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India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise reinforces military cooperation, improves interoperability

IANS | April 24, 2026 7:40 PM

Tashkent, April 24 (IANS) The seventh edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise 'Dustlik' culminated with a final validation exercise and closing ceremony at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangam, on Friday. According to the Indian Defence Ministry, the exercise reinforced military cooperation and improved interoperability between the Indian Army and the Armed Forces of the Uzbekistan.

Situation in Iran remains serious, Embassy providing assistance to Indian nationals: MEA

IANS | April 24, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India on Friday said that the situation in Iran remains serious and the Embassy in Tehran continues to assist Indian nationals still remaining in the country.

How China's industrial strength poses a big threat to Europe

IANS | April 24, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Europe is losing its strategic autonomy as it is getting increasingly dependent on Chinese factories for goods, even for the Green Transition in energy that it is aiming for, according to an article.

India and Egypt bolster maritime ties during inaugural navy staff talks

IANS | April 24, 2026 6:37 PM

Cairo, April 24, (IANS) The inaugural Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks (NNST) between the Indian and the Egyptian Navy were held in Cairo on the sidelines of the 11th India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting, the Ministry of Defence stated on Friday.

Beijing rejects Trump's claim that intercepted Iranian ship carried 'gift' from China

IANS | April 24, 2026 6:10 PM

Beijing, April 24 (IANS) The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday denied allegations made by US President Donald Trump that an Iranian cargo ship intercepted by the US might have carried a “gift” from Beijing.

Nepal: Construction of hospital emergency block begins with Indian aid

IANS | April 24, 2026 5:51 PM

Kathmandu, April 24 (IANS) A hospital emergency block is being constructed at Ilam Hospital, located in Ilam Municipality in eastern Nepal, with financial assistance from the government of India.

Explosive drones from Iraq hit Kuwait’s border posts

IANS | April 24, 2026 5:50 PM

Kuwait, April 24, (IANS) Explosive drones that originated from Iraq hit two posts of Kuwait on the northern border, the country's Ministry of Defence stated on Friday.

Pakistan: Quetta residents fear rise in crime after police patrolling disrupted due to fuel shortage

IANS | April 24, 2026 5:30 PM

Quetta, April 23 (IANS) Routine police patrolling has been disrupted due to growing shortage of fuel for police patrol vehicles in Pakistan's Quetta, sparking concern among people over a potential increase in crime and delay in emergency response, local media reported on Friday.

Report highlights gaps in legal protections, custodial abuse allegations in Pakistan

IANS | April 24, 2026 5:18 PM

Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) A new alternate report submitted to the UN Committee against Torture by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) showcases gaps in Pakistan's legal protections, local media reported. The report, submitted ahead of the review of Pakistan's compliance with its obligations under the Convention against Torture, exposes incidents of custodial abuse and inadequacy in the country's enforcement of the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act, 2022.

India, S. Korea sign landmark Paris Agreement Article 6.2 pact to launch cross-border carbon market

IANS | April 24, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India and South Korea have taken a significant step toward advancing global climate cooperation by signing a bilateral agreement under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, a report has said.

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India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise reinforces military cooperation, improves interoperability

Situation in Iran remains serious, Embassy providing assistance to Indian nationals: MEA

How China's industrial strength poses a big threat to Europe

India and Egypt bolster maritime ties during inaugural navy staff talks

Beijing rejects Trump's claim that intercepted Iranian ship carried 'gift' from China

Nepal: Construction of hospital emergency block begins with Indian aid

Explosive drones from Iraq hit Kuwait’s border posts

Pakistan: Quetta residents fear rise in crime after police patrolling disrupted due to fuel shortage

Report highlights gaps in legal protections, custodial abuse allegations in Pakistan

India, S. Korea sign landmark Paris Agreement Article 6.2 pact to launch cross-border carbon market

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