India condemns OIC's 'malicious' agenda, exposes 'desperate attempt' by Pakistan to divert attention from chaos at home

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday rejected the anti-India references at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Baghdad over the weekend, terming them as "malicious, biased, false" while spotlighting that the organisation has once again allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan for its "bigoted agenda".

Polish PM Donald Tusk to visit India this week, deepen strategic partnership

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will be on an official visit to India from October 21-23 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This would be PM Tusk's second visit to India in his capacity as Polish PM, the first being in his earlier tenure in 2010, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday.

EAM Jaishankar meets outgoing Greek envoy Koutsomitopoulou, appreciates her contributions to ties

IANS | October 19, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with outgoing Greek Ambassador to India, Aliki Koutsomitopoulou, in New Delhi on Monday, appreciating her contributions to bilateral ties and wishing her the best in future endeavours.

Rajnath Singh departs for Tajikistan to attend SCO Council of Heads of Govt meet

IANS | October 19, 2026 9:53 AM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday departed for Tajikistan's Dushanbe to represent India at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emergency puts Pakistan’s democratic credentials, EU trade perks under scrutiny: Report

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Pakistan’s decision to suspend the elected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under emergency powers has pitted its fight against militancy against basic democratic norms, and could invite closer European Union (EU) scrutiny of its trade privileges, a report said.

MoS Margherita, New Zealand Minister discuss ways to strengthen ties

IANS | October 18, 2026 8:49 PM

Auckland, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met New Zealand's Minister of Police Mark Mitchell in Auckland on Sunday, with discussions held on issues of mutual importance and ways to strengthen bilateral ties.

China's Ambassador visits SARAS Mela in Vijayawada

IANS | October 18, 2026 7:52 PM

Vijayawada, Oct 18 (IANS) China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, along with his wife Tan Yuxiu, and members of his delegation, visited the National SARAS Mela–2026 at Punnami Ghat here on Sunday.

India's emerging peace initiative on Ukraine conflict reflects shift from diplomatic advocacy to interest-driven engagement: Report

IANS | October 18, 2026 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) India's emerging peace initiative on the Russia-Ukraine conflict demonstrates a calibrated shift from diplomatic advocacy to more targeted, interest-driven engagement, according to a report.

INS Trishul arrives in Portugal’s Lisbon after Konkan-26 exercise with Royal Navy

IANS | October 18, 2026 7:36 PM

Lisbon, Oct 18 (IANS) Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Trishul has arrived in Lisbon, the Embassy of India in Portugal said on Sunday.

Pakistan’s Parliament kept out of the loop as Army calls the shots on Saudi deployments: Report

IANS | October 18, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Pakistan’s Parliament has been kept out of the decision to speed up military deployments to Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Defence Pact, with the commitments being shaped by the country’s military leadership, a report said.

Diplomacy

India condemns OIC's 'malicious' agenda, exposes 'desperate attempt' by Pakistan to divert attention from chaos at home

Polish PM Donald Tusk to visit India this week, deepen strategic partnership

EAM Jaishankar meets outgoing Greek envoy Koutsomitopoulou, appreciates her contributions to ties

Rajnath Singh departs for Tajikistan to attend SCO Council of Heads of Govt meet

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emergency puts Pakistan’s democratic credentials, EU trade perks under scrutiny: Report

MoS Margherita, New Zealand Minister discuss ways to strengthen ties

China's Ambassador visits SARAS Mela in Vijayawada

India's emerging peace initiative on Ukraine conflict reflects shift from diplomatic advocacy to interest-driven engagement: Report

INS Trishul arrives in Portugal’s Lisbon after Konkan-26 exercise with Royal Navy

Pakistan’s Parliament kept out of the loop as Army calls the shots on Saudi deployments: Report

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