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Marco Rubio's visit provides opportunity to further advance India-US cooperation: MEA

IANS | October 20, 2026 3:37 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he arrived in Mumbai for his second visit to India, noting that his coming provides an opportunity to further advance cooperation across various pillars of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

ISI shifts propaganda playbook, uses foreign influencers to evade Indian agencies

Vicky Nanjappa | October 20, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) In the aftermath of the Indian agencies cracking down heavily on Indian influencers who were promoting pro-Pakistan content, fresh Intelligence reports suggest that the ISI is reaching out to foreign nationals for this purpose.

India, Netherlands discuss strengthening defence cooperation

IANS | October 20, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) India and the Netherlands on Tuesday discussed ways to further strengthen defence cooperation.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Mumbai, set to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 20, 2026 2:34 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for an official visit to India. Rubio is accompanied by his wife, Jeanette Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.

EAM Jaishankar, US Congressional delegation discuss trade, economic ties, Indo-Pacific cooperation

IANS | October 20, 2026 1:57 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with US Congressional delegation in Mumbai on Tuesday and appreciated their positive sentiments in taking forward ties between India and the US.

'Substantive conversation': Zelensky speaks with Rubio on missile interceptors, Russian attack warnings

IANS | October 20, 2026 1:46 PM

Kyiv, Oct 20 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a “substantive conversation” with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing ballistic missile interceptors, early warnings of Russian missile attacks and the restoration of satellite communication services used by Ukrainian forces.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Tajikistan PM, Iran's First Vice President in Dushanbe

IANS | October 20, 2026 1:28 PM

Dushanbe, Oct 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Tajikistan's Prime Minister, Qohir Rosulzoda, and Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe on Tuesday.

India to host first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum by year-end: Rajnath Singh

IANS | October 20, 2026 1:10 PM

Dushanbe, Oct 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India will host the first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum at the end of this year and invited all member countries to participate in it.

'No justification for terrorism, no double standards in dealing with it': Rajnath Singh at SCO Council of Heads of Govt Meeting

IANS | October 20, 2026 12:19 PM

Dushanbe, Oct 20 (IANS) Describing terrorism as one of the most serious threats to peace and development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that terrorism can never be justified and there should be no double standards in addressing it.

54 groups unleashed violence in France; Muslims, pro-Palestine, international amplifiers involved: Report

IANS | October 20, 2026 12:08 PM

Paris, Oct 20 (IANS) Fifty-four organisations and movements associated with France's October protests, along with their wider networks of supporters and international amplifiers, include communist parties, revolutionary socialist groups, Muslim student advocates, Palestinian solidarity organisations and international media outlets, according to an investigative report by Fox News Digital.

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Marco Rubio's visit provides opportunity to further advance India-US cooperation: MEA

ISI shifts propaganda playbook, uses foreign influencers to evade Indian agencies

India, Netherlands discuss strengthening defence cooperation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Mumbai, set to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar, US Congressional delegation discuss trade, economic ties, Indo-Pacific cooperation

'Substantive conversation': Zelensky speaks with Rubio on missile interceptors, Russian attack warnings

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Tajikistan PM, Iran's First Vice President in Dushanbe

India to host first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum by year-end: Rajnath Singh

'No justification for terrorism, no double standards in dealing with it': Rajnath Singh at SCO Council of Heads of Govt Meeting

54 groups unleashed violence in France; Muslims, pro-Palestine, international amplifiers involved: Report

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