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India, South Africa cement scientific ties with focus on astronomy

IANS | May 10, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to South Africa, Prabhat Kumar, formally handed over a banner of India’s Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) to the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) during a ceremony at the Royal Observatory in Cape Town to mark further strengthening of the long-standing scientific collaboration between the two countries, according to media reports

Nepal government, judiciary clash over Chief Justice nomination

IANS | May 10, 2026 1:46 PM

Kathmandu, May 10 (IANS) Nepal’s government and judiciary have come into open conflict following the Constitutional Council’s recommendation of a Supreme Court judge, who ranks fourth in seniority, for the post of Chief Justice.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake congratulates new TN CM Vijay, highlights strong cultural, historical ties

IANS | May 10, 2026 11:49 AM

Colombo, May 10 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday congratulated actor-cum-Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, stating that he looks forward to working together to build "ever closer ties" and a "stronger partnership".

Labour loses ground as Reform UK surges in British local elections

IANS | May 10, 2026 9:28 AM

London, May 10 (IANS) Britain's ruling Labour Party suffered major losses in local elections, while Reform UK made significant gains, according to final results released.

EAM Jaishankar concludes Trinidad and Tobago visit, highlights ties with Indo-Trinidadian community

IANS | May 10, 2026 8:36 AM

New Delhi/Port of Spain, May 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday concluded his visit to Trinidad and Tobago with an interaction with the Indian community, underscoring India’s deep historical and cultural bonds with the Indo-Trinidadian population and reaffirming New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.

Egypt, Qatar urge US, Iran to show 'responsibility, wisdom' amid delicate regional situation

IANS | May 10, 2026 6:39 AM

Cairo, May 10 (IANS) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Thani urged the United States and Iran to adopt positions characterised by "responsibility" and "wisdom" during this delicate stage.

'Strengthen SMEs ecosystem, boost farming sector' : EAM Jaishankar as India hands over agro facility in Trinidad & Tobago

IANS | May 10, 2026 12:05 AM

Port of Spain, May 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has jointly handed over an agro-processing facility in Trinidad and Tobago along with the Caribbean nation's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

Rwanda invites India to join Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa

IANS | May 9, 2026 11:26 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) An invitation from the President of Rwanda to participate in the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa was conveyed to Union Minister Jitendra Singh by the High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, the Department of Atomic Energy said on Saturday.

Israel destroys Islamic Jihad weapons facility in northern Gaza

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:50 PM

Jerusalem, May 9 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday claimed that it had destroyed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapons production site and weapons storage facility in northern Gaza.

High time world holds Pakistan accountable for protecting global terrorist Masood Azhar

IANS | May 9, 2026 9:26 PM

Kabul, May 9 (IANS) In order to understand how Pakistan's relationship with terrorism actually functions, understanding the life of a single man - Masood Azhar, the founder of Jaish-e-Mohammed - would be sufficient. Azhar has lived a life that no rogue actor could survive. His career is the case study that exposes the lie at the heart of Pakistani denials.

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India, South Africa cement scientific ties with focus on astronomy

Nepal government, judiciary clash over Chief Justice nomination

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake congratulates new TN CM Vijay, highlights strong cultural, historical ties

Labour loses ground as Reform UK surges in British local elections

EAM Jaishankar concludes Trinidad and Tobago visit, highlights ties with Indo-Trinidadian community

Egypt, Qatar urge US, Iran to show 'responsibility, wisdom' amid delicate regional situation

'Strengthen SMEs ecosystem, boost farming sector' : EAM Jaishankar as India hands over agro facility in Trinidad & Tobago

Rwanda invites India to join Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa

Israel destroys Islamic Jihad weapons facility in northern Gaza

High time world holds Pakistan accountable for protecting global terrorist Masood Azhar

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