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Sri Lankan President thanks India for sending 38,000MT fuel amid West Asia crisis

The outreach to Colombo is particularly significant as several neighbouring nations have reportedly sought additional fuel supplies from New Delhi to manage energy shortages.

India says Modi spoke ‘only’ to Trump in call; Elon Musk’s presence left for White House to clarify

The carefully worded MEA statement came in response to a New York Times report that said Elon Musk had participated in the call.

Crypto deal to Texas crude & F-16 upgrades—how US-Pakistan ties picked up in Trump’s 2nd term

After backing Trump’s role in halting India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan saw ties thaw quickly—unlocking multi-billion-dollar agreements, trade concessions, crypto plans and defence upgrades.

‘Messed with the wrong generation’: Former Nepal PM K.P. Oli arrested over September GenZ protests

Oli & ex-home minister taken into custody following a Nepalese panel’s recommendation to prosecute them for negligence over protest violence. Arrests day after Balendra Shah sworn in as PM.

France to host ‘No Money for Terror’ conference later this year as part of its G7 presidency

The 'No Money for Terror' conferences started in 2018 to bring together ministers to better combat funds for terror networks under the aegis of the FATF.

‘Pakistan’s systemic victimisation of minorities’—India slams Asim Munir’s Shias ‘can go to Iran’ remark

Pakistani Army Chief last week blamed Shia community for outbreak of violence during protests following the killing of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel.

‘Shook world’s conscience’—India backs Bangladesh’s ‘desire for justice’ for 1971 genocide by Pakistan

India has come out in support of call by Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman seeking justice over genocide committed by Pakistan. Dhaka has consistently called on Islamabad to issue a formal apology.

Iran war prompts Ukraine-Saudi Arabia defence deal. Kyiv seeks Patriot missile swap for anti-drone tech

Gulf nations have borne the brunt of Iran’s retaliation, using its inexpensive Shahed 136 drones, to US-Israel attacks. Ukraine has repelled such attacks from Russia for years.

India, Mauritius, Pakistan: Bangladesh Foreign Minister to embark on 3-nation tour in April

Visit by Rahman set to be first by a Bangladeshi foreign minister to New Delhi since former PM Hasina's ouster. India & Bangladesh are working to stabilise ties following a period of turbulence.

Balen Shah, rapper & ex-Kathmandu mayor, sworn in as Nepal’s youngest ever PM

Modi congratulated Shah, expressing optimism and saying that he looked forward to working closely with him in advancing India-Nepal friendship.

On Camera

What are Western mercenaries doing in Myanmar? India must stay vigilant

Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma has flagged an unusual rise in foreign arrivals. Nearly 2,000 Western visitors entered Mizoram between June and December 2024.

Foreign investors dump record $12 bn India stocks in March on war

Soaring energy costs have hurt oil-importing Asian peers, but the scale of outflows from India points to already bearish global sentiment.

1st batch of 2,000 India-made Israeli Negev LMGs delivered to Army; 4,000 more to be delivered this year

The Indian Army is set to get another 4,000 of these LMGs as part of a contract signed in August 2024 to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS LMG.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.