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India, Brazil to deepen ties in agriculture and allied sectors

IANS | February 20, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India's Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a discussion with Carlos Favaro, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, and Luiz Paulo Teixeira Ferreira, Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture of Brazil, at the Krishi Bhawan here on Friday, on the status of the ongoing cooperation between the two countries and also outlined the future areas of collaboration.

India and Liechtenstein agree to deepen cooperation in advanced technologies

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) India and Liechtenstein on Friday agreed to deepen cooperation - particularly in high-value manufacturing, advanced technologies, and innovation-driven sectors - during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prince Alois, the Hereditary Prince of Principality of Liechtenstein, on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 being held at New Delhi.

Bangladesh: 43 newly-elected MPs face murder charges

IANS | February 20, 2026 4:10 PM

Dhaka, Feb 20 (IANS) As many as 43 Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held in Bangladesh last week face murder charges under Section 302, the local media reported citing data released by a leading civic organisation of the country.

Lankan President meets PM Modi, thanks India for 'exceptional support' during Cyclone Ditwah

IANS | February 20, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invitation to the landmark AI Impact Summit and also India's "exceptional support" during the recent Cyclone Ditwah that caused widespread damage in the island nation.

Historic milestone for bilateral ties: Slovakia President after meeting PM Modi

IANS | February 20, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, congratulating him on an "exceptionally well-organised" India AI Impact Summit 2026. He later termed his meeting with PM Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi as a "historic milestone" for Slovakia–India ties.

'Very happy about fantastic partnership': US Ambassador on India joining Pax Silica declaration

IANS | February 20, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Amidst the global spotlight on the ongoing AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, India, on Friday, formally joined the Pax Silica declaration.

Intelligence warns of massive infiltration drive to alter West Bengal’s demography

Vicky Nanjappa | February 20, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Intelligence agencies are keeping a close watch on the activities at Satkhira and Chuadanga in Bangladesh, as a fresh push is being made to send in illegal immigrants ahead of the West Bengal elections.

North Korea opens rare party congress with leader Kim touting economic achievements

IANS | February 20, 2026 12:57 PM

Seoul, Feb 20 (IANS) North Korea has kicked off a rare party congress, state media said Friday, as leader Kim Jong-un touted economic achievements at the country's biggest political event in five years that would set major policy directions on defence and the economy.

Iran warns of 'decisive' response if subjected to military aggression

IANS | February 20, 2026 11:01 AM

United Nations, Feb 20 (IANS) Iran will respond "decisively and proportionately" to any military aggression, exercising its right to self-defence under the UN Charter, its UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said in a letter to the secretary-general and the president of the Security Council.

Norway reiterates rejection of Trump's 'Board of Peace' after US claim

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:31 AM

Helsinki, Feb 20 (IANS) Norway will not join US President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace," the country's foreign ministry said.

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India, Brazil to deepen ties in agriculture and allied sectors

India and Liechtenstein agree to deepen cooperation in advanced technologies

Bangladesh: 43 newly-elected MPs face murder charges

Lankan President meets PM Modi, thanks India for 'exceptional support' during Cyclone Ditwah

Historic milestone for bilateral ties: Slovakia President after meeting PM Modi

'Very happy about fantastic partnership': US Ambassador on India joining Pax Silica declaration

Intelligence warns of massive infiltration drive to alter West Bengal’s demography

North Korea opens rare party congress with leader Kim touting economic achievements

Iran warns of 'decisive' response if subjected to military aggression

Norway reiterates rejection of Trump's 'Board of Peace' after US claim

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