India and Myanmar sign MoUs on five Quick Impact Projects under Mekong-Ganga Cooperation

IANS | October 16, 2026 6:29 PM

Naypyitaw, Oct 16 (IANS) India and Myanmar have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on five Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) initiative covering water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) support, boiler operations, road upgrade, sports facility and software support, the Embassy of India in Myanmar said on Friday.

EAM Jaishankar to host counterparts from UAE, US in Mumbai next week

IANS | October 16, 2026 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will host counterparts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) in Mumbai on October 19-20 and also attend the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the US as a Guest of Honour, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

MoS Pabitra Margherita meets Samoa PM, discusses strengthening of bilateral ties

IANS | October 16, 2026 5:25 PM

Apia, Oct 16 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday met Samoa’s Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt in Apia and discussed further strengthening India-Samoa relations and advancing shared priorities, including development partnership and capacity building.

EAM Jaishankar and Ras Al Khaimah ruler discuss India-UAE ties, Gulf situation

IANS | October 16, 2026 5:17 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi on Friday, with discussions held on strengthening ties and the situation in the Gulf.

India, Mongolia reiterate commitment to strengthen defence cooperation

IANS | October 16, 2026 5:09 PM

Ulaanbaatar, Oct 16 (IANS) India and Mongolia held the 14th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting in Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar on Friday, reiterating their commitment to further strengthen defence cooperation and promote regional peace and security.

Proud of what India, UK achieved together: Outgoing envoy

IANS | October 16, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) UK's outgoing High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, said on Friday that she is proud of what India and the UK have achieved to deliver for people across all corners of both nations while looking forward to what comes ahead in the bilateral ties.

India, IOM discuss global migration, mobility trends

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Friday discussed global migration and mobility trends and ways to expand India's opportunities in this situation.

India expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia under attack from Houthis

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:30 AM

United Nations, Oct 16 (IANS) India has expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, which is facing a barrage of attacks by Houthis that have claimed the life of an Indian.

Remain calm, stay indoors during aerial attacks: Indian envoy to community in Saudi Arabia

IANS | October 15, 2026 11:43 PM

Riyadh, Oct 15 (IANS) Indians living in Saudi Arabia have been urged to remain calm and alert and stay indoors in case of an aerial attack, with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh saying on Thursday that Saudi carriers continue to operate flights to India even as Air India and IndiGo have cancelled services from the Islamic Kingdom.

India and South Korea explore cooperation in nuclear energy, green hydrogen

IANS | October 15, 2026 9:10 PM

Seoul, Oct 15 (IANS) India and South Korea continue to explore areas of cooperation in environment and energy transition, including nuclear energy, green hydrogen and renewable energy, the Indian Embassy in Seoul said on Thursday.

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India and Myanmar sign MoUs on five Quick Impact Projects under Mekong-Ganga Cooperation

EAM Jaishankar to host counterparts from UAE, US in Mumbai next week

MoS Pabitra Margherita meets Samoa PM, discusses strengthening of bilateral ties

EAM Jaishankar and Ras Al Khaimah ruler discuss India-UAE ties, Gulf situation

India, Mongolia reiterate commitment to strengthen defence cooperation

Proud of what India, UK achieved together: Outgoing envoy

India, IOM discuss global migration, mobility trends

India expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia under attack from Houthis

Remain calm, stay indoors during aerial attacks: Indian envoy to community in Saudi Arabia

India and South Korea explore cooperation in nuclear energy, green hydrogen

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