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Quad advances shared priorities, expands regional engagement in 2026

IANS | November 6, 2026 8:03 PM

Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) The Quad’s engagements in 2026 reflected a more substantive approach and a greater clarity on its role in the Indo-Pacific. Through three separate foreign ministers’ meetings in New Delhi, Manila and Atlanta, the grouping has sharpened its common priorities, translated commitments into concrete action and expanded its engagement, a report has stated.

India-Indonesia joint military exercise Garuda Shakti concludes

IANS | November 6, 2026 8:02 PM

Jakarta, Nov 6 (IANS) The 12th edition of the India-Indonesia joint military exercise 'Garuda Shakti 2026' concluded with a closing ceremony at Banyuwangi in Indonesia on Thursday, marking the end of 11 days of intensive joint training, the Indian Embassy in Indonesia said.

Maiden course at RMSCE concludes with participants from 10 countries

IANS | November 6, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The maiden short course at the Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (RMSCE) under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) concluded at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) in New Delhi with participants from 10 partner countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

Envoys of Mali, Myanmar, Madagascar and Equatorial Guinea present credentials to President Murmu

IANS | November 6, 2026 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday accepted credentials from the envoys of four countries during a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. Diplomats from Mali, Myanmar, Madagascar and Equatorial Guinea presented their credentials to the President.

Global groups condemn sentencing of Pakistani human rights lawyers

IANS | November 6, 2026 6:46 PM

Islamabad, Nov 6 (IANS) Leading human rights organisation Amnesty International, along with 22 other international civil society organisations, on Friday strongly condemned the sentencing of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, saying the convictions mark a significant escalation in the misuse of the criminal justice system.

INS Trishul concludes port call at Greece's Souda Bay

IANS | November 6, 2026 6:28 PM

Athens/New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul has concluded its port call at Souda Bay in Greece as part of her ongoing deployment in the Mediterranean Sea, the Indian Navy stated on Friday. The visit, it said, provided an opportunity to further strengthen maritime engagement between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy through professional interactions, operational discussions and cultural engagements.

Pakistan: Islamabad must act as PoK burns

IANS | November 6, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) What began as protests over rising electricity tariffs, wheat prices, and governance failures has evolved into a broader challenge to Pakistan's administrative model in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan, exposing a reality that Islamabad has long sought to bury.

Nepal President receives Letter of Credence from India's new Ambassador

IANS | November 6, 2026 6:07 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 6 (IANS) Senior diplomat Sudhakar Dalela on Friday presented his credentials as Ambassador of India to Nepal to the country's President Ramchandra Paudel, at a ceremony held at President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas.

Deck reception onboard INS Sahyadri marks 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic ties

IANS | November 6, 2026 5:38 PM

Tokyo, Nov 6 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, and Vice Admiral A N Pramod, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, hosted a deck reception onboard INS Sahyadri commemorating the 75th anniversary of India-Japan diplomatic ties, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on Friday.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf continues to voice concerns over Imran Khan's health

IANS | November 6, 2026 5:33 PM

Islamabad, Nov 6 (IANS) The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has voiced fresh concerns over the health of its founder and country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan while urging the country's Chief Justice to ensure implementation of court orders about his treatment, local media reported on Friday.

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Quad advances shared priorities, expands regional engagement in 2026

India-Indonesia joint military exercise Garuda Shakti concludes

Maiden course at RMSCE concludes with participants from 10 countries

Envoys of Mali, Myanmar, Madagascar and Equatorial Guinea present credentials to President Murmu

Global groups condemn sentencing of Pakistani human rights lawyers

INS Trishul concludes port call at Greece's Souda Bay

Pakistan: Islamabad must act as PoK burns

Nepal President receives Letter of Credence from India's new Ambassador

Deck reception onboard INS Sahyadri marks 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic ties

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf continues to voice concerns over Imran Khan's health

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