Tank shell explosion kills three Japanese defence personnel

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:10 PM

Tokyo, April 21 (IANS) Three defence forces personnel have died and one injured after a premature explosion of a tank shell at a Ground Self-Defence Force (GSDF) training range in southwestern Japan, the country's media reported on Tuesday.

Pakistan enters over 20 IMF programmes, fails to break crisis cycle: Report

IANS | April 21, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Pakistan has entered more than 20 programmes with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over 65 years since 1958, and yet continues to remain trapped in a recurring cycle of economic crises, bailouts and temporary stabilisation without achieving durable structural reform, a report has lamented.

India gifts 2 tonnes of medical supplies to Tanzania

IANS | April 21, 2026 3:53 PM

Dar es Salaam, April 21 (IANS) India has handed over a substantial two-tonne consignment of essential life-saving medical supplies to the Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital in Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam, underscoring New Delhi’s commitment to international cooperation and humanitarian support.

India-Canada trade talks gain importance amid new world order

IANS | April 21, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) While trade negotiations between India and Canada have in the past been derailed due to political tensions between the two countries, the relaunch of talks during the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in March this year has provided a second chance to build a durable bilateral economic relationship amid the changed geopolitical landscape, according to India's former envoy to the North American country.

India-US defence ties, Indo-Pacific stability in focus as Army chief begins Hawaii visit

IANS | April 21, 2026 3:21 PM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with the Commanding General of United States Army Pacific, General Ronald P Clark and senior officials in Honolulu with discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.