India, France discuss space collaboration, review ISRO-CNES cooperation at Strategic Dialogue

IANS | November 10, 2026 11:25 PM

Paris, Nov 10 (IANS) India and France on Tuesday reviewed progress in their bilateral space cooperation, including between ISRO and CNES, and discussed pathways to facilitate commercial space collaboration between the two countries’ space industrial ecosystems at the 3rd India-France Strategic Space Dialogue in Paris, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

US moved diplomats over Iran threat: Secretary of State

IANS | November 10, 2026 9:45 PM

Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) The United States has moved diplomatic personnel away from security threats overseas, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as he voiced concern over Iranian-linked activities and the danger of a wider regional conflict.

Developed countries must fulfil climate finance obligations: India at COP31

IANS | November 10, 2026 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India has called on developed countries to fulfil their climate finance obligations under Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement and reaffirmed its commitment to climate multilateralism, seeking a fair, equitable and ambitious outcome at the UNFCCC COP31 being held in Antalya, Turkey, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said on Tuesday.

NHRC chief meets Nigeria’s Attorney-General, discusses cooperation on human rights

IANS | November 10, 2026 8:11 PM

Abuja, Nov 10 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Justice V Ramasubramanian met Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi on Tuesday, exploring avenues for strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the fields of human rights, access to justice and the rule of law, the High Commission of India in Nigeria said.

Death sentence continues to hang over Sheikh Hasina on return to Bangladesh

IANS | November 10, 2026 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) A request to the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi for travel and identity documents for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return home from a self-imposed exile since August 2024 has reportedly invited severe reactions in Dhaka, where her safety and that of her colleagues appear to be under question.

India in touch with UK authorities over arrest of Merchant Navy captain: MEA

IANS | November 10, 2026 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India is in touch with the UK High Commission in New Delhi as well as the UK Foreign Office regarding the arrest of Indian merchant navy master Captain Ajay Pant in the United Kingdom, and is doing its best for his safety and well-being, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

Nadda arrives in Sri Lanka to attend BIMSTEC health ministers meeting

IANS | November 10, 2026 6:53 PM

Colombo, Nov 10 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda arrived in Sri Lanka's Colombo on Tuesday to participate in the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting. India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, welcomed Nadda in the Lankan capital.