India sends essential relief supplies and critical medicines to flood-hit Mozambique

IANS | March 10, 2026 5:05 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) India on Tuesday dispatched 500 metric tonnes of rice, 10 metric tonnes of essential relief supplies such as tents, hygiene kits and rehabilitation support items and three tonnes of critical medicines to Mozambique following the floods that have impacted the African nation's central and southern provinces.

PM Modi congratulates RSP leadership on Nepal election victory​

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:07 PM

Kathmandu, March 9 (IANS) As the sweeping victory of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Nepal’s parliamentary elections held on March 5 was confirmed, its President Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balen Shah received congratulatory calls from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.​

Iran trying to hold the world hostage: US State Secy Rubio

IANS | March 9, 2026 9:46 PM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Monday, accused Iran's leadership of trying to "hold the world hostage", saying American forces were carrying out a military operation aimed at dismantling the regime's missile capabilities and weakening what he described as the world's leading sponsor of terrorism.

India and UK discuss strengthening cooperation, advancing Commonwealth reforms

IANS | March 9, 2026 9:01 PM

London, March 9 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held a meeting with UK's Minister for Latin America, Caribbean and Multilateral Chris Elmore on the sidelines of Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) on Monday, discussing strengthening cooperation between two nations and working with partners to advance Commonwealth reforms.

Singapore to repatriate stuck nationals in Middle East on Tuesday

IANS | March 9, 2026 2:58 PM

Singapore, March 9 (IANS) The Singapore government announced on Monday that it will deploy a RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in response to the urgent need of Singaporeans in the Middle East, assisting their departure from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.

India dispatches 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to drought-hit Malawi

IANS | March 9, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India has dispatched a humanitarian consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi following the drought caused by the El Nino effect, reiterating New Delhi's continued commitment to supporting partners in the Global South and advancing the spirit of South-South cooperation.