India, Laos discuss deepening bilateral partnership marking 70 years of diplomatic ties

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:57 PM

Vientiane, Aug 28 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Friday addressed members of the Laos Ministry of Foreign Affairs and senior dignitaries at a joint seminar titled ‘India and Lao PDR at 70: From Development Partnership to Comprehensive Partnership', highlighting the long-standing historical ties between the two countries built on mutual trust.

Iran's FM says diplomacy possible if US understands pressure does not work

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:33 PM

Tehran, Aug 28 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that diplomacy with the United States can get back on track if Washington realises that pressure against Tehran does not work.

India, Australia reaffirm maritime partnership, discuss strengthening naval engagement

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:15 PM

Canberra, Aug 28 (IANS) India and Australia on Friday reaffirmed their strong maritime partnership and discussed further strengthening cooperation between the navies of the two nations.

PM Modi expresses grief over Norwegian King Harald V's death

IANS | August 28, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the passing of Norway's King Harald V and also offered condolences to the royal family and the people of the country.

Defence sector reforms aim to boost India’s military hardware exports

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Department of Defence Production has undertaken a comprehensive set of reforms to simplify the Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework with the aim of making India a reliable, competitive and trusted global defence manufacturing and export partner, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on Friday.

Nepal floods: EAM Jaishankar discusses relief and rescue efforts with MEA officials, Indian missions in Kathmandu and Beijing

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday held a meeting with officials of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing to discuss the relief and rescue efforts for Nepal in the wake of the deadly floods.

India-Sri Lanka review bilateral defence cooperation, explore new avenues for joint training

IANS | August 28, 2026 12:09 AM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) General N.S. Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces, on Thursday, interacted with Vice-Admiral Damian Fernando, Sri Lanka Navy Commander, during his official visit to India.

US Envoy visit Gandhi Smriti, discusses bilateral ties with Vice Chairman

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Thursday visited Gandhi Smriti and held discussions with Vice Chairman Vijay Goel regarding India-US relations, heritage, cultural exchanges and tourism.

EAM Jaishankar discusses various issues with UN Deputy Chief

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday met the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J Mohammed, in New Delhi and held wide-ranging discussions on various issues.

290 Indians out of contact after Nepal floods: MEA

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:42 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 27 (IANS) As many as 290 Indians have remained out of contact in the aftermath of the deadly floods in the Bhote Koshi river, which have left a trail of destruction across the Himalayan country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

Diplomacy

India, Laos discuss deepening bilateral partnership marking 70 years of diplomatic ties

Iran's FM says diplomacy possible if US understands pressure does not work

India, Australia reaffirm maritime partnership, discuss strengthening naval engagement

PM Modi expresses grief over Norwegian King Harald V's death

Defence sector reforms aim to boost India’s military hardware exports

Nepal floods: EAM Jaishankar discusses relief and rescue efforts with MEA officials, Indian missions in Kathmandu and Beijing

India-Sri Lanka review bilateral defence cooperation, explore new avenues for joint training

US Envoy visit Gandhi Smriti, discusses bilateral ties with Vice Chairman

EAM Jaishankar discusses various issues with UN Deputy Chief

290 Indians out of contact after Nepal floods: MEA

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