PM Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II express concern over West Asia situation, call for dialogue

IANS | March 19, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II held a telephonic conversation on Thursday, their second this month, expressing concern over the evolving situation in West Asia. The two leaders highlighted the need for dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in the region.

Pakistan has history of clandestine nuclear proliferation: MEA

IANS | March 19, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India on Thursday said that Pakistan has a history of clandestine nuclear proliferation and US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard's statement makes it clear on what kind of threat Islamabad poses to the world.

Legal matter, govt agencies investigating case: India on arrest of six Ukrainian nationals

IANS | March 19, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India on Thursday said that the case involving arrest of six Ukrainian nationals is a "legal matter" and Indian government agencies are investigating the matter.

Assisting Bangladesh, other neighbours while factoring India's energy requirements: MEA

IANS | March 19, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India on Thursday said that it continues to assist Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries on the issue of energy supply requirements while balancing domestic needs, refining capacity, and diesel availability.

PM Modi, Oman Sultan discuss prioritising dialogue and diplomacy for restoring peace in West Asia

IANS | March 19, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Oman Sultan Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Thursday and reiterated India’s condemnation of the recent violation of Oman’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two leaders agreed on the need to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation and subsequent restoration of peace and stability.

Deeply disturbing, unacceptable: India says attacks against energy installations in Gulf need to cease

IANS | March 19, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India on Thursday termed the recent attacks against energy installations in different locations across the Gulf region as "deeply disturbing", highlighting that such actions will only further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario for the whole world.

India buying LPG from US too in bid to plug gap in Middle East imports

IANS | March 19, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Amid concerns over LPG shortage, the government on Thursday said that India is diversifying LPG procurement and buying liquefied petroleum gas from the US as well to plug the supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.

India and Sri Lanka discuss usage of cost effective technology to boost income of farmers

IANS | March 19, 2026 4:59 PM

Colombo, March 19 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha met Sri Lanka's Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K D Lal Kantha on Thursday, discussing opportunities for collaboration to increase especially usage of cost effective technology to boost farmer’s incomes. They also spoke about regional and global developments.

All rhetoric, no action: Saudi Arabia realises Pakistan not dependable security partner

IANS | March 19, 2026 4:50 PM

Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan's response to the ongoing conflict in West Asia has sparked concerns about the strength and credibility of the Saudi–Pakistan Strategic Military Defence Agreement. Recent events involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have revealed cracks in ties long projected as strategic and reliable.

Vikram Doraiswami appointed as India's next Ambassador to China

IANS | March 19, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Vikram K Doraiswami, presently High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

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PM Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II express concern over West Asia situation, call for dialogue

Pakistan has history of clandestine nuclear proliferation: MEA

Legal matter, govt agencies investigating case: India on arrest of six Ukrainian nationals

Assisting Bangladesh, other neighbours while factoring India's energy requirements: MEA

PM Modi, Oman Sultan discuss prioritising dialogue and diplomacy for restoring peace in West Asia

Deeply disturbing, unacceptable: India says attacks against energy installations in Gulf need to cease

India buying LPG from US too in bid to plug gap in Middle East imports

India and Sri Lanka discuss usage of cost effective technology to boost income of farmers

All rhetoric, no action: Saudi Arabia realises Pakistan not dependable security partner

Vikram Doraiswami appointed as India's next Ambassador to China

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