Did Nehru, Indira Gandhi collaborate with Western intelligence agencies?

IANS | February 11, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi could have flipped through a few pages of a historical account purporting to recount the Congress and Nehru-Gandhi legacy in collaborating with Western agencies before criticising the government for selling the country over the trade and tariff agreement with the United States.

India leading initiator in addressing key challenges facing Global South: SA envoy

IANS | February 11, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Highlighting that India is not only a leading voice but a leading initiator in addressing key challenges of the Global South, South Africa's High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal on Wednesday lauded the role played by India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in consistently voicing concerns of the developing nations on global platforms.

India and Bahrain discuss strengthening bilateral ties and naval cooperation

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:32 PM

Manama, Feb 11 (IANS) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti called on Bahrain Prime Minister and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the Riffa Palace, discussing the strengthening bilateral ties and naval cooperation between India and Bahrain.

Deeply Shocked: PM Modi offers condolences over Canada shooting incident

IANS | February 11, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the shooting incident at a school in Canada's British Columbia and offered his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones while wishing speedy recovery to those who were injured.

'India emerges as viable third pole in fragmented global economy'

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) With the United States, China, and Russia creating a hostile world, Europe and Canada have no choice but to deepen ties with India, according to an article in Washington-based online publication 'The National Interest'.

India's people-centric approach, priorities as BRICS chair appreciated

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India presented the priorities for its BRICS chairship in 2026 under the theme of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' during the first meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas held on February 9-10 in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Wednesday.