India, Cyprus discuss bilateral ties and institutional cooperation

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:40 PM

Nicosia, April 17 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish held a meeting with Cyprus' Minister of Justice and Public Order Costas Fytiris on Friday, discussing issues related to the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, including institutional cooperation between the two countries, extradition and criminal matters, exchange of prisoners, and various consular matters affecting Indian nationals.

India welcomes Israel–Lebanon ceasefire, every step leading towards peace

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India on Friday welcomed the ceasefire announced between Israel and Lebanon, expressing support for every step that leads towards peace.

India, China discuss implementation of SCO Leaders decisions, organisation's future course

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India and China held Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Bilateral Consultations in New Delhi, discussing the implementation of the SCO Leaders' decisions and the future course of the organisation.

Nepal: Construction of health post begins with Indian assistance

IANS | April 16, 2026 9:46 PM

Kathmandu, April 16 (IANS) A health post is being built in Badigad Rural Municipality-7 of Baglung district in Gandaki Province, Nepal, with financial assistance from the government of India.

India to deepen energy, infra development partnership as Nepal exits LDC status

IANS | April 16, 2026 8:38 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s role in Nepal's progress will become increasingly crucial as the Himalayan nation prepares to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status in November 2026, a new report has said.

PM Modi, Macron agree on urgently restoring freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

IANS | April 16, 2026 8:35 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron with both leaders discussing the situation in West Asia and agreeing on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Deeply involved in cross-border militancy, Pakistan now presents itself as peacemaker

IANS | April 16, 2026 7:37 PM

Stockholm, April 16 (IANS) The narrative that Pakistan was a central peace broker in the recently held Iran-US talks held in Islamabad is more of a public relations messaging than geopolitical reality, a report detailed on Thursday.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung set to undertake three-day India State Visit

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will travel to India for a State Visit from April 19-21 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

India-Austria partnership to get more innovation-centric and future-ready: PM Modi

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that the partnership between India and Austria will get "more innovation-centric and future-ready".

India can play key role in helping Africa's green energy push

IANS | April 16, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India can play a key role in helping Africa scale up its renewable energy, as the country has, over the last decade, successfully added over 130 gigawatts of solar and wind capacity, with renewables now accounting for just over half of installed electricity capacity, according to an article.

Diplomacy

India, Cyprus discuss bilateral ties and institutional cooperation

India welcomes Israel–Lebanon ceasefire, every step leading towards peace

India, China discuss implementation of SCO Leaders decisions, organisation's future course

Nepal: Construction of health post begins with Indian assistance

India to deepen energy, infra development partnership as Nepal exits LDC status

PM Modi, Macron agree on urgently restoring freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Deeply involved in cross-border militancy, Pakistan now presents itself as peacemaker

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung set to undertake three-day India State Visit

India-Austria partnership to get more innovation-centric and future-ready: PM Modi

India can play key role in helping Africa's green energy push

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