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PoK protests directly affect conditions Pakistan must meet to preserve privileged access to EU market

IANS | August 28, 2026 7:21 PM

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) The recent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which witnessed the killing of dozens of civilians, a prolonged communication blackout and the use of anti-terrorism apparatus against local groups and activists, directly affect the conditions that Pakistan must meet to continue its privileged access to the European market, a report has detailed.

India and Kuwait agree to strengthen defence cooperation

IANS | August 28, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on Friday, where the two countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation across a wide range of areas, including training, military exercises, military medicine, staff talks, defence industry, and Research and Development.

India and Sri Lanka review ongoing initiatives, new project proposals to deepen partnership

IANS | August 28, 2026 6:45 PM

Colombo/New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Mahishini Colonne on Friday reviewed the ongoing initiatives of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation and examined new project proposals to deepen bilateral ties across various sectors.

Lankan President Dissanayake hands over title deeds to 165 families under Indian Housing Project

IANS | August 28, 2026 6:14 PM

Colombo, Aug 28 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, along with the acting High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka, Maitrey Kulkarni and several other Ministers and MPs, on Friday handed over title deeds to 165 beneficiary families covered under Phase III of the Indian Housing Project.

320 Indian nationals remain out of contact after Nepal floods, 400 on Chinese side safe: MEA

IANS | August 28, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that 320 Indian nationals remained out of contact following the deadly floods in Nepal, while 400 Indian nationals on the Chinese side were safe.

India, Laos discuss deepening bilateral partnership marking 70 years of diplomatic ties

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:57 PM

Vientiane, Aug 28 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Friday addressed members of the Laos Ministry of Foreign Affairs and senior dignitaries at a joint seminar titled ‘India and Lao PDR at 70: From Development Partnership to Comprehensive Partnership', highlighting the long-standing historical ties between the two countries built on mutual trust.

India steps up humanitarian assistance to Nepal, third flight to carry more relief material

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:49 PM

Kathmandu/New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India is stepping up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating flash floods that has left hundreds dead, with a third aircraft carrying relief supplies expected to depart for the neighbouring country Friday evening, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

Iran's FM says diplomacy possible if US understands pressure does not work

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:33 PM

Tehran, Aug 28 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that diplomacy with the United States can get back on track if Washington realises that pressure against Tehran does not work.

Rescued from Nepal floods, 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu received by EAM Jaishankar at Delhi airport

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday received 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who arrived at the Delhi airport from Kathmandu after being rescued from the devastating floods that hit the Himalayan nation on Wednesday.

India, Australia reaffirm maritime partnership, discuss strengthening naval engagement

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:15 PM

Canberra, Aug 28 (IANS) India and Australia on Friday reaffirmed their strong maritime partnership and discussed further strengthening cooperation between the navies of the two nations.

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PoK protests directly affect conditions Pakistan must meet to preserve privileged access to EU market

India and Kuwait agree to strengthen defence cooperation

India and Sri Lanka review ongoing initiatives, new project proposals to deepen partnership

Lankan President Dissanayake hands over title deeds to 165 families under Indian Housing Project

320 Indian nationals remain out of contact after Nepal floods, 400 on Chinese side safe: MEA

India, Laos discuss deepening bilateral partnership marking 70 years of diplomatic ties

India steps up humanitarian assistance to Nepal, third flight to carry more relief material

Iran's FM says diplomacy possible if US understands pressure does not work

Rescued from Nepal floods, 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu received by EAM Jaishankar at Delhi airport

India, Australia reaffirm maritime partnership, discuss strengthening naval engagement

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