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International community must move beyond rhetoric on Pakistan's persecution of minorities: Report

IANS | June 5, 2026 7:25 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) has repeatedly expressed concern over the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan. However, meaningful change in Pakistan remains elusive despite years of warnings, recommendations, and expressions of concern. The international organisations must move beyond cautious rhetoric as turning a blind eye to the suffering of religious minorities in Pakistan does not serve justice or the values that the international community claims to hold, a report has stated.

India, Greece reiterate commitment to fight against cross-border terrorism

IANS | June 5, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India and Greece on Friday reiterated their commitment to fight against cross-border terrorism during the Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi.

Putin receives Zelensky’s letter, open to dialogue with West: Kremlin

IANS | June 5, 2026 6:40 PM

Moscow, June 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin received and read an "open letter" from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky overnight, Dmitry Peskov, the Russian President's Press Secretary has revealed, the country's leading Tass news agency reported.

India lodges strong protest with Pakistan on holding elections in occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

IANS | June 5, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India on Friday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan regarding the latter's plans to hold “General Elections” to the so-called “Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly” in the Indian territories illegally occupied by Pakistan. New Delhi reiterated its position that entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the so-called "Gilgit-Baltistan" are integral and inalienable parts of India and such endeavours by Pakistan cannot mask the underlying issues of grave human rights violations, political repression, economic exploitation and denial of freedom in territories illegally occupied by Pakistan.

Illegal foreign nationals will be dealt with as per law: MEA

IANS | June 5, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Reaffirming its stance on illegal immigration, India on Friday said that all foreign nationals residing unlawfully in the country, including from Bangladesh, will be handled according to the established legal procedures, with deportations of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants set to move forward once pending nationality verification is completed by Dhaka.

MoS Nityanand Rai calls on Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek

IANS | June 5, 2026 6:07 PM

Bishkek, June 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, in Bishkek currently to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), called on Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on Friday. MoS Rai met Zhaparov along with other heads of delegations attending the Meeting of Council of Ministers of Internal Affairs and Public Security of SCO member states being held under the chairmanship of Krygyzstan from June 4-6.

Indus Water Treaty remains in abeyance over Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism, reiterates MEA

IANS | June 5, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Rejecting Pakistan's criticism of two river projects, India on Friday reiterated its consistent stance on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), saying that the agreement remains in abeyance until Pakistan completely stops cross-border terrorism.

Japan to begin working-level talks with Indonesia for destroyer exports

IANS | June 5, 2026 5:18 PM

Tokyo, June 5 (IANS) Japan and Indonesia, on Friday, agreed to begin working-level talks on the possible export of Asagari-class destroyers to Indonesia as Tokyo continues to ramp up defence cooperation with like-minded countries, local media reported.

13 foreign nationals killed, over 20 injured in Malviya Nagar fire incident: MEA

IANS | June 5, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) As many as 13 foreign nationals were killed and around 22 others injured in the tragic Malviya Nagar fire incident in Delhi this week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday, stating that Indian authorities are in touch with the concerned embassies and is facilitating all necessary assistance, including the required documentation and medical support.

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrives in New Delhi on three-day visit

IANS | June 5, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in New Delhi on Friday, kicking off a three-day visit to India, his first after assuming office earlier this year.

INTERNATIONAL

International community must move beyond rhetoric on Pakistan's persecution of minorities: Report

India, Greece reiterate commitment to fight against cross-border terrorism

Putin receives Zelensky’s letter, open to dialogue with West: Kremlin

India lodges strong protest with Pakistan on holding elections in occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

Illegal foreign nationals will be dealt with as per law: MEA

MoS Nityanand Rai calls on Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek

Indus Water Treaty remains in abeyance over Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism, reiterates MEA

Japan to begin working-level talks with Indonesia for destroyer exports

13 foreign nationals killed, over 20 injured in Malviya Nagar fire incident: MEA

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrives in New Delhi on three-day visit

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