Israeli PM Netanyahu invites 'true hero' Captain Smit, PM Modi to light Independence Day flame

IANS | October 4, 2026 12:20 AM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a celebratory flame at Israel's next Independence Day ceremony, describing the Indian pilot who foiled a mid-air attack as a hero of India, Israel and the entire world, during a telephone conversation with him on Sunday.

India, Cyprus hold first Joint Maritime Committee meeting

IANS | October 3, 2026 11:18 PM

Nicosia, Oct 3 (IANS) India and Cyprus held the first meeting of their Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) in Limassol, co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Venkatesapathy S, and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus, Theodoulos Mesimeris, the High Commission of India in Nicosia said on Saturday.

Visegrad-4 reset could refresh India's relationship with Europe's Central Eastern flank

Harsh Pandey | October 3, 2026 8:52 PM

New Delhi: The meeting between Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and the foreign ministers of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 21 has been described as a "historic occasion".

Indian parliamentary delegation departs for Tanzania to attend 153rd assembly of IPU

IANS | October 3, 2026 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) A parliamentary delegation led by Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, departed for Tanzania's Arusha on Saturday to participate in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related meetings being held from October 5 to 9.

EAM Jaishankar chairs consultative meet on India-Russia ties, reaffirms support for dialogue to end Ukraine war

IANS | October 3, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday reiterated India's continued support for dialogue and diplomacy to help end the Ukraine conflict, while chairing a consultative committee meeting on India-Russia relations.

INS Tarkash departs Kenya's Mombasa after successful port visit

IANS | October 3, 2026 11:09 AM

Nairobi, Oct 3 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a frontline guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Kenya's Mombasa following a successful port visit, deepening maritime cooperation and close ties between India and the East African Nation.

Top UAE official lauds Indian pilot's courage during 'dangerous terrorist act'

IANS | October 2, 2026 7:08 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 2 (IANS) Anwar Gargash, an Advisor to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed, on Friday praised Indian Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for his courage and professionalism during what he described as Wednesday's “dangerous terrorist act”.

India, Cyprus advance strategic partnership through high-level engagements

IANS | October 2, 2026 6:23 PM

Nicosia, Oct 2 (IANS) India and Cyprus are advancing their strategic partnership through high-level diplomatic engagements, with India's High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, attending the country's Independence Day celebrations and meeting President Nikos Christodoulides, the High Commission of India in Nicosia said on Friday.

Putin praises PM Modi's 'very good ideas' for ending Ukraine conflict

IANS | October 2, 2026 1:26 PM

Moscow, Oct 2 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s persistent efforts to help end the Ukraine conflict, saying the Indian leader has consistently raised the issue at their meetings and offered “very good ideas” for finding a mutually acceptable solution.

India, Bulgaria stress early implementation of India-EU FTA at Foreign Office Consultations

IANS | October 1, 2026 10:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) India's Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, and Bulgaria's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Christo Polendakov, co-chaired the India-Bulgaria Foreign Office Consultations, with both sides emphasising the early implementation of the India-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the MEA stated on X on Thursday.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu invites 'true hero' Captain Smit, PM Modi to light Independence Day flame

India, Cyprus hold first Joint Maritime Committee meeting

Visegrad-4 reset could refresh India's relationship with Europe's Central Eastern flank

Indian parliamentary delegation departs for Tanzania to attend 153rd assembly of IPU

EAM Jaishankar chairs consultative meet on India-Russia ties, reaffirms support for dialogue to end Ukraine war

INS Tarkash departs Kenya's Mombasa after successful port visit

Top UAE official lauds Indian pilot's courage during 'dangerous terrorist act'

India, Cyprus advance strategic partnership through high-level engagements

Putin praises PM Modi's 'very good ideas' for ending Ukraine conflict

India, Bulgaria stress early implementation of India-EU FTA at Foreign Office Consultations

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