Putting national interests first, India pursues balanced approach during West Asia conflict

IANS | March 21, 2026 5:25 PM

Jakarta, March 21 (IANS) India's commitment to a balanced strategy amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia is clearly reflected in the fact that its leadership has engaged with all regional actors since February 28 without favour or bias. For decades, India had adopted a calibrated strategy for navigating geopolitical crisis while safeguarding its diverse interests in an evolving global landscape, a recent report mentioned.

PM Modi has another phone call with Iran's Pezeshkian, condemns attacks on critical infrastructure

IANS | March 21, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian conveying to him Eid and Nowruz greetings and also discussing the current security situation in the West Asia region.

India’s proactive diplomacy fosters Taiwan engagement and Indo-Pacific stability

IANS | March 21, 2026 2:40 PM

Taipei, March 21 (IANS) The establishment of another Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in Mumbai and the participation of Taiwanese think tanks at the recent Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi underscore India's intent to deepen engagement with Taiwan. India should also explore collaborating with Southeast Asian countries in elevating Taiwan’s role in addressing regional economic, governance and security matters, a report has suggested.

Govt debunks claims of US seeking Delhi's nod to use Indian territory for Iran strikes

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday firmly rejected what it described as "baseless claims" circulating on social media that the United States had sought permission from India under the LEMOA pact to launch bombing raids on Iran from the western parts of the country.

Shared beliefs, interests deepening ties among nations across Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean-Atlantic theatres

IANS | March 20, 2026 9:07 PM

Washington, March 20 (IANS) The national interests of the United States, India, Israel, Italy, and Japan form a critical allied bridge across the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean-Atlantic theatres, underscoring the importance of these regions to all five nations. This alignment should be consolidated into a resilient, resolute fabric advancing the shared beliefs and interests of these countries, a report mentioned.

US-NATO rift widens as Trump calls allies ‘cowards’

IANS | March 20, 2026 8:42 PM

New York, March 20 (IANS) The rift between US President Donald Trump and NATO deepened on Friday as he called members of the pact “cowards” and warned that he would “remember” their refusal to help open the Strait of Hormuz.

PM Modi discusses West Asia conflict with Bahrain King, condemns attacks on energy infrastructure

IANS | March 20, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the current situation in West Asia with Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and condemned the attacks on the energy and civilian infrastructure in the region.

India sends medical aid to Afghanistan after Pakistan's brutal airstrikes on Kabul

IANS | March 20, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) India on Friday delivered a 2.5-tonne consignment of emergency medicines, medical disposables, kits and equipment to Afghanistan to support the medical treatment of those injured in Pakistan's recent attack on hospital in Kabul.

India and Italy discuss bilateral ties, regional-global issues of mutual interest

IANS | March 20, 2026 6:51 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) India and Italy held the 9th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on Friday, discussing entire gamut of bilateral cooperation as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.

China welcomes Doraiswami's appointment as next Indian Ambassador

IANS | March 20, 2026 6:24 PM

Beijing, March 20 (IANS) China on Friday welcomed Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's Ambassador to China and said that it is looking forward to his positive role in continuous improvement and growth of bilateral ties.

Diplomacy

Putting national interests first, India pursues balanced approach during West Asia conflict

PM Modi has another phone call with Iran's Pezeshkian, condemns attacks on critical infrastructure

India’s proactive diplomacy fosters Taiwan engagement and Indo-Pacific stability

Govt debunks claims of US seeking Delhi's nod to use Indian territory for Iran strikes

Shared beliefs, interests deepening ties among nations across Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean-Atlantic theatres

US-NATO rift widens as Trump calls allies ‘cowards’

PM Modi discusses West Asia conflict with Bahrain King, condemns attacks on energy infrastructure

India sends medical aid to Afghanistan after Pakistan's brutal airstrikes on Kabul

India and Italy discuss bilateral ties, regional-global issues of mutual interest

China welcomes Doraiswami's appointment as next Indian Ambassador

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