FGN62: CHINA-PAK-DAM
*China plans to accelerate construction of dam in Pakistan
Beijing: China has announced plans to accelerate work on a "flagship" dam in Pakistan to ease pressure on its all-weather ally, weeks after India placed the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack, according to a media report.
FGN58: RUSSIA-INDIA-ENVOY
Current tensions between India and Pakistan soared because of Pahalgam terror attack: Indian envoy
Moscow: The tensions between India and Pakistan soared because of the Pahalgam terror attack, where tourists were shot at point-blank range after their religious affiliation was established, Indian envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar has said, asserting that India had to react to this.
FGN57: US-INDIA-VISA
US announces visa restrictions on travel agencies based in India facilitating illegal immigration
New York/Washington: The US said it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating “illegal immigration” to the United States.
FGN51: CHINA-PAK-DAR
China says it will play constructive role for 'lasting ceasefire' between India and Pak as FM Dar arrives for talks with Wang
Beijing: China on Monday said it will play a constructive role for the realisation of a "lasting ceasefire" between India and Pakistan as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived here for talks with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi.
FGN48: LANKA-INDIA-ENVOY
India's strong counter-terrorism posture aimed at building long-term peace and stability: Indian envoy to Lanka
Colombo: India's firm and strong counter-terrorism posture is aimed at building long-term peace and stability in South Asia, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has said, asserting that terrorism is a global scourge and all countries must act together to tackle it.
FGN25: NETHERLANDS-JAISHANKAR
Jaishankar arrives in Netherlands on first leg of three-nation tour
The Hague: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday arrived in the Netherlands to hold discussions with the country's leadership to further boost bilateral ties.
FGN28 UK-ACADEMIC-OCI
UK academic claims OCI cancelled over 'anti-India activities'
London: A British Kashmiri Professor of Politics and International Relations at London’s University of Westminster has claimed her Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) has been cancelled by the Indian authorities over alleged “anti-India activities”.
FGN10 INDIA-MALDIVES-MOUS
India, Maldives sign 13 MoUs to implement projects under Indian grant assistance
Male: India has signed 13 MoUs with the Maldives for enhancing ferry services in the island nation with an MVR 100 million grant, expanding maritime connectivity and uplifting community livelihoods.
FGN34: PAK-LD BOMBING
4 killed, 20 injured in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province
Karachi: A bomb exploded near a market in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, killing four people and injuring 20 others, according to a media report on Monday.
FGN50: UAE-ROBOTICS-HOSPITALITY
Robotics, VR to revolutionise hospitality sector as UAE aims to welcome 39 million visitors annually by 2030
Abu Dhabi: As the UAE seeks to welcome 39 million visitors annually by 2030, its hospitality industry is turning to cutting-edge technology such as robotics and immersive technologies, which are poised to redefine both the guest experience and hospitality education.
FGN42: UK-EU-DEAL
UK, EU announce new deals, renew ties, 5 years after Brexit
London: Britain's government said on Monday it has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defence cooperation, easing food trade and border checks.(AP)
FGN33: ISRAEL-GAZA-2NDLD AID
Israel's Netanyahu acknowledges pressure from allies in decision to resume Gaza aid
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that his decision to resume aid to Gaza after a weeks-long blockade came after pressure from allies.(AP) *
FGN40: RUSSIA-LD AMNESTY
*Russia outlaws Amnesty International in latest crackdown on dissent, activists
Moscow: The Russian authorities on Monday outlawed Amnesty International as an “undesirable organisation,” a label that under a 2015 law makes involvement with such organisations a criminal offense. (AP)*