Iran wants guarantees of non-aggression from US

IANS | May 3, 2026 8:10 PM

Tehran, May 3 (IANS) Iran wants guarantees of non-aggression and the withdrawal of US military forces from the areas surrounding it in its response to the United States’ nine-point proposal, local media reported on Sunday.

India, Myanmar discuss strengthening naval cooperation, defence partnership

IANS | May 3, 2026 7:14 PM

Naypyidaw, May 3 (IANS) Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, met Myanmar Navy's Central Naval Command chief Rear Admiral Aung Aung Naing and Training Command chief, Rear Admiral Khun Aung Kyaw, Commander on Sunday, and discussed issues related to strengthening navy-to-navy cooperation, bolstering the existing defence partnership, and augmenting operational engagements, the Indian Navy said.

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead Indian delegation at Intl Migration Review Forum

IANS | May 2, 2026 4:48 PM

New York/New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, will lead the Indian delegation at the Second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) being held under the UN General Assembly in New York from May 4-8, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.

India hosts BIMSTEC Youth Leadership Exchange Programme

IANS | May 2, 2026 12:12 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) youth leadership exchange programme held by India highlighted the country's commitment to regional cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.