Ioannides, Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, and discussed progress on finalising the India‑Cyprus Migration and Mobility Agreement.