Shared values model under strain amid grey-zone conflicts, say experts at MPAGD 2026

Vicky Nanjappa | March 17, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) “The world is entering a new era of grey-zone conflicts where traditional international institutions are increasingly struggling to manage evolving geopolitical tensions,” said Daniel Benaim, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Peninsula Affairs, during his keynote address at the Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue (MPAGD) 2026 in Udaipur.

Indian‑flagged LPG tanker 'Nanda Devi' arrives at Gujarat's Vadinar Port

IANS | March 17, 2026 12:06 PM

Bhuj, March 17 (IANS) The Indian‑flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker 'Nanda Devi' arrived at Vadinar Port in Gujarat at about 11.25 a.m. on Tuesday, becoming the second LPG carrier to reach the west coast this week after 'Shivalik' docked at Mundra Port a day earlier, officials confirmed.

INTERPOL liaison officers' meet focuses on strengthening global crime cooperation

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:51 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday highlighted the importance of INTERPOL liaison officers in strengthening international cooperation against transnational crime while addressing the 12th INTERPOL Liaison Officers Conference organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi.

Govt dismisses viral claim of militant attack on Army in Baramulla as fake

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The government on Monday dismissed claims circulating on social media about militants attacking the Indian Army in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, describing the reports as "fake" and clarifying that there were no casualties among Indian security forces.