India's decisions will shape future of Indo-Pacific: Top US official  

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi/Washington, March 24 (IANS) Emphasising that the United States views India with deep respect, the US Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge Colby on Tuesday said the country has a proud strategic tradition and New Delhi's decisions will profoundly shape the future of the Indo-Pacific.

Australian Navy chief visits INS Nilgiri during Exercise Kakadu

IANS | March 24, 2026 4:58 PM

Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Royal Australian Navy (RAN) chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond was the chief guest at a reception held onboard INS Nilgiri during its deployment to Australia for Exercise Kakadu 2026, the High Commission of India, which hosted the event, stated on Tuesday.

US steps up diplomacy on Iran, Middle East

IANS | March 24, 2026 6:55 AM

Washington, March 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held calls with counterparts in India, Canada, and Kenya focusing on Iran, the Middle East crisis, and broader security coordination, his spokesperson said.

EAM Jaishankar, Rubio speak on Middle East tensions​

IANS | March 24, 2026 12:20 AM

Washington, March 24 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone on Monday about the West Asia crisis. They reviewed its impact on the global economy and energy supplies. Both agreed to continue working together.​