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European Parliament adopts resolution, slams cases of “forced” conversions, child marriages in Pakistan
Jul 9, 2026Brussels , July 10 (ANI): The European Parliament on Thursday (local time) adopted a resolution condemning the abduction, forced conversion, and child marriage of young girls in Pakistan, calling on the country to strengthen protections for... -
India, Australia seal uranium deal, to enhance defence and maritime cooperation
Jul 9, 2026Melbourne , July 10 (ANI): The adoption of the India-Australia Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (JDDSC) and the India-Australia Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap (MSCR) were among significant outcomes of Prime Mini......Read More -
India-Afghanistan review wide-ranging ties as New Delhi reiterates support to welfare, development
Jul 9, 2026New Delhi , July 10 (ANI): India and Afghanistan took stock of the bilateral ties during the 4th round of India-Afghanistan Joint Committee Meeting, here in the national capital on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs... -
‘Great optimism; it will happen soon’, says US State Dept Spox on India-US Interim trade agreement
Jul 9, 2026London , July 10 (ANI): American government officials have expressed 'great optimism' as discussions continue on the India-US trade agreement, hoping that it will "conclude soon", State Department Spokesperson Margaret Macleod said on Thursday. She......Read More -
Australia to repatriate antiquities of cultural significance to India, PM Modi expresses thanks to PM Albanese
Jul 9, 2026Melbourne , July 9 (ANI): Australia is set to repatriate several antiquities of cultural significance to India, underlining the importance of cooperation and the protection and preservation of cultural heritage. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misr......Read More -
Indian High Commissioner calls PM Modi’s New Zealand visit “historic”, first by an Indian PM in 40 years
Jul 9, 2026Auckland , July 9 (ANI): Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to New Zealand "historic", Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand Muanpuii Saiawi on Thursday said it will mark the first visit by an... -
‘Iran must never possess nuclear weapons; freedom of navigation in Hormuz must be respected’: US State Dept Spox
Jul 9, 2026London , July 9 (ANI): The United States on Thursday reiterated its stance that Tehran cannot acquire nuclear weapons and must continue to respect the freedom of navigation via the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks were... -
Iran’s IRGC claims strikes on US Al-Azraq air base in Jordan with 10 ballistic missiles after attacks on Tehran
Jul 9, 2026Tehran , July 9 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday claimed it had struck the US Al-Azraq air base in northern Jordan with 10 ballistic missiles on what it described as an "enemy... -
INS Sudarshini concludes port call at New York after representing India at International Naval Review 250
Jul 9, 2026New York , July 9 (ANI): Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini concluded its port call at New York, US, on Wednesday, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition.The visit... -
Nepal’s Gandaki Province assembly unanimously passes Bill to legalise marijuana cultivation for medicinal, industrial use
Jul 9, 2026Pokhara , July 9 (ANI): Nepal's Gandaki Province Assembly on Thursday unanimously endorsed a Bill legalising the cultivation of marijuana for medicinal and industrial purposes, paving the way for regulated farming and commercial production of ca......Read More
