Pranay Verma appointed India’s new Ambassador to Belgium, EU

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday announced the appointment of senior diplomat Pranay Verma as India’s next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, with concurrent accreditation to the European Union.

Lebanon not part of US-Iran truce deal: Israeli envoy (IANS interview)

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Asserting that Tehran is beaten and weaker than ever with its missile production machinery destroyed completely, Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday reiterated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that Lebanon is not part of the ongoing two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Israel encouraged by India's support for free maritime navigation: Envoy Azar

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Spotlighting that India continues to pursue its national interests strongly amid the ongoing geopolitical conflicts, Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday lauded New Delhi's stance on unimpeded freedom of navigation as efforts continue to resume the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz.