Pakistan’s judicial system faces stress test in high-profile cybercrime case

IANS | January 25, 2026 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan's criminal justice system, long plagued by chronic delays and a staggering backlog of over 2.4 million pending cases as reported by the Law and Justice Commission, has come under intense scrutiny through a prominent cybercrime trial involving human rights lawyer Iman Zainab Mazari and political activist Hadi Ali Chattha.

EU leaders receive ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour in India

IANS | January 25, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who are the Chief Guests for the 77th Republic Day celebrations, were accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour here on Sunday.

India, EU likely to seal long-pending free trade deal on Jan 27

IANS | January 25, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India and the European Union are expected to announce the conclusion of talks on a long-pending free trade agreement on January 27, a deal that leaders on both sides have described as the "mother of all deals".

Was B’desh’s political transition brokered by US? Leaked recording kicks up row

IANS | January 25, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Months after the Sheikh Hasina government was ousted in Bangladesh by a student-led mass movement, a leaked diplomatic recording from the US has kicked up a fresh storm and also ignited a series of claims and counterclaims about the 2024 political upheaval in the neighbouring nation.

HRW urges Finnish PM Petteri Orpo to address repression during China visit

IANS | January 25, 2026 3:43 PM

Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to confront repression during his four-day visit to China, beginning on Sunday.

Russia eyes India’s regional aviation market, showcases civil aircraft at ‘Wings India 2026’

IANS | January 25, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Russia’s decision to showcase its civil aircraft, the Ilyushin IL-114-300 and the Superjet SJ-100, at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad marks a new phase in India–Russia economic cooperation, with a clear focus on civil aviation, a report has said.

India, US work to clear final hurdles in bilateral trade deal talks

IANS | January 25, 2026 6:55 AM

Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) Indian and US officials are pushing to resolve the last few hurdles in a proposed bilateral trade agreement, with both sides close on substance but still divided on several sensitive tariff and sequencing issues, with both sides aiming for a durable deal that restores predictability and stability to bilateral trade.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in India, to be Chief Guest at Republic Day celebrations

IANS | January 24, 2026 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday arrived in India on a State Visit during which she, along with European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, will also be attending India's 77th Republic Day celebrations as a Chief Guest, marking a significant milestone in India–EU relations.

New Delhi 'top priority' for Europe, EU-India FTA 'mother of all deals': Malta envoy (IANS interview)

IANS | January 24, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Reuben Gauci, the High Commissioner of Malta to India, on Saturday expressed his optimism about the likely signing of EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), noting that the upcoming visit of European Union (EU) leaders indicates that New Delhi is a "top priority" for the grouping.

Iran thanks India for opposing 'unjust and politically motivated' UNHRC resolution

IANS | January 24, 2026 3:22 PM

Tehran/New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Mohammad Fathali, Ambassador of Iran to India, on Saturday expressed Tehran's "sincere gratitude" to the Indian government for its "principled and firm support" while voting against a resolution which was finally adopted by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during its 39th special session on Friday.

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Pakistan’s judicial system faces stress test in high-profile cybercrime case

EU leaders receive ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour in India

India, EU likely to seal long-pending free trade deal on Jan 27

Was B’desh’s political transition brokered by US? Leaked recording kicks up row

HRW urges Finnish PM Petteri Orpo to address repression during China visit

Russia eyes India’s regional aviation market, showcases civil aircraft at ‘Wings India 2026’

India, US work to clear final hurdles in bilateral trade deal talks

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in India, to be Chief Guest at Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi 'top priority' for Europe, EU-India FTA 'mother of all deals': Malta envoy (IANS interview)

Iran thanks India for opposing 'unjust and politically motivated' UNHRC resolution

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