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Civilians must be protected, perpetrators held accountable: UN expert slams Pakistan's strikes on Afghanistan

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:51 PM

Kabul, April 28 (IANS) Richard Bennett, the United Nations' Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, on Tuesday called for "prompt, independent and thorough investigations" as fresh reports cited that at least seven people have been killed and 75 injured in Pakistani strikes targetting Afghanistan's Kunar province.

UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+ in big jolt to oil cartel

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it was leaving the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels in what is seen as a major setback to the group of oil-exporting countries led by Saudi Arabia.

Rajnath Singh discusses defence cooperation with counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:34 PM

Bishkek, April 28 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held meetings with his counterparts from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek on Tuesday.

UNGA President Annalena Baerbock lauds India's role at UN

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:29 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday lauded India's role in the United Nations and across all three pillars of the UN Charter.

Ecuador Foreign Minister to begin key Delhi visit on Wednesday

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Ecuador's Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld will be visiting India from April 29 to May 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.

India strongly condemns Mali terror attacks, condoles death of Defence Minister

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:39 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India on Tuesday expressed condolences on the demise of General Sadio Camara, Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs of Mali, while strongly condemning the ongoing terrorist attacks in the African nation targeting multiple locations.

Pakistan faces fertiliser crisis amid Strait of Hormuz closure

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Amid the ongoing Middle East tension, Pakistan is facing a fertiliser crisis that is exposing deep structural vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s agricultural economy, a report has said.

India and Armenia discuss enhancing bilateral air power ties

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal, A P Singh held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia Lt Gen Edvard Asryan in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on enhancing operational cooperation, interoperability and strengthening bilateral air power ties.

Nepal's slow economic growth to continue this year: Statistics body

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:20 PM

Kathmandu, April 28 (IANS) Nepal's prolonged sluggish economic growth is likely to continue in the current fiscal year 2025-26, with the National Statistics Office projecting growth at 3.85 per cent on Tuesday.

New IMF conditions bring more trouble for financially-starving Pakistan

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) In fresh trouble for financially-starving Pakistan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has added 11 new conditions to the ongoing $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, according to a new report.

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Civilians must be protected, perpetrators held accountable: UN expert slams Pakistan's strikes on Afghanistan

UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+ in big jolt to oil cartel

Rajnath Singh discusses defence cooperation with counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan

UNGA President Annalena Baerbock lauds India's role at UN

Ecuador Foreign Minister to begin key Delhi visit on Wednesday

India strongly condemns Mali terror attacks, condoles death of Defence Minister

Pakistan faces fertiliser crisis amid Strait of Hormuz closure

India and Armenia discuss enhancing bilateral air power ties

Nepal's slow economic growth to continue this year: Statistics body

New IMF conditions bring more trouble for financially-starving Pakistan

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