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India and Germany agree to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, defence

IANS | April 15, 2026 1:34 PM

Berlin, April 15 (IANS) India and Germany held Foreign Office Consultations in Berlin and agreed to further deepen and diversify cooperation in areas of contemporary relevance, including critical and emerging technologies, defence, industrial collaboration, digital governance, renewable energy, green hydrogen, innovation, and development cooperation in third countries, the MEA said on Wednesday.

Important step towards more inclusive governance: Lankan envoy on women's reservation bill

IANS | April 15, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Mahishini Colonne, speaking about the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam on Wednesday, said that greater women's participation in political institutions can bring diverse perspectives to policymaking.

Ambedkar’s constitutional morality can strengthen multilateralism in fragmented world: P Harish

IANS | April 15, 2026 10:15 AM

New York, April 15 (IANS) B.R. Ambedkar’s concept of constitutional morality can strengthen multilateralism in a world beset by conflicts and political fragmentation, according to India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish.

Global leaders urged to boost trust with transparent public spending

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:04 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) Governments across the world must prioritise efficient, targeted and transparent spending to sustain public trust and economic stability, policymakers and experts said, highlighting lessons from recent fiscal crises and reform efforts across countries.

Middle East conflict threatens global growth, sparks inflation fears

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:17 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) War in the Middle East is threatening to slow global growth and push up prices, IMF officials warned, as supply disruptions spread across energy markets and trade flows.

Global markets resilient despite Middle East volatility, IMF warns of rising debt risks

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:59 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) Global financial markets have remained resilient despite volatility triggered by the Middle East conflict, the International Monetary Fund said and warned that rising debt levels and limited policy space could amplify risks if conditions worsen.

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker arrives in India to boost bilateral ties, strategic partnership

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:58 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Austria’s Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker arrived in India on Wednesday for his first official visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across key sectors such as trade, investment and emerging technologies.

Europe eyes NATO fallback plan amid US doubts

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:21 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) Amidst growing concerns over Donald Trump’s stance on the alliance and tensions linked to the Iran war, Europe is drawing up a contingency plan to defend the continent using NATO’s existing military structures if the United States reduces its role, a media report said.

Trump says second round of Iran talks possible in days

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:08 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said a second round of direct talks with Iran could take place “over the next two days,” signalling a possible diplomatic opening even as the United States presses ahead with a naval blockade targeting Iranian-linked shipping.

Europe plans Hormuz mission without US: Report

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:02 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) European countries are preparing a postwar plan to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz without direct US involvement, as tensions from the Iran conflict reshape trans-Atlantic ties.

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India and Germany agree to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, defence

Important step towards more inclusive governance: Lankan envoy on women's reservation bill

Ambedkar’s constitutional morality can strengthen multilateralism in fragmented world: P Harish

Global leaders urged to boost trust with transparent public spending

Middle East conflict threatens global growth, sparks inflation fears

Global markets resilient despite Middle East volatility, IMF warns of rising debt risks

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker arrives in India to boost bilateral ties, strategic partnership

Europe eyes NATO fallback plan amid US doubts

Trump says second round of Iran talks possible in days

Europe plans Hormuz mission without US: Report

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