India's pragmatic Middle East strategy deepens ties with Israel: Report

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:29 PM

Washington, March 27 (IANS) India's balanced and pragmatic approach amid the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is likely to deepen its strategic partnership with Israel. According to a report in the US-based think tank ‘Middle East Forum', over the past three decades, India’s strategic partnership with Israel has grown steadily and evolved from limited diplomatic interactions into a robust security and technology relationship.

BJP will cross 100 seats in Assam, says Sonowal

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:26 PM

Guwahati, March 27 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday asserted that the BJP is poised to form the government in Assam for the third time and will secure more than 100 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, claiming that the party has taken “historic decisions” for the state.

PM Modi congratulates Balendra Shah on being sworn in as Nepal's PM

IANS | March 27, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Balendra Shah on being sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister and expressed readiness to work with him to take the friendship between the two nations to greater heights for the benefit of citizens of both countries.