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“Continue to strengthen bond between Israel and India…”: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Aug 7, 2026Tel Aviv , August 7 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that India and Israel will continue to strengthen their bonds. He made the remarks in a post on X as he reshared... -
Outgoing Swedish envoy hails India’s rise on global stage, says Strategic Partnership has deepened ties
Aug 7, 2026By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): Marking the end of his four-year tenure, Sweden's outgoing Ambassador, Jan Thesleff, stated that India has "taken its right place on the world stage", describing the elevation... -
“Up to negotiators”: Top White House adviser on Russia sanctions’ impact on US-India trade talks amid evolving tariffs
Aug 7, 2026Washington, DC , August 7 (ANI): A senior White House economic adviser has said it is up to negotiating teams -- not him -- to determine whether a new US sanctions bill targeting Russian oil buyers... -
India, Sri Lanka review key power projects; reaffirm commitment to strengthening energy partnership
Aug 7, 2026New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): India and Sri Lanka on Friday reviewed bilateral cooperation in the power sector at a meeting in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Union Minister of Power and... -
PoJK crackdown: US urges “restraint”, calls for respect for “fundamental freedoms”
Aug 7, 2026Washington DC , August 7 (ANI): The United States has called for restraint from Pakistani authorities and peaceful protest from demonstrators amid ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). A US State Department spokesperson urge......Read More -
Sweden backs India’s permanent UNSC seat, sees defence manufacturing as next big chapter in bilateral ties
Aug 7, 2026New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): Outgoing Swedish Ambassador to India Jan Thesleff has backed India's bid for permanent membership of a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying New Delhi has a "rightful place" in... -
India, Bhutan review key hydropower projects, discuss strengthening trans-border river management
Aug 7, 2026New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): A high-level bilateral meeting on cooperation on trans-border rivers was held on Friday in New Delhi between the Bhutanese delegation, led by Lyonpo Gem Tshering, Minister for Energy & Natural... -
Pakistan faces alarming surge in child abuse as nearly 2,000 cases reported in six months
Aug 7, 2026Islamabad , August 7 (ANI): Pakistan recorded a disturbing rise in crimes against children during the first half of 2026, with 1,914 cases of child abuse reported, according to a report released by child protection organisation... -
Funeral held with honours in Kathmandu for climber Pur Bahadur Gurung killed in Broad Peak avalanche
Aug 7, 2026Kathmandu , August 7 (ANI): Last rites of Nepali mountaineer Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta), who died during an expedition on 8,047-metre Broad Peak, were performed in Kathmandu on Friday.The cremation took place at Swayambhu in the... -
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in critical condition; rushed to hospital, claims Israeli media
Aug 7, 2026Tel Aviv , August 7 (ANI): Reports have surfaced in Israeli media claiming that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in critical condition and has been rushed to a hospital.According to Channel 14 (C14), citing sources...
