Pakistan client of Chinese Communist Party, using terror outfits as foreign policy arm for long: Former US NSA (IANS exclusive)

Lalit K Jha | April 22, 2026 6:46 PM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) Raising serious doubts over Pakistan's offer to broker talks between the United States and Iran, former US National Security Advisor (NSA) H R McMaster on Wednesday accused Islamabad of pursuing a dual-track approach in security cooperation while asserting that the country should certainly be considered as a client of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

One year since Pahalgam, Argentina backs India's fight against terrorism

IANS | April 22, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Argentina's Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack, expressing his country's support to India in its right to defend itself.

Rajnath Singh interacts with Indian diaspora in Germany, highlights India’s rapid economic growth

IANS | April 22, 2026 2:07 PM

Berlin, April 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the members of the Indian community in Berlin and praised them for acting as a "strongest bridge" between the two countries, with contributions spanning across business, technology, healthcare, academia, and arts.

CDS General Chauhan meets UK's Defence industry leaders to boost bilateral defence collaboration

IANS | April 22, 2026 12:22 AM

London, April 22 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, met the UK Defence industry leaders, focusing on the impetus to boost collaboration in the defence sector.

No plan to attend Islamabad talks: Iran

IANS | April 21, 2026 11:34 PM

New York, April 21 (IANS) Iran on Tuesday said it has no plans at present to send a delegation to Islamabad for talks with the United States, citing “contradictory messages” and “unacceptable actions” by Washington, further clouding prospects of negotiations ahead of the ceasefire deadline.

Iran-US talks uncertain as Tehran refuses to join before ceasefire deadline

IANS | April 21, 2026 11:25 PM

New York, April 21 (IANS) With the clock ticking on the tenuous ceasefire, the resumption of talks between Iran and the United States was clouded by Tehran’s refusal to commit to participating in the negotiations as Tuesday drew to a close, even as President Donald Trump sounded confident it was on.

INS Sunayana arrives in Jakarta, to boost India-Indonesia maritime ties

IANS | April 21, 2026 11:10 PM

Jakarta, April 21 (IANS) Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sunayna arrived at Indonesia's state capital Jakarta on Tuesday, marking the third port call of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), officials said.

PM Modi leads strategic reset with South Korea with focus on tech, trade and growth

Vivek Sharma | April 21, 2026 9:33 PM

New Delhi: India and South Korea have taken a major step toward strengthening their bilateral relationship, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announcing a comprehensive roadmap to deepen cooperation across trade, technology, and strategic sectors. The announcements came during President Lee's first visit to India since assuming office, following delegation-level talks in New Delhi.

Taiwan President cancels Africa trip, says China's 'coercive actions' undermining status quo

IANS | April 21, 2026 8:52 PM

Taipei, April 21 (IANS) Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te's visit to the African nation of Eswatini has been cancelled as overflight clearances were revoked for his flight by multiple nations.

PM Modi congratulates Rumen Radev for victory in Bulgaria parliamentary elections

IANS | April 21, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Rumen Radev and his Progressive Bulgaria party on their decisive victory in the parliamentary elections while expressing readiness to further strengthen ties between both nations.

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Pakistan client of Chinese Communist Party, using terror outfits as foreign policy arm for long: Former US NSA (IANS exclusive)

One year since Pahalgam, Argentina backs India's fight against terrorism

Rajnath Singh interacts with Indian diaspora in Germany, highlights India’s rapid economic growth

CDS General Chauhan meets UK's Defence industry leaders to boost bilateral defence collaboration

No plan to attend Islamabad talks: Iran

Iran-US talks uncertain as Tehran refuses to join before ceasefire deadline

INS Sunayana arrives in Jakarta, to boost India-Indonesia maritime ties

PM Modi leads strategic reset with South Korea with focus on tech, trade and growth

Taiwan President cancels Africa trip, says China's 'coercive actions' undermining status quo

PM Modi congratulates Rumen Radev for victory in Bulgaria parliamentary elections

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