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India and UK discuss strengthening cooperation, advancing Commonwealth reforms

IANS | March 9, 2026 9:01 PM

London, March 9 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held a meeting with UK's Minister for Latin America, Caribbean and Multilateral Chris Elmore on the sidelines of Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) on Monday, discussing strengthening cooperation between two nations and working with partners to advance Commonwealth reforms.

UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 17 UAVs amid West Asia conflict

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:54 PM

Abu Dhabi, March 9 (IANS) The UAE's Ministry of Defence said on Monday that its air defences detected 15 ballistic missiles, of which 12 were destroyed, while three fell into the sea.

Taiwan rejects Chinese Foreign Minister's remarks, calls China 'troublemaker'

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:48 PM

Taipei, March 9 (IANS) Taipei on Monday rejected Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent remarks about Taiwan, terming Beijing as a "troublemaker" in the international community and a “saboteur of cross-strait peace", local media reported.

India advises its nationals in Iran not to approach land border without prior coordination with Embassy

IANS | March 9, 2026 7:36 PM

Tehran, March 9 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Tehran on Monday advised its nationals in Iran not to approach any of the land borders for travelling outside the country without prior coordination with the Embassy.

India advises its nationals in Bahrain to remain vigilant amid West Asia tensions

IANS | March 9, 2026 6:48 PM

Manama, March 9 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Bahrain on Monday advised Indian nationals in the country to remain vigilant and take due care amid the prevailing regional situation.

Nearly 55,000 Nepalis in West Asia register online amid US–Iran conflict

IANS | March 9, 2026 6:03 PM

Kathmandu, March 9 (IANS) Nearly 55,000 Nepali citizens in West Asia have updated their details in an online rescue tracking system launched by the Nepali government, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.

NRIs are ambassadors of Indian culture: BJP National Spokesperson Pratyush Kanth

IANS | March 9, 2026 5:33 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Pratyush Kanth said on Monday that non-resident Indians (NRIs) are the true ambassadors of Indian culture, who have a crucial role to play in achieving "Viksit Bharat@2047".

Pakistani Generals have put security of entire region at risk: Afghan Foreign Minister

IANS | March 9, 2026 5:25 PM

Kabul, March 9 (IANS) Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has accused the Pakistani Army Generals of putting the security of whole region at risk instead of resolving the country's internal issues, local media reported on Monday.

Bangladesh: Hindu boy fatally run over during robbery

IANS | March 9, 2026 4:56 PM

Dhaka, March 9 (IANS) In yet another disturbing incident of violence against the minority community in Bangladesh, a young Hindu boy was fatally run over following a confrontation with robbers attempting to seize his vehicle, local media reported on Monday.

Belgium: Synagogue damaged in explosion in Liege

IANS | March 9, 2026 4:27 PM

Brussels, March 9 (IANS) A synagogue in the Belgian city of Liege was damaged by an explosion on Monday, according to local police. The blast happened in front of the synagogue at around 4 am (local time), causing damage to the windows of the buildings in its surroundings, police spokesperson said, Euro News reported.

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India and UK discuss strengthening cooperation, advancing Commonwealth reforms

UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 17 UAVs amid West Asia conflict

Taiwan rejects Chinese Foreign Minister's remarks, calls China 'troublemaker'

India advises its nationals in Iran not to approach land border without prior coordination with Embassy

India advises its nationals in Bahrain to remain vigilant amid West Asia tensions

Nearly 55,000 Nepalis in West Asia register online amid US–Iran conflict

NRIs are ambassadors of Indian culture: BJP National Spokesperson Pratyush Kanth

Pakistani Generals have put security of entire region at risk: Afghan Foreign Minister

Bangladesh: Hindu boy fatally run over during robbery

Belgium: Synagogue damaged in explosion in Liege

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