India and Norway discuss initiatives to strengthen economic ties

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:29 PM

Oslo, Feb 2 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, held a meeting with State Secretary, Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad in Oslo on Monday, discussing strengthening of economic ties and boosting investments in green and blue tech sectors.

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to travel to India for State Visit

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:22 PM

Victoria/New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie will travel to India for a State Visit from February 5-10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be Herminie's first visit to India since assuming office in October last year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday.

Systemic abuse, marginalisation, state repression by Pak govt driving insurgency in Balochistan

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:14 PM

Quetta, Feb 2 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army's recent attacks under 'Operation Herof Phase 2.0' demonstrate a stark escalation in Pakistan’s long-simmering conflict in Balochistan, a report has highlighted. The BLA claimed responsibility for strikes in 14 cities and 48 sites on January 31, including Quetta, Gwadar, and resource-rich areas like Chagai, causing casualties on both sides. The figures remained disputed as Pakistani authorities reported that dozens of fighters were killed while BLA stated that security forces suffered heavy losses.

Sai Pallavi comes onboard Dhanush-starrer #D55

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:00 PM

Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) The makers of director Rajkumar Periasamy's eagerly awaited upcoming film, featuring actor Dhanush in the lead, on Monday welcomed actress Sai Pallavi on board the unit of the film, much to the delight of fans and filmbuffs.