West Bengal gears up for crackdown on illegal immigration, eyes statewide clean-up

IANS | May 5, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) One of the key issues in West Bengal is illegal immigration. It has been a problem that has been ongoing for years and with a complicit administration, illegal immigrants flooded the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while hailing the BJP's victory, made it clear that illegal immigrants must be prepared to leave the state.

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary welcomes Vietnam Prez To Lam in Gayaji

IANS | May 5, 2026 12:37 PM

Gayaji, May 5 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to Vietnam President To Lam upon his arrival in Gayaji for a three-day visit to India.

Development cooperation important pillar of India-Jamaica ties: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | May 5, 2026 11:13 AM

Kingston, May 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has emphasised that development cooperation remains central to the India-Jamaica relationship, with both sides exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral engagement.

EAM Jaishankar holds series of bilateral meetings with Jamaican ministers, business leaders

IANS | May 5, 2026 8:37 AM

Kingston, May 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, who is currently on a visit to Jamaica, held a series of engagements in Kingston with the ministers and business leaders of the Caribbean nation, discussing ways to expand cooperation across various sectors.

Vietnamese President To Lam to visit India today

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:28 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam will visit India on Tuesday for a State visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Nepal govt to procure 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser from India amid supply shock

IANS | May 4, 2026 11:34 PM

Kathmandu, May 4 (IANS) The Nepal government is seeking to procure 80,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser from India under a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement, as disruptions in global supply and soaring prices triggered by the West Asia war strain Nepal's farm input system.

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West Bengal gears up for crackdown on illegal immigration, eyes statewide clean-up

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary welcomes Vietnam Prez To Lam in Gayaji

Development cooperation important pillar of India-Jamaica ties: EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar holds series of bilateral meetings with Jamaican ministers, business leaders

Vietnamese President To Lam to visit India today

Nepal govt to procure 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser from India amid supply shock

Japanese delegation calls on Foreign Secy as both sides hold talks on advancing bilateral ties

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