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MoS Pabitra Margherita meets Tuvalu Minister to boost cooperation on climate, sustainable development

IANS | April 24, 2026 12:52 PM

Funafuti, April 24 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday met Tuvalu’s Minister for Home, Climate Change, and Environment, Maina Vakafua Talia, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation across areas, including climate resilience, disaster preparedness, sustainable development and capacity building.

India, New Zealand set to sign FTA for improved market access on April 27

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) As India and New Zealand prepare to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Monday, both sides are expected to benefit from expanded trade ties and improved market access, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said.

UN official praises India’s counter-terrorism efforts in meeting with MEA Secretary Sibi George

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:54 AM

New York, April 24 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George held a meeting with Alexandre Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General (USG) for Counter-Terrorism, and discussed India’s robust cooperation with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in combating the threat of terrorism.

Intelligence signals turmoil in Jaish-e-Mohammad as mystery around Masood Azhar deepens

Vicky Nanjappa | April 24, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The mystery around Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar is growing with each passing day. His own cadres have been questioning the top leadership about his whereabouts.

Pakistan forces disappear three more civilians in Balochistan: Rights group

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:31 AM

Quetta, April 24 (IANS) Another three civilians, including women, were allegedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Friday.

Lee's India, Vietnam tour underscores push for energy security, supply chain resilience

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi/Hanoi, April 24 (IANS) President Lee Jae Myung's state visits to India and Vietnam this week highlighted South Korea's growing focus on securing energy supplies and strengthening raw material supply chains as global markets face mounting uncertainty from the conflict in the Middle East.

COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi inducted into International Hall of Fame at US Army War College

IANS | April 24, 2026 9:56 AM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi was inducted into the International Hall of Fame at the Army War College (AWC), Carlisle Barracks, United States, marking a significant recognition of his military career and leadership, said the Indian Army on Friday.

RSS model build on trust, teamwork: Dattatreya Hosbale

IANS | April 24, 2026 9:11 AM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said the organisation’s ability to build scalable and socially impactful models rests on a foundation of trust, teamwork and a spirit of sacrifice, offering lessons for institutions globally.

MEA Secretary Sibi George discusses UN reform, Global South with Antonio Guterres

IANS | April 24, 2026 9:06 AM

United Nations, April 24 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Ministry Secretary Sibi George met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and discussed reforms of the international organisation raising the voice of the Global South.

US defence officials say 'Golden Dome' push advancing to counter missile threats

IANS | April 24, 2026 8:25 AM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) Senior US defence officials said that the Pentagon’s “Golden Dome for America” missile defence initiative is advancing ahead of schedule, as Washington accelerates efforts to counter a new generation of aerial and missile threats.

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MoS Pabitra Margherita meets Tuvalu Minister to boost cooperation on climate, sustainable development

India, New Zealand set to sign FTA for improved market access on April 27

UN official praises India’s counter-terrorism efforts in meeting with MEA Secretary Sibi George

Intelligence signals turmoil in Jaish-e-Mohammad as mystery around Masood Azhar deepens

Pakistan forces disappear three more civilians in Balochistan: Rights group

Lee's India, Vietnam tour underscores push for energy security, supply chain resilience

COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi inducted into International Hall of Fame at US Army War College

RSS model build on trust, teamwork: Dattatreya Hosbale

MEA Secretary Sibi George discusses UN reform, Global South with Antonio Guterres

US defence officials say 'Golden Dome' push advancing to counter missile threats

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