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India, Canada launch CEPA negotiations in New Delhi; Target $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): India and Canada have set a target of achieving USD 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 as the two countries formally launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement... -
Canadian PM Mark Carney concludes “productive” India visit; inks landmark uranium deal before departing for Australia
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): A productive diplomatic mission has concluded as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney departed for Australia on Monday, following a successful official visit to India.The Canadian leader was seen off at... -
Iran’s interim leader slams Western “mistaken calculation” following killing of Khamenei
Mar 2, 2026Tehran , March 2 (ANI): In a significant video address, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has made his inaugural public appearance as a member of Iran's newly formed interim leadership council, delivering a stern rebuke of Western military... -
China backs Iran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes
Mar 2, 2026Beijing , March 2 (ANI): China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on Monday that Beijing supports Tehran in defending itself against strikes by the United States and Israel, as the conflict in the... -
US Assistant Secretary S Paul Kapur arrives in India to boost Indo-Pacific, bilateral ties
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with India as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S Paul Kapur began a three-day visit... -
PM Modi discussed developments in Iran with Canadian counterpart; emphasised need for dialogue and diplomacy: MEA
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discussed the military escalation in Iran and the Gulf region after a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran (Operation Roaring Lion) on February 28, which... -
Putin, UAE President call for immediate ceasefire amid escalating West Asia crisis
Mar 2, 2026Moscow , March 2 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin and United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation focusing on the rapidly escalating military confrontation in West Asia, according to... -
India, Philippines strengthen Maritime cooperation in New Delhi dialogue
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): The second India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue was held on Monday in the national capital, where the two sides exchanged assessments of developments in the Indo-Pacific region and shared perspectives on the... -
Gulf nations, US condemn Iran’s ‘indiscriminate’ missile, drone attacks
Mar 2, 2026Doha , March 2 (ANI): In a strong joint statement issued from Doha, Qatar's Foreign Affairs Ministry on Monday said that it, along with the USA, UAE, and several Gulf and regional nations, "strongly condemned" what... -
India-Canada CEPA talks gain momentum, targeting 2026 deal: MEA
Mar 2, 2026New Delhi , March 2 (ANI): India and Canada are moving forward with Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks, aiming to conclude by 2026 after the leadership change in Canada (with Mark Carney as Prime Minister),...
