Internal matter, several nations regulate flow of foreign funds: MEA rejects US lawmaker's remarks on FCRA Bill

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India on Friday rejected comments made by a section of the international community, including a US lawmaker, on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment (FCRA) Bill, stressing that legislative matters concerning India are internal affairs of the country on which decisions are taken by the Parliament.

Australian High Commission, singer Mary Millben mark National Handloom Day

IANS | August 7, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi/Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) The Australian High Commission in India marked 'National Handloom Day' on Friday with staff members at the mission dressed in Indian wear. While sharing the picture on X, Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, stated that India's handloom sector reflects the country’s extraordinary cultural diversity and craftsmanship.

India, Japan discuss strengthening defence cooperation

IANS | August 7, 2026 2:38 PM

Tokyo, Aug 7 (IANS) India and Japan on Friday held discussions on further strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations.

Indian Ambassador meets President of Panama, discusses ideas to boost relationship

IANS | August 6, 2026 11:56 PM

Panama, Aug 6 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Panama, Sumit Seth, on Thursday met President of Panama, Jose Raul Mulino, for a farewell call-on meeting and discussed ideas to further boost the bilateral relationship.

Netanyahu dials PM Modi, discusses West Asia situation and progress in India-Israel ties

IANS | August 6, 2026 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, during which both leaders not only reviewed progress on various aspects of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership, but also discussed the current situation in West Asia.

India and Singapore review progress in bilateral and multilateral cooperation

IANS | August 6, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India and Singapore reviewed the progress in bilateral cooperation during the 19th round of India-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi on Thursday.

Mongolia: Indian Ambassador visits UNCCD COP17 venue

IANS | August 6, 2026 7:05 PM

Ulaanbaatar, Aug 6 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Mongolia, Atul Malhari Gotsurve, on Thursday visited the venue of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)’s Conference of the Parties (COP17) in Ulaanbaatar.

Pakistan turns to overseas lobby network to suppress PoK protest narrative globally

Vicky Nanjappa | August 6, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The biggest concern for Pakistan amid the ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is the growing possibility of the unrest drawing international attention.

Japan: Indian envoy pays tribute to atomic bomb victims at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

IANS | August 6, 2026 2:39 PM

Tokyo, Aug 6 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, on Thursday, laid flowers at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and paid tribute to the victims of the atomic bomb.

Hasina, son laud India, PM Modi; stress proposed return ‘not a government matter’

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Bangladesh Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday praised India for always being "a good friend" and stressed her proposed return home was a personal decision and did not involve conferring with the Indian government.

Diplomacy

Internal matter, several nations regulate flow of foreign funds: MEA rejects US lawmaker's remarks on FCRA Bill

Australian High Commission, singer Mary Millben mark National Handloom Day

India, Japan discuss strengthening defence cooperation

Indian Ambassador meets President of Panama, discusses ideas to boost relationship

Netanyahu dials PM Modi, discusses West Asia situation and progress in India-Israel ties

India and Singapore review progress in bilateral and multilateral cooperation

Mongolia: Indian Ambassador visits UNCCD COP17 venue

Pakistan turns to overseas lobby network to suppress PoK protest narrative globally

Japan: Indian envoy pays tribute to atomic bomb victims at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Hasina, son laud India, PM Modi; stress proposed return ‘not a government matter’

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