Time for Bangladesh and India to address defining future challenges through shared solutions: Report

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:57 PM

Dhaka, July 16 (IANS) As the Bay of Bengal gains strategic prominence in the Indo-Pacific, it offers India and Bangladesh an opportunity to redefine their bilateral relationship. The region has evolved beyond a shared maritime boundary into one of the most strategically significant regions supporting trade, energy, fisheries and blue economy initiatives, while drawing increasing attention from major powers, a report has stated.

Japan and India pledge to strengthen defence ties

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:19 PM

Tokyo, July 16 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attended a reception at the residence of India's Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, on Thursday with both sides pledging to strengthen defence ties between two nations.

Indian Ambassador participates in community condolence meeting for Qatar’s Father Amir

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:07 PM

Doha, July 16 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Qatar, Vipul, participated in a community condolence meeting conducted by community organisations on the demise of Qatar’s Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Embassy of India in Doha said on Thursday.

India and Thailand discuss ways to strengthen Strategic Partnership

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:04 PM

Bangkok, July 16 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, met Urasa Mongkolnavin, Director-General (DG) of the Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs at Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, holding discussions on issues of mutual interest to strengthen the Strategic Partnership between both nations.

Indian Ambassador briefs EAM Jaishankar on developments in bilateral ties with Switzerland

IANS | July 16, 2026 6:01 PM

Zurich, July 16 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Mridul Kumar, on Thursday met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at the Zurich Airport during his return to New Delhi from a six-nation tour.

BIMSTEC security chiefs discuss result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism, organised crime

IANS | July 16, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The National Security Chiefs of BIMSTEC on Thursday discussed practical and result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime, ensure security in the cyber, maritime and energy domains; enhance connectivity; facilitate efficient disaster management; and to tackle new and emerging threats.

Japanese Defence Minister could visit India next month: Report

IANS | July 16, 2026 5:21 PM

Tokyo, July 16 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is planning to visit India in August to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. This will be Koizumi's first visit to India after assuming office in October last year, local media reported on Thursday.

Zanzibar President to visit India, hold talks with VP Radhakrishnan

IANS | July 16, 2026 5:11 PM

Zanzibar City/New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi will be on an official visit to India from July 17-20 at the invitation of Vice President C P Radhakrishnan.

NSA Doval urges BIMSTEC nations to collaborate, take decisions for mutual benefits amid global uncertainties

IANS | July 16, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday stressed the need for BIMSTEC nations to collaborate, take decisive actions for mutual benefit, and find solutions through discussions, amid the conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties.

India remains indispensable to US Indo-Pacific vision: Report

IANS | July 15, 2026 8:04 PM

Rome, July 15 (IANS) The India-US partnership is anchored in shared interests spanning maritime security, economic resilience, technological advancement, and the maintenance of a stable regional order. Although China's assertiveness has reinforced this convergence, it is not the driving force behind the relationship.

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Time for Bangladesh and India to address defining future challenges through shared solutions: Report

Japan and India pledge to strengthen defence ties

Indian Ambassador participates in community condolence meeting for Qatar’s Father Amir

India and Thailand discuss ways to strengthen Strategic Partnership

Indian Ambassador briefs EAM Jaishankar on developments in bilateral ties with Switzerland

BIMSTEC security chiefs discuss result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism, organised crime

Japanese Defence Minister could visit India next month: Report

Zanzibar President to visit India, hold talks with VP Radhakrishnan

NSA Doval urges BIMSTEC nations to collaborate, take decisions for mutual benefits amid global uncertainties

India remains indispensable to US Indo-Pacific vision: Report

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