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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.

Deeply disturbing, unacceptable: India says attacks against energy installations in Gulf need to cease

IANS | March 19, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India on Thursday termed the recent attacks against energy installations in different locations across the Gulf region as "deeply disturbing", highlighting that such actions will only further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario for the whole world.

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss West Asia situation, need for de-escalation

IANS | March 19, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday regarding the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy.

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.

All rhetoric, no action: Saudi Arabia realises Pakistan not dependable security partner

IANS | March 19, 2026 4:50 PM

Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan's response to the ongoing conflict in West Asia has sparked concerns about the strength and credibility of the Saudi–Pakistan Strategic Military Defence Agreement. Recent events involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have revealed cracks in ties long projected as strategic and reliable.

Pakistan fires over 70 artillery shells in Afghanistan's Kunar despite halt in hostility for Eid al-Fitr

IANS | March 19, 2026 4:47 PM

Kabul, March 19 (IANS) Pakistani military forces fired over 70 artillery shells in Afghanistan's Kunar province, local media reported on Thursday, citing officials. The incident coincided with Eid al-Fitr, during which Afghanistan and Pakistan had announced a temporary pause in hostilities.

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.

Pakistan faces potential medicine shortages due to Middle East tensions: Report

IANS | March 19, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry could face a shortage of lifesaving drugs in coming weeks due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East even as medical treatment costs already remain unbearable for the majority, a new report has said.

Bad poll results prompt Nepal Congress President Gagan Thapa to resign

IANS | March 19, 2026 3:17 PM

Kathmandu, March 19 (IANS) Gagan Thapa, who was elected president of the Nepali Congress through a controversially-held special general convention in January, has resigned from his post following the party's electoral setback in the recently held parliamentary elections.

Vikram Doraiswami appointed as India's next Ambassador to China

IANS | March 19, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Vikram K Doraiswami, presently High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

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

Deeply disturbing, unacceptable: India says attacks against energy installations in Gulf need to cease

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss West Asia situation, need for de-escalation

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

All rhetoric, no action: Saudi Arabia realises Pakistan not dependable security partner

Pakistan fires over 70 artillery shells in Afghanistan's Kunar despite halt in hostility for Eid al-Fitr

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

Pakistan faces potential medicine shortages due to Middle East tensions: Report

Bad poll results prompt Nepal Congress President Gagan Thapa to resign

Vikram Doraiswami appointed as India's next Ambassador to China

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