Nepal aims to turn proximity with India into production: Foreign Minister Khanal

IANS | September 25, 2026 4:09 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 25 (IANS) Nepal’s Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal said Nepal’s engagement with India would focus on converting geographical proximity into production and structured economic interdependence, as he outlined the country’s vision of a multi-engagement strategy with India, China and the broader global community.

India gifts 12 agricultural drones to Fiji to support sugarcane production

IANS | September 25, 2026 12:57 PM

Suva, Sep 25 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, handed over 12 agricultural drones to Fiji's Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna, in Lautoka, as part of efforts to support more efficient, technology-enabled and sustainable sugarcane production in Fiji.

India reaffirms steadfast partnership with Least Developed Countries

IANS | September 25, 2026 12:44 PM

New York, Sep 25 (IANS) Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sudhakar Dalela, participated in the Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) on the sidelines of the 81st session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and reaffirmed India's steadfast partnership with the LDCs.

India, US discuss energy security, SRIA and civil nuclear cooperation

IANS | September 25, 2026 12:29 PM

New York, Sep 25 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker in New York, with discussions held on developments across various sectors of bilateral cooperation, including energy security, the recently enacted Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA), civil nuclear cooperation, Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology (TRUST) and the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture initiative.

India reaffirms centrality of national ownership in peacebuilding at UNGA meeting

IANS | September 24, 2026 11:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) India has reaffirmed the centrality of national ownership in peacebuilding, with Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, participating in the Peacebuilding Commission Ministerial meeting during the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, the MEA said on Thursday.

India reaffirms support for Two-State solution at UNGA side meeting

IANS | September 24, 2026 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) India has reaffirmed its clear and consistent support for the Two-State solution, with Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Sibi George attending the High-level Ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in New York on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).