India and Armenia discuss current geostrategic situation, expanding military engagement

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan in New Delhi on Friday, with talks focused on the current geostrategic situation, strengthening defence cooperation, expanding military engagement and advancing collaboration between two nations in areas of mutual interest.

UAE telecom giant Etisalat may exit Pakistan

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS): Leading UAE telecom major Etisalat is reviewing its investment in Pakistan, which could lead to its exit from Pakistan Telecom­muni­cation Company Ltd (PTCL), according to a report in the local media.

Formula 1: Ferrari's Hamilton 'excited' for 2026 season to restart at Miami GP

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:17 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Lewis Hamilton is excited for the 2026 Formula 1 season to start again as Ferrari aims to catch up to championship leaders Mercedes before the Miami Grand Prix. After a tough 2025 season, Ferrari has shown signs of progress under the new rules. Hamilton and his teammate Charles Leclerc have each earned podium finishes in the first three races.

European Parliament condemns China's 'Ethnic Unity Law'

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:10 PM

Brussels, May 1 (IANS) The European Parliament has severely condemned China's 'Ethnic Unity Law', warning that the law set to take effect on July 1 showcases a systematic attempt to erase the cultural, religious and linguistic heritage of the Tibetan people by mandating state ideology and prioritising Mandarin over native languages in all public spheres.