China-Pakistan's 'iron brotherhood' may now be re-forged in fires of pragmatism: Report

IANS | November 2, 2025 8:00 PM

Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) The bond between China and Pakistan has been described in the warm and familial terms of an 'iron brotherhood'. However, the changing global politics demand ties based on the solid ground of mutual delivery and strategic clarity and not through poetic words. The Pakistan-China bond described as 'iron brotherhood' may now be re-forged in the fires of pragmatism, a report has stated.

India poised to play key role at G20 Summit in Johannesburg

IANS | November 2, 2025 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India, as the world's fastest-growing major economy, is poised to play a key role in steering the forthcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025 toward realistic and inclusive solutions amid the global slowdown and trade tensions, according to an article published by Kenya's Capital News.

Pakistan’s civilian govt seeks to build ties, military damages it: Taliban

IANS | November 2, 2025 4:26 PM

Quetta, Nov 2 (IANS) Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that Pakistan's civilian government wants to build ties with Afghanistan based on mutual interests; however, the military does not allow it, local media reported on Sunday.

India delivers over 16 tonnes of medicines to Afghanistan to help combat vector-borne diseases

IANS | November 2, 2025 1:50 PM

Kabul, Nov 2 (IANS) India has delivered over 16 tonnes of medicines to Afghanistan to help combat vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and leishmaniasis, a Taliban spokesperson announced on Sunday.

In touch with 'competent Indian authorities' on issue of Victoria Basu: Russian Embassy

IANS | November 1, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Russian Embassy in New Delhi on Saturday dismissed a series of local media reports about Victoria Basu, terming them as "speculative" and asserting that they do not correspond to reality.

MoS Margherita to visit Latin America and Caribbean, attend inauguration of new Bolivian President

IANS | November 1, 2025 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita will embark on a visit to three countries in Latin America and Caribbean Region - Ecuador, Bolivia and Cuba, from November 4-10, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Saturday.

Rajnath Singh meets Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing, discusses enhancing bilateral defence ties

IANS | November 1, 2025 1:54 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 1 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday met his Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders discussed ways to enhance defence cooperation between India and Singapore.

India criticises 'inaccurate' UN report that its traditional culture endangered

IANS | November 1, 2025 10:10 AM

United Nations, Nov 1 (IANS) India has criticised as "inaccurate" a UN report that made several far-fetched claims to assert "traditional cultural expressions" are under threat in the country, and pointed out that traditional arts, crafts and performances are thriving.

Rajnath Singh meets Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Kuala Lumpur

IANS | November 1, 2025 8:44 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Vietnamese counterpart, Gen. Phan Van Giang, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.

Past year truly exceptional for India-UK modern relationship: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Hailing ties between India and United Kingdom, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday said that the relations between the two nations have evolved from a complicated historical association to a dynamic and forward-looking partnership and the past one year has been an "exceptional year" for the "modern relationship" shared by the two nations.

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China-Pakistan's 'iron brotherhood' may now be re-forged in fires of pragmatism: Report

India poised to play key role at G20 Summit in Johannesburg

Pakistan’s civilian govt seeks to build ties, military damages it: Taliban

India delivers over 16 tonnes of medicines to Afghanistan to help combat vector-borne diseases

In touch with 'competent Indian authorities' on issue of Victoria Basu: Russian Embassy

MoS Margherita to visit Latin America and Caribbean, attend inauguration of new Bolivian President

Rajnath Singh meets Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing, discusses enhancing bilateral defence ties

India criticises 'inaccurate' UN report that its traditional culture endangered

Rajnath Singh meets Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Kuala Lumpur

Past year truly exceptional for India-UK modern relationship: EAM Jaishankar

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