BrahMos deals deepen India's role in Indo-Pacific security

IANS | April 11, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) As India seeks to position Southeast Asia as a key market for the BrahMos missile, the supersonic cruise weapon – jointly developed by India and Russia – has generated significant interest in the region amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.

India-Mauritius healthcare cooperation set to expand further: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | April 10, 2026 7:38 PM

Port Louis, April 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday termed the inauguration of the first dedicated renal transplant unit in Mauritius a "landmark achievement" while assuring that the ongoing healthcare sector cooperation between the two nations is set to expand further.

US Vice President Vance heads to Pakistan for Iran talks

IANS | April 10, 2026 7:15 PM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) US Vice President J D Vance on Friday set off for Pakistan for talks on Iran, saying Washington is ready to “extend the open hand” if Tehran negotiates in good faith, while warning against attempts to “play” the United States.