India and Kazakhstan focus on bolstering defence cooperation in niche domains, C-UAS

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit held a meeting with Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Zhazykbayev Shaikh-Khassan in New Delhi on Wednesday with discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation and exploring new ways to engage in niche domains, C-UAS and training exchanges.

EAM Jaishankar, US Under Secretary of War discuss current geopolitical scenario

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and visiting US Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge Colby held a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing current geopolitical scenario.

Israel staying on course until Iranian threats are neutralised: Ambassador Azar (IANS interview)

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has warned that Iran will face major consequences if it continues to double down and refuses to cooperate with the American and international community requirements. In an interview with IANS, Azar also asserted that Israel will continue with its operations until the Iranian threats are neutralised.

Iran agreeing to negotiate implies they are under pressure: Israeli envoy Azar

IANS | March 25, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Iranian leadership making different statements and its decision to negotiate indicates that there are significant cracks within the system now with Tehran seemingly under a lot of pressure, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has emphasised.

We don't trust nations without ties: Israeli envoy on Pakistan's attempt to broker US-Iran talks (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:04 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Israel does not place trust in countries with which it lacks diplomatic relations, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said, responding to a question on whether Tel Aviv trusts Pakistan in the context of the ongoing Iran conflict and related diplomatic efforts.

Smooth governance in India's J&K, suppression across border: Tasleema Akhter (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:07 AM

Srinagar, March 25 (IANS) Human rights defender Tasleema Akhter, Chairperson of the Association of Terror Victims in Kashmir, delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan's narrative at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Northeast India emerges as key pillar in India-Japan mutually beneficial partnership

IANS | March 24, 2026 9:31 PM

New Delhi/Tokyo, March 24 (IANS) Northeast India has emerged as a crucial nexus where India's 'Act East Policy' aligns with Japan's 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' (FOIP), enabling coordinated efforts to counter assertive regional influences through deeper maritime and land connectivity, a report highlighted on Tuesday.

India, UK discuss progress in intelligence collaboration and integrated military engagement

IANS | March 24, 2026 9:17 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and UK's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth held a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on progress in training exchanges, intelligence collaboration and integrated military engagement between two nations.

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with Iranian Ambassador

IANS | March 24, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

India sends 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone

IANS | March 24, 2026 8:42 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India on Tuesday sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone for supporting its school midday meal scheme. The gesture reinforces India's commitment to enhance cooperation with countries in the Global South and backing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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India and Kazakhstan focus on bolstering defence cooperation in niche domains, C-UAS

EAM Jaishankar, US Under Secretary of War discuss current geopolitical scenario

Israel staying on course until Iranian threats are neutralised: Ambassador Azar (IANS interview)

Iran agreeing to negotiate implies they are under pressure: Israeli envoy Azar

We don't trust nations without ties: Israeli envoy on Pakistan's attempt to broker US-Iran talks (IANS Exclusive)

Smooth governance in India's J&K, suppression across border: Tasleema Akhter (IANS Exclusive)

Northeast India emerges as key pillar in India-Japan mutually beneficial partnership

India, UK discuss progress in intelligence collaboration and integrated military engagement

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with Iranian Ambassador

India sends 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone

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