India-Canada trade talks gain importance amid new world order

IANS | April 21, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) While trade negotiations between India and Canada have in the past been derailed due to political tensions between the two countries, the relaunch of talks during the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in March this year has provided a second chance to build a durable bilateral economic relationship amid the changed geopolitical landscape, according to India's former envoy to the North American country.

'India and South Korea to move forward as steadfast partners in building future together'

IANS | April 21, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Highlighting the "endless" possibilities between South Korea and India, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that the two nations will move forward as "steadfast partners" in building each other's future together.

India, UK discuss evolving nature of conflict and deepening military-to-military cooperation

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:55 PM

London, April 21 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan met the UK's Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard, with their discussions focusing on the evolving nature of conflict and deepening military-to-military cooperation.

India emphasises need for greater representation of Global South at UN

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:29 PM

New York, April 21 (IANS) India has highlighted the need for greater representation of the Global South, particularly in the permanent category, in the United Nations Security Council.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Germany to advance defence cooperation

IANS | April 21, 2026 12:34 PM

Berlin, April 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday arrived in Germany to discuss advancing defence cooperation between the two nations.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin three-day Germany visit today

IANS | April 21, 2026 8:05 AM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will begin a three-day official visit to Germany on Tuesday, aimed at strengthening the India–Germany strategic defence partnership and deepening bilateral cooperation.

Trump offers ‘better deal’ as US-Iran talks falter

IANS | April 21, 2026 12:06 AM

New York, April 21 (IANS) While the second round of talks between Iran and the United States hung in the balance, President Donald Trump said Monday that he was offering Tehran a better deal than the agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which he ripped up in 2018 as favouring Iran.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin three-day Germany visit from April 21

IANS | April 20, 2026 11:19 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official three-day visit to Germany from April 21 to 23, 2026, aimed at further strengthening the strategic defence partnership between India and Germany and expanding bilateral cooperation.

US Assistant Secretary of State meets Nepal leaders

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:34 PM

Kathmandu, April 20 (IANS) US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Paul Kapur, who arrived in Kathmandu on Monday, has begun meetings with Nepal’s political and business leaders.

First tranche of India-US trade deal almost finalised: Piyush Goyal

IANS | April 20, 2026 8:56 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that the first tranche of the India-US bilateral trade agreement has almost been finalised, and a team of his ministry officials is in Washington for the discussions.

Diplomacy

India-Canada trade talks gain importance amid new world order

'India and South Korea to move forward as steadfast partners in building future together'

India, UK discuss evolving nature of conflict and deepening military-to-military cooperation

India emphasises need for greater representation of Global South at UN

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Germany to advance defence cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin three-day Germany visit today

Trump offers ‘better deal’ as US-Iran talks falter

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin three-day Germany visit from April 21

US Assistant Secretary of State meets Nepal leaders

First tranche of India-US trade deal almost finalised: Piyush Goyal

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