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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.

India steps up humanitarian assistance to Nepal, third flight to carry more relief material

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:49 PM

Kathmandu/New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India is stepping up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating flash floods that has left hundreds dead, with a third aircraft carrying relief supplies expected to depart for the neighbouring country Friday evening, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

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.

Rescued from Nepal floods, 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu received by EAM Jaishankar at Delhi airport

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday received 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who arrived at the Delhi airport from Kathmandu after being rescued from the devastating floods that hit the Himalayan nation on Wednesday.

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.

Two arrested in Nepal for stealing earrings from dead woman's body after viral video

IANS | August 28, 2026 4:32 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 28 (IANS) Nepal Police said they had arrested two men for allegedly stealing gold earrings from the body of a woman who was swept downstream into the Narayani River during devastating floods in the country.

FS Misri briefs Tamil Nadu ministers on assistance efforts for Indian nationals affected by Nepal floods

IANS | August 28, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday met a delegation of senior Tamil Nadu ministers, led by Aadhav Arjuna, and briefed them about India's ongoing relief and assistance efforts for Indian nationals, including travellers from the southern state, affected by flash floods and mudslides in Nepal.

Tibetan diaspora need to shape narrative to keep Tibet relevant in international discourse: Report

IANS | August 28, 2026 4:22 PM

Lhasa, Aug 28 (IANS) For over six decades, Tibetans in exile have ensured that the international community does not forget the people whose homeland has remained under occupation and community members living abroad have the responsibility to shape the narrative to keep Tibet relevant in international discourse, according to a report.

Pakistan's water crisis consequence of political choices, institutional failure: Report

IANS | August 28, 2026 4:13 PM

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) Pakistan's deteriorating water scarcity has often been attributed to climate change, an increase in population or shrinking glaciers, but the crisis has also occurred due to political choices, failure of institutions, and the gradual privatisation of a resource that should be accessible to each individual, according to a local media report.

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

India steps up humanitarian assistance to Nepal, third flight to carry more relief material

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

Rescued from Nepal floods, 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu received by EAM Jaishankar at Delhi airport

India, Australia reaffirm maritime partnership, discuss strengthening naval engagement

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

Two arrested in Nepal for stealing earrings from dead woman's body after viral video

FS Misri briefs Tamil Nadu ministers on assistance efforts for Indian nationals affected by Nepal floods

Tibetan diaspora need to shape narrative to keep Tibet relevant in international discourse: Report

Pakistan's water crisis consequence of political choices, institutional failure: Report

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