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Prolonged slowdown in West Asia will impact Pakistan severely: Report

IANS | March 24, 2026 9:24 PM

Islamabad, March 24 (IANS) If the war in Iran does not end quickly, it could give the most devastating shock to Pakistan's economy in the living memory, a report has stated. Pakistan remains most exposed to the war's evolving fallout and its economy faces several fault lines considering that it imports majority of its fuel and food from West Asia and relies heavily on the remittances from Gulf.

India, UK discuss progress in intelligence collaboration and integrated military engagement

IANS | March 24, 2026 9:17 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and UK's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth held a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on progress in training exchanges, intelligence collaboration and integrated military engagement between two nations.

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with Iranian Ambassador

IANS | March 24, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

India sends 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone

IANS | March 24, 2026 8:42 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India on Tuesday sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone for supporting its school midday meal scheme. The gesture reinforces India's commitment to enhance cooperation with countries in the Global South and backing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

India and Iceland discuss issues of common interest, parliamentary exchanges

IANS | March 24, 2026 8:29 PM

Reykjavik, March 24 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George called on Iceland Parliament Speaker, Thorunn Sveinbjarnardottir on Tuesday, discussing issues of common interest and parliamentary exchanges.

India committed to South-South Cooperation for furthering science and technology collaboration

IANS | March 24, 2026 8:18 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Neena Malhotra, on Tuesday, expressed India’s commitment to South-South Cooperation for furthering science and technology collaboration ranging from affordable healthcare to smart agriculture to water and marine resources management with Global South partners.

From hip hop to governance, Nepal PM-designate's real test to start later this week

Jayanta Bhattacharya | March 24, 2026 7:50 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Central Committee of Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which swept the March 5 general election, is scheduled to meet on Thursday afternoon to elect its Parliamentary Party leader, according to reports from Kathmandu.

India's decisions will shape future of Indo-Pacific: Top US official

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi/Washington, March 24 (IANS) Emphasising that the United States views India with deep respect, the US Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge Colby on Tuesday said the country has a proud strategic tradition and New Delhi's decisions will profoundly shape the future of the Indo-Pacific.

PM Modi receives call from US President Trump, has 'useful exchange of views' on West Asia situation

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, reiterating India's support for immediate de-escalation and restoration of peace amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Bangladesh listed in World Bank’s 'red' category for high food inflation

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Bangladesh has been unable to exit the "red" category of countries, which face a risk of food inflation, for almost three years, and although overall inflation decreased somewhat due to various interim government initiatives, food inflation has increased again over the last five months, according to a report in the Bangladeshi media.

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Prolonged slowdown in West Asia will impact Pakistan severely: Report

India, UK discuss progress in intelligence collaboration and integrated military engagement

EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with Iranian Ambassador

India sends 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone

India and Iceland discuss issues of common interest, parliamentary exchanges

India committed to South-South Cooperation for furthering science and technology collaboration

From hip hop to governance, Nepal PM-designate's real test to start later this week

India's decisions will shape future of Indo-Pacific: Top US official

PM Modi receives call from US President Trump, has 'useful exchange of views' on West Asia situation

Bangladesh listed in World Bank’s 'red' category for high food inflation

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