India, Sri Lanka to boost health technology assessment

IANS | February 10, 2026 9:42 AM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The five-day India-Sri Lanka workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a significant strategic milestone in bilateral healthcare diplomacy and HTA knowledge exchange, underscoring India's commitment to supporting regional health initiatives, senior government officials have said.

India’s energy sourcing decisions guided by national interest: Centre

IANS | February 9, 2026 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday that India’s energy sourcing decisions are guided by national interest, with an emphasis on diversification and competitive pricing. These remarks responded to reports suggesting that India may reduce Russian oil imports after announcing an interim trade agreement with the United States.