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India, Cyprus discuss bilateral ties and institutional cooperation

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:40 PM

Nicosia, April 17 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish held a meeting with Cyprus' Minister of Justice and Public Order Costas Fytiris on Friday, discussing issues related to the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, including institutional cooperation between the two countries, extradition and criminal matters, exchange of prisoners, and various consular matters affecting Indian nationals.

India welcomes Israel–Lebanon ceasefire, every step leading towards peace

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India on Friday welcomed the ceasefire announced between Israel and Lebanon, expressing support for every step that leads towards peace.

Baloch group claims attack on Pakistani military camp, highway blockade

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:04 PM

Quetta, April 17 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Pakistani military camp in Jhao area and blocking of a key highway in Kharan area of Balochistan province, local media reported on Friday citing a statement issued by the group.

India, China discuss implementation of SCO Leaders decisions, organisation's future course

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:01 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India and China held Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Bilateral Consultations in New Delhi, discussing the implementation of the SCO Leaders' decisions and the future course of the organisation.

Lack of funds hinder free treatment of cancer patients in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | April 17, 2026 1:44 PM

Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) Free treatment of cancer patients at three major medical teaching institutions of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been hampered due to lack of funds, local media reported on Friday, citing officials.

Pak-linked drug flow via Golden Crescent increases; India intensifies multi-agency crackdown

Vicky Nanjappa | April 17, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The focus of the Indian security agencies dealing with the menace of narcotic smuggling has been largely on the contraband originating from the Golden Crescent of Pakistan-Afghanistan.

Australia: Man hospitalised after southwest Sydney stabbing

IANS | April 17, 2026 1:23 PM

Sydney, April 17 (IANS) Police are investigating after a man was hospitalised following a late-night stabbing attack in southwest Sydney, with a teenage boy charged over a separate stabbing that occurred on Tuesday.

NIA to probe ISI-linked CCTV spy case; wider network, foreign funding under lens

Vicky Nanjappa | April 17, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The busting of the ISI’s spy network that used CCTV cameras to gather live feed of sensitive locations in various parts of the country will now be probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The case was first cracked by the Ghaziabad police, and investigations revealed that the network was widespread, and hence the need for an NIA probe.

Shown deep commitment to strengthening India-US ties: Trump congratulates Delhi L-G Taranjit Sandhu

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:02 AM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) The United States Embassy in India on Friday shared a post by US President Donald Trump congratulating former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on assuming charge as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, highlighting his diplomatic experience and contributions to strengthening India-US ties.

UN chief welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, urges full compliance with international law

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:53 AM

United Nations, April 17 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, expressing hope that it would help advance efforts toward lasting peace in the region.

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India, Cyprus discuss bilateral ties and institutional cooperation

India welcomes Israel–Lebanon ceasefire, every step leading towards peace

Baloch group claims attack on Pakistani military camp, highway blockade

India, China discuss implementation of SCO Leaders decisions, organisation's future course

Lack of funds hinder free treatment of cancer patients in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pak-linked drug flow via Golden Crescent increases; India intensifies multi-agency crackdown

Australia: Man hospitalised after southwest Sydney stabbing

NIA to probe ISI-linked CCTV spy case; wider network, foreign funding under lens

Shown deep commitment to strengthening India-US ties: Trump congratulates Delhi L-G Taranjit Sandhu

UN chief welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, urges full compliance with international law

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