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India, Tanzania discuss deepening parliamentary cooperation

IANS | October 6, 2026 12:48 PM

Dar es Salaam, Oct 6 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh held a meeting with Tanzania National Assembly Speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu on the sidelines of the 153rd International Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tanzania's Arusha on Tuesday, with discussions held on further deepening parliamentary cooperation, capacity building, and skill development between the two nations.

India, Cote d'Ivoire discuss strengthening collaboration in skill development

IANS | October 6, 2026 12:14 PM

Abidjan, Oct 6 (IANS) India and Cote d'Ivoire discussed opportunities to strengthen collaboration in skill development, vocational and technical education, knowledge sharing and capacity building (ITEC).

EAM Jaishankar begins five-day visit to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Ethiopia

IANS | October 6, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar embarked on a five-day official visit to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Ethiopia starting Tuesday, aimed at deepening India's bilateral partnership with the three African nations.

Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav arrives in Fiji to attend Pre-COP discussions

IANS | October 6, 2026 11:19 AM

Suva, Oct 6 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment Bhupender Yadav arrived in Fiji’s Nadi on Tuesday to participate in the Pre-COP discussions co-hosted by Australia and Fiji.

Swiss Prez Guy Parmelin to visit Noida airport today; security tightened in Jewar

IANS | October 6, 2026 11:02 AM

Greater Noida, Oct 6 (IANS) Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin is scheduled to visit Noida International Airport in Jewar on Tuesday as part of his state visit to India, with security arrangements stepped up across Greater Noida and along the route from Delhi, officials said.

India reiterates call to reform international financial institutions to ensure funding for development

IANS | October 6, 2026 10:28 AM

United Nations, Oct 6 (IANS) India has reiterated its call for reforming international financial institutions to give the Global South its due representation and ensure developing nations have access to affordable and predictable funds.

India urges all members to pay UN dues on time, highlights its record of prompt payments

IANS | October 6, 2026 9:39 AM

United Nations, Oct 6 (IANS) India which has consecutively made the UN “Honours List” for prompt payment of its dues, has urged all member nations to send in their dues on time, and to ensure adequate funding for development agenda.

Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung to visit India next week

IANS | October 6, 2026 9:32 AM

Kathmandu, Oct 6 (IANS) Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung is scheduled to visit India next week to participate in the first meeting of the home ministers of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), scheduled for October 13, a senior official has said.

Adani Power, Druk Green Power to set up 770 MW hydropower project in Bhutan

IANS | October 6, 2026 9:12 AM

Thimpu/Ahmedabad, Oct 6 (IANS) Adani Power and Druk Green Power Corp (DGPC), Bhutan’s state-owned generation utility, on Tuesday announced to set up a 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan.

Indian origin Trinidad student crowned Miss India Worldwide

IANS | October 6, 2026 9:04 AM

Port of Spain, Oct 6 (IANS) Hailey Pysadee, a 19-year-old law student representing Trinidad and Tobago, has been crowned Miss India Worldwide 2026 at the 33rd edition of the international pageant for women of Indian origin.

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India, Tanzania discuss deepening parliamentary cooperation

India, Cote d'Ivoire discuss strengthening collaboration in skill development

EAM Jaishankar begins five-day visit to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Ethiopia

Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav arrives in Fiji to attend Pre-COP discussions

Swiss Prez Guy Parmelin to visit Noida airport today; security tightened in Jewar

India reiterates call to reform international financial institutions to ensure funding for development

India urges all members to pay UN dues on time, highlights its record of prompt payments

Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung to visit India next week

Adani Power, Druk Green Power to set up 770 MW hydropower project in Bhutan

Indian origin Trinidad student crowned Miss India Worldwide

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