India, Nepal sign updated mutual legal assistance agreement

IANS | February 18, 2026 12:00 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 18 (IANS) India and Nepal have signed an updated Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters in Kathmandu, enabling the competent authorities of the two countries to cooperate in criminal investigations and legal proceedings.

Spain, Mauritius, Seychelles leaders arrive in Delhi to attend AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 18, 2026 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay have arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to participate in the AI Impact Summit 2026, which underscores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.

India must leverage economic and political strength to engage with Bangladesh: Report

IANS | February 17, 2026 9:23 PM

Dhaka, Feb 17 (IANS) India must exercise its economic and political strength to pursue a strategy of soft deterrence, blending preventive and re-engagement diplomacy, allowing it to negotiate with Bangladesh from a position of strength on both fronts. From safeguarding its interests to advancing them, the responsibility should rest on Dhaka, a report said on Tuesday.