South Korea reports 9,528 new COVID-19 cases

In a post on X, the MEA said, “Misleading! We caution against such malicious posts on social media platforms!”

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 1,410m while 6,145 people remain missing, according to the latest update issued by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), as rescue, relief and recovery operations continue across the affected districts.

India on Thursday welcomed the New Zealand Parliament’s passage of legislation giving effect to the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed in New Delhi on April 27. The agreement will provide duty-free access for 100 per cent of Indian exports to New Zealand upon entry into force and create opportunities in services, investment and professional, student and youth mobility.

India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra has laid out a strong defence of the country’s energy policy hours after the US Congress passed legislation opening the door to steep new tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil.

Detailing the scope of the bilateral engagement, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav wrote in a post on X, "Held a bilateral meeting with Ms. @SariMultala, Minister of Climate and Environment of Finland, in New Delhi today."