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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.

Boost to Naval firepower as sixth Project 17A ship 'Mahendragiri' delivered

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:30 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Mahendragiri, the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), was delivered to the Indian Navy on Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction, an official said on Friday.

Poll fate of Trinamool largely depends on the mandate from West Bengal’s south

IANS | May 1, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) In her 15 years of uninterrupted rule, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is now facing a formidable challenge from a resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state where she is being largely projected as having lost the initial political edge.

India, China offer contrasting styles in dealing with neighbours amid oil crisis

IANS | May 1, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict has also brought out the contrasting styles in which India and China deal with their neighbours in an hour of need.

‘Gujarat shows pro-incumbency amid anti-incumbency trend’: PM Modi writes to CM Patel

IANS | May 1, 2026 4:37 PM

Gandhinagar, May 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Gujarat has demonstrated a shift from anti-incumbency to pro-incumbency, citing sustained electoral support for governments focused on development, in a letter to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on the state’s 66th foundation day.

Noida International Airport to begin commercial flight operations from June 15

IANS | May 1, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Noida International Airport on Friday announced that commercial flight operations will commence from June 15 -- marking a major milestone for aviation connectivity in North India.

Punjab BJP chief Jakhar demands breath analyser test ahead of floor test amid Assembly uproar

IANS | May 1, 2026 4:02 PM

Chandigarh, May 1 (IANS) BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar on Friday said that a breath alcohol analyser test should be conducted before any floor test in the Punjab Assembly, calling it his primary demand amid ongoing political tensions.

CBI arrests additional director of CGHS Meerut, aide for taking Rs 50,000 bribe

IANS | May 1, 2026 3:42 PM

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), May 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Additional Director of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) centre in Meerut, along with her private assistant, in connection with a bribery case linked to the transfer of a staff member, officials said on Friday.

India-Tanzania bilateral trade crosses $9 billion, set to grow further

IANS | May 1, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and Tanzania reached $9.02 billion in 2025–26, rising from $8.64 billion in 2024–25, the government said on Friday, reaffirming a shared commitment to further strengthen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.

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India and Armenia discuss current geostrategic situation, expanding military engagement

UAE telecom giant Etisalat may exit Pakistan

Boost to Naval firepower as sixth Project 17A ship 'Mahendragiri' delivered

Poll fate of Trinamool largely depends on the mandate from West Bengal’s south

India, China offer contrasting styles in dealing with neighbours amid oil crisis

‘Gujarat shows pro-incumbency amid anti-incumbency trend’: PM Modi writes to CM Patel

Noida International Airport to begin commercial flight operations from June 15

Punjab BJP chief Jakhar demands breath analyser test ahead of floor test amid Assembly uproar

CBI arrests additional director of CGHS Meerut, aide for taking Rs 50,000 bribe

India-Tanzania bilateral trade crosses $9 billion, set to grow further

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