PM Modi, Oman Sultan discuss prioritising dialogue and diplomacy for restoring peace in West Asia

IANS | March 19, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Oman Sultan Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Thursday and reiterated India’s condemnation of the recent violation of Oman’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two leaders agreed on the need to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation and subsequent restoration of peace and stability.

India and Sri Lanka discuss usage of cost effective technology to boost income of farmers

IANS | March 19, 2026 4:59 PM

Colombo, March 19 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha met Sri Lanka's Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K D Lal Kantha on Thursday, discussing opportunities for collaboration to increase especially usage of cost effective technology to boost farmer’s incomes. They also spoke about regional and global developments.

Pakistan: Christian man targetted by 'blasphemy business group' faces possible death penalty

IANS | March 19, 2026 4:32 PM

Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) A Christian man in Pakistan, accused under controversial blasphemy laws of the country, is awaiting a possible death sentence. The case has gained attention as it involves the so-called "blasphemy business group", an organised network accused of making false blasphemy accusations to trap people for blackmail and extortion, a report has stated.