India's development not just about own but about advancement of Global South: Union Minister on RIS's 44th foundation day

IANS | May 31, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) India's development journey isn't solely about our own progress but linked to the advancement of the wider world, particularly about the countries of the Global South, said Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs while greeting the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on its 44th foundation day.

India holds curtain raiser events in Shanghai ahead of International Yoga Day

IANS | May 31, 2026 7:47 PM

Shanghai, May 31 (IANS) Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, inaugurated two curtain raiser events in Shanghai on Sunday, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm for Yoga and Indian wellness traditions across Eastern China, ahead of the 12th International Yoga Day.

Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost defence spending amid China concerns: Report

IANS | May 31, 2026 5:02 PM

Singapore, May 31 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on America's allies in the Indo-Pacific region to increase defence spending and strengthen military preparedness to counter China's growing influence and military expansion, according to a report.

Rajnath Singh, Australian counterpart Marles to co-chair Defence Ministers Dialogue tomorrow

IANS | May 31, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles will co-chair the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday, with talks focused on strengthening defence and security cooperation.

Defence Secretary discusses strengthening ties with Defence Ministers of Singapore, New Zealand

IANS | May 31, 2026 1:15 PM

Singapore, May 31 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Singapore on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue on Sunday, with discussions focussed on strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing maritime cooperation, advancing information-sharing mechanisms.

Nepal's ruling RSP chief Rabi Lamichhane to visit India on June 1-2

IANS | May 31, 2026 1:09 PM

Kathmandu, May 31 (IANS) Rabi Lamichhane, President of the ruling Rastryiya Swatantra Party ( RSP) of Nepal, is scheduled to visit India on June 1-2, at a time when the proposed visit of Prime Minister Balendra Shah has been uncertain.

Exercise PRAGATI concludes with reinforced collective commitment towards peace

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:38 PM

Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The multilateral military exercise Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in IOR (PRAGATI) 2026 concluded with a reinforced collective commitment towards peace, stability, and security in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Army said on Saturday.

WHO chief visits Congo amid Ebola outbreak

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:30 PM

Kinshasa, May 30 (IANS) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), is visiting Congo amid the Ebola outbreak in the nation.

Quad outcome opens new pathways to enhance India-Australia partnership: Report

IANS | May 30, 2026 9:11 PM

Canberra, May 30 (IANS) The outcomes of the Quad meeting in New Delhi have opened new avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation between Australia and India. The joint condemnation of last year's horrific terror attacks at Bondi Beach in Australia and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir reflected the growing strength of the relationship between the two countries. This groundwork will shape the agenda for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned upcoming visit to Australia, a report has highlighted.

Bangladesh defence plan faces scrutiny over deepening linkages with Pakistan, China

IANS | May 30, 2026 9:09 PM

Canberra, May 30 (IANS) Bangladesh’s foreign policy has long been guided by the principle of “friendship towards all, malice towards none", yet a commitment of up to USD 720 million to a Sino-Pakistani aviation system, amid economic fragility and geopolitical realignment, severely tests that doctrine.

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India's development not just about own but about advancement of Global South: Union Minister on RIS's 44th foundation day

India holds curtain raiser events in Shanghai ahead of International Yoga Day

Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost defence spending amid China concerns: Report

Rajnath Singh, Australian counterpart Marles to co-chair Defence Ministers Dialogue tomorrow

Defence Secretary discusses strengthening ties with Defence Ministers of Singapore, New Zealand

Nepal's ruling RSP chief Rabi Lamichhane to visit India on June 1-2

Exercise PRAGATI concludes with reinforced collective commitment towards peace

WHO chief visits Congo amid Ebola outbreak

Quad outcome opens new pathways to enhance India-Australia partnership: Report

Bangladesh defence plan faces scrutiny over deepening linkages with Pakistan, China

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