Indian defence officials visit Ethiopian military academy in Holota

IANS | September 29, 2026 9:42 PM

Addis Ababa, Sep 29 (IANS) Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Sanjay Kumar, along with an Indian delegation, visited the Ethiopian Military Academy in Holota on Tuesday. During the visit, the Indian delegation was briefed about the training capabilities of the Ethiopian Military Academy.

Pakistan: Two killed, minor abducted in Balochistan amid rising violence

IANS | September 29, 2026 9:41 PM

Quetta, Sep 29 (IANS) At least two people were killed and two others injured while a minor boy was abducted after unidentified armed men attacked a residence with a rocket launcher and gunfire in Balochistan's Kech district, a leading human rights organisation stated on Tuesday.

FM Sitharaman holds talks on Qatar's $10 bn investment plan for India

IANS | September 29, 2026 9:08 PM

Doha/New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday held a discussion with her Qatar counterpart Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari on the implementation of the $10 billion Qatari investment commitment in India and the finalisation of the Bilateral Investment Treaty.

India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise Kazind 2026 begins in Oskemen

IANS | September 29, 2026 9:05 PM

Astana, Sep 29 (IANS) The opening ceremony of the India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise 'Kazind 2026' was held at Oskemen on Tuesday with Major General Zhenis Maralov, Chief of Regional Command East of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, presiding over it, the Indian Army said.

Pakistan: Ahmadiyya community condemns growing attacks in Punjab province

IANS | September 29, 2026 8:55 PM

Islamabad, Sep 29 (IANS) The Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan has strongly condemned attack on an Ahmadi man in country's Punjab province, terming it as a "cowardly assault" and highlighting that it was motivated by his faith and part of a broader pattern of violence and hostility against Ahmadis, a report has detailed.

US bans more Canadian goods as trade war grows

IANS | September 29, 2026 8:41 PM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday began enforcing import bans on specified Canadian alcohol, dairy and other products, widening a trade confrontation between the neighbouring countries as businesses face overlapping tariffs and restrictions.

India conveyed concerns over SRIA to US Congressional delegation: MEA

IANS | September 29, 2026 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India conveyed its concerns to a visiting US Congressional delegation over the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA), including the impact it could have on bilateral relations and on the international energy market, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.