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India and UAE discuss ways to strengthen investment ties, cultural exchanges

IANS | November 2, 2026 4:31 PM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 2 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance and Managing Director and Group CEO of L’IMAD Holding Company, Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, on Monday, holding discussions on prospects of scaling up economic engagement with a view to enhance investment flows and building long-term commercial partnerships that benefits both nations.

Pakistan's Lahore ranked world's most polluted city

IANS | November 2, 2026 3:01 PM

Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Lahore has been named the world's most polluted city on Monday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 530 and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations rising to 343 micrograms per cubic metre, local media reported.

India, Vietnam discuss ways to mark 55th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties

IANS | November 2, 2026 2:40 PM

Hanoi, Nov 2 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Monday discussed ways to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2027.

41-member Brazilian Army delegation visits India, reinforcing growing defence ties

IANS | November 2, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) A 41-member delegation from the Brazilian Army Command and General Staff College visited Delhi and Agra, fostering professional exchanges as part of its Foreign Study Tour, strengthening military camaraderie and further deepening India-Brazil defence cooperation.

Bangladesh: Police used tear gas, water cannons as garment workers block key highways over wages

IANS | November 2, 2026 2:08 PM

Dhaka, Nov 2 (IANS) Police used tear gas and water cannons on Monday to disperse striking garment workers in Dhaka’s Ashulia as escalating wage unrest saw over 1,000 workers block the Dhaka-Tangail and Nabinagar-Chandra highways, bringing traffic to a complete standstill over demands for a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000, local media reported.

US tariff waiver on Russia-linked oil purchases to boost India-US trade: Report

IANS | November 2, 2026 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The United States' decision to waive Russia-linked tariff and sanctions measures on major buyers of Russian-origin oil and gas could provide significant relief to Indian exporters, restore business confidence and help accelerate bilateral trade, a new report has said.

India, New Zealand FTA unlocking new opportunities in trade, investment

IANS | November 2, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India and New Zealand are entering a new phase of bilateral engagement, moving beyond traditional diplomatic friendship towards a comprehensive partnership anchored in trade, investment, technology, agriculture and strategic cooperation. The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant milestone in this journey, creating fresh opportunities for businesses, farmers, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), entrepreneurs and young professionals in both countries, according to an article in Directus, a Greek news portal.

Chinese mining projects in Afghanistan hurting local interests

IANS | November 2, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) China has increased its influence in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the US and is taking up mining projects in the Taliban-ruled country that are adversely impacting the local communities, according to a report in The National Interest news portal.

Six Indian tourists stranded in Nepal's Dolpa amid heavy snowfall rescued safely

IANS | November 2, 2026 12:48 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 2 (IANS) Six Indian tourists, stranded in the upper reaches of the remote Dolpa district in western Nepal amid heavy snowfall, were safely rescued by helicopter on Monday morning, a senior police officer in the district said.

India, Vietnam pledge to deepen defence cooperation

IANS | November 2, 2026 12:48 PM

Hanoi, Nov 2 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Monday reviewed the status of ongoing defence cooperation and agreed to further strengthen activities in this field.

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India and UAE discuss ways to strengthen investment ties, cultural exchanges

Pakistan's Lahore ranked world's most polluted city

India, Vietnam discuss ways to mark 55th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties

41-member Brazilian Army delegation visits India, reinforcing growing defence ties

Bangladesh: Police used tear gas, water cannons as garment workers block key highways over wages

US tariff waiver on Russia-linked oil purchases to boost India-US trade: Report

India, New Zealand FTA unlocking new opportunities in trade, investment

Chinese mining projects in Afghanistan hurting local interests

Six Indian tourists stranded in Nepal's Dolpa amid heavy snowfall rescued safely

India, Vietnam pledge to deepen defence cooperation

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