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India’s women's empowerment, renewable energy initiatives spotlighted at UNHRC

IANS | October 1, 2026 9:05 PM

Geneva, Oct 1 (IANS) India’s experience in advancing women’s economic empowerment through financial inclusion, digital access and entrepreneurship was highlighted at the ongoing 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), with several government initiatives cited as examples of how greater access to banking and credit can strengthen women’s economic autonomy and livelihoods.

India and Bangladesh reaffirm longstanding ties, discuss matters of mutual interest

IANS | October 1, 2026 9:02 PM

Dhaka, Oct 1 (IANS) India and Bangladesh reaffirmed the enduring bilateral ties and cooperation and discussed issues of mutual interest during a meeting between India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi and Bangladesh’s Minister of Liberation War Affairs, Ahmed Aazam Khan in Dhaka.

Seychelles' swift, life-saving assistance helps 17 Indian fishermen stranded in high seas

IANS | October 1, 2026 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) As many as 17 Indian fishermen aboard fishing boat 'IFB Sajira', which suffered an engine failure in the high seas off the coast of Seychelles, were helped to safety by the island nation's authorities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

Afghanistan: 10 killed, nine injured in Pakistani airstrikes

IANS | October 1, 2026 8:46 PM

Kabul, Oct 1 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed, and nine others injured in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Helmand, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Thursday.

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir pushed to precipice of historic breakdown: Report

IANS | October 1, 2026 8:41 PM

Islamabad, Oct 1 (IANS) The recent so-called elections held in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which continues to remain paralysed even weeks after the final ballots were cast, have pushed this highly volatile, mountain-fringed occupied territory to the precipice of a "historic breakdown", with people threatening to breach the Line of Control (LoC). a report has detailed.

Deck reception onboard INS Tarkash in Mombasa underscores strong India-Kenya bond

IANS | October 1, 2026 7:34 PM

Nairobi, Oct 1 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, and Captain Rohit Mishra, Commanding Officer of INS Tarkash, co-hosted a deck reception onboard the Indian Navy's frontline guided-missile frigate in Mombasa, celebrating enduring maritime cooperation and friendship between the two countries, the High Commission of India in Kenya said on Thursday.

Extending full cooperation and support to Capt Smit Machchhar, his family: Indian envoy

IANS | October 1, 2026 7:30 PM

Dubai/New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Describing Captain Smit Machchhar as a "brave son of India" who averted a great tragedy, India's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Deepak Mittal, said that he met the family of injured Flydubai pilot in Dubai on Thursday and conveyed Indian government's full support.

Varuna sea phase reaffirms strong and enduring India-France maritime partnership: Navy

IANS | October 1, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship Trishul has completed the sea phase of the 24th edition of Exercise 'Varuna' with the French Navy, drilling alongside two French frigates, a nuclear attack submarine, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft in the Mediterranean, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.

'Close India-Israel bond of friendship further strengthened by Captain Machchhar's heroics'

IANS | October 1, 2026 6:30 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 1 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson David Mencer said on Thursday that people of Israel are "extremely grateful" and have a "huge amount of respect" for Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar who saved the lives of 174 passengers on board flydubai flight with his ultimate act of bravery.

India and Fiji discuss strengthening defence cooperation, free and open Indo-Pacific

IANS | October 1, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) India and Fiji on Thursday discussed strengthening defence and maritime cooperation, defence industry engagement, capacity building and training, and enhancing collaboration towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

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India’s women's empowerment, renewable energy initiatives spotlighted at UNHRC

India and Bangladesh reaffirm longstanding ties, discuss matters of mutual interest

Seychelles' swift, life-saving assistance helps 17 Indian fishermen stranded in high seas

Afghanistan: 10 killed, nine injured in Pakistani airstrikes

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir pushed to precipice of historic breakdown: Report

Deck reception onboard INS Tarkash in Mombasa underscores strong India-Kenya bond

Extending full cooperation and support to Capt Smit Machchhar, his family: Indian envoy

Varuna sea phase reaffirms strong and enduring India-France maritime partnership: Navy

'Close India-Israel bond of friendship further strengthened by Captain Machchhar's heroics'

India and Fiji discuss strengthening defence cooperation, free and open Indo-Pacific

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