Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet concludes port call in Thailand

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:41 PM

Bangkok, June 30 (IANS) Indian Naval Ships INS Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet, under the Command of Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, departed Sattahip, Thailand, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.

India’s global influence backed by diplomacy, defence and development: Report

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:37 PM

Male, June 30 (IANS) India's growing global influence is becoming increasingly evident as it emerges as a significant voice for developing nations through platforms such as the G20, BRICS and Global South initiatives. Its ability to engage simultaneously with Western powers, Gulf nations, Africa and Southeast Asia has further strengthened its diplomatic reach and strategic relevance, according to a report.

India underlines key principles at Informal HODs meeting on plastic pollution

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:46 PM

Nairobi, June 30 (IANS) India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Adarsh Swaika, on Tuesday led the country's delegation at the Informal Heads of Delegations (HODs) meeting in Nairobi ahead of the next session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop the instrument on plastic pollution.