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India's total assistance to Sri Lanka exceeds USD 7.5 billion amid growing bilateral ties

IANS | July 31, 2026 8:07 PM

Colombo, July 31 (IANS) India's assistance for development projects in Sri Lanka has exceeded USD 7.5 billion with the projects covering all 25 districts, India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha detailed while chaired a review meeting on India-assisted development projects in island nation along with Sri Lanka's Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Anil Jayantha Fernando.

Foreign Secretary Misri, Bhutan PM discuss cooperation in diverse fields

IANS | July 31, 2026 7:19 PM

Thimphu, July 31 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday called on Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu and discussed the growing cooperation between both countries in diverse fields.

PM Modi, Burnham vow to take India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to new heights

IANS | July 31, 2026 7:06 PM

London/New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with his counterpart from the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, as both leaders vowed to enhance the ongoing cooperation between both countries across key sectors.

2,273 Indian nationals deported from US this year: MEA

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that 2,273 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States to India in 2026, so far.

India urges partners to reflect 'correct nomenclature' of area after NYT goof-up on PoJK

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Urged all partners and stakeholders to use correct nomenclature for the territory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated that the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir - including the Union Territories of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh - remains an integral and inalienable part of India.

In touch with Ukraine and Romania as search for two missing Indians continues: MEA

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:03 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) India on Friday said it is in touch with the families of the two Indian nationals who remain missing after the recent attack on the MV AGN Ragnar vessel at Ukraine's Port of Odessa and is extending all possible assistance to them.

139 Indian nationals released from Russian Army: MEA

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday that 139 Indian nationals have been released from the Russian Army till now, and work is underway to get the remaining two dozen Indians released soon.

Pakistan's current governance system has collapsed: Interior Minister Naqvi

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:43 PM

Islamabad, July 31 (IANS) Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that the country's current governance system has collapsed and is unable to resolve the issues faced by the country, local media reported on Friday.

India slams crackdown on civilians in PoJK, urges intl community to hold Pakistan accountable for atrocities

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:26 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) India on Friday slammed Pakistan for launching a crackdown on peaceful civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and urged the international community to scrutinise Islamabad's actions holding it accountable for its atrocities.

China retaliates against EU by sanctioning two Polish institutions

IANS | July 31, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) China has imposed sanctions on two Polish high-tech institutions in response to the European Union's latest sanctions package against Russia, escalating trade and technology tensions between Beijing and Brussels, a report has said.

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India's total assistance to Sri Lanka exceeds USD 7.5 billion amid growing bilateral ties

Foreign Secretary Misri, Bhutan PM discuss cooperation in diverse fields

PM Modi, Burnham vow to take India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to new heights

2,273 Indian nationals deported from US this year: MEA

India urges partners to reflect 'correct nomenclature' of area after NYT goof-up on PoJK

In touch with Ukraine and Romania as search for two missing Indians continues: MEA

139 Indian nationals released from Russian Army: MEA

Pakistan's current governance system has collapsed: Interior Minister Naqvi

India slams crackdown on civilians in PoJK, urges intl community to hold Pakistan accountable for atrocities

China retaliates against EU by sanctioning two Polish institutions

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