Agra artisans thank PM Modi for bringing global recognition to 'Pietra Dura' craftmanship

IANS | July 14, 2026 9:32 PM

Agra, July 14 (IANS) Artisans in Agra, who have been involved in their generational craft of making 'Pietra Dura' artworks, on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he presented an elegant marble inlay work box featuring the renowned Indian craftmanship to Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn AC, during his recent visit to the country.

PM Modi 'extremely competent' and accomplished: Poland's State Secretary

IANS | July 14, 2026 8:45 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski, Poland's Secretary of State and Deputy Foreign Minister, on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an "extremely competent and accomplished" global leader who has changed India phenomenally with his leadership.

PM Modi's Australia visit delivers substantial outcomes in defence, security sectors: Report

IANS | July 14, 2026 8:33 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia delivered substantial outcomes, particularly in the defence and security sectors. Amid growing unease about depending on the US to resist China, Australia and India are eager to see how they can gain strength from each other, a report mentioned.

India and Poland discuss enhancing defence ties, joint production

IANS | July 14, 2026 8:16 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India and Poland are discussing the possibility of manufacturing certain defence platforms in India, Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski, Poland's Secretary of State and Deputy Foreign Minister, said on Tuesday.

India committed to working with partners in combatting terrorism, transnational organised crime: MEA

IANS | July 14, 2026 6:42 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India on Tuesday reiterated that transnational organised crime, terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, illicit arms trade and allied criminal networks remain major threats to societies.

Pact with Australia paves way for India’s nuclear power projects to take off

IANS | July 14, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) A major outcome of the India–Australia annual summit, held in Melbourne last week, was the finalisation of the Administrative Arrangement under the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement between the two countries, which enables long-term exports of Australian uranium to India for peaceful purposes under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.

India reiterates call for safe navigation through Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions

IANS | July 14, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India on Tuesday reiterated its call for safe and unhindered navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the free flow of commerce through the strategic waterway is vital to the economic and energy security of countries worldwide.

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Agra artisans thank PM Modi for bringing global recognition to 'Pietra Dura' craftmanship

PM Modi 'extremely competent' and accomplished: Poland's State Secretary

PM Modi's Australia visit delivers substantial outcomes in defence, security sectors: Report

India and Poland discuss enhancing defence ties, joint production

India committed to working with partners in combatting terrorism, transnational organised crime: MEA

Pact with Australia paves way for India’s nuclear power projects to take off

India reiterates call for safe navigation through Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions

Direct consequence of Pakistan's decades long systemic exploitation: India on PoJK protests

India and Ghana discuss strengthening maritime, port sector cooperation

India strongly condemns the attack on vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz

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