EAM Jaishankar, Seychelles counterpart Faure hold talks in Mauritius

IANS | April 10, 2026 4:25 PM

Port Louis, April 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Seychelles counterpart Barry Faure on the sidelines of 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius on Friday, expressing New Delhi's commitment to supporting Victoria in meeting current economic challenges.

Pranay Verma appointed India’s new Ambassador to Belgium, EU

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday announced the appointment of senior diplomat Pranay Verma as India’s next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, with concurrent accreditation to the European Union.

Lebanon not part of US-Iran truce deal: Israeli envoy (IANS interview)

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Asserting that Tehran is beaten and weaker than ever with its missile production machinery destroyed completely, Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday reiterated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that Lebanon is not part of the ongoing two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.