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Poor quality, frequent malfunctions undermine confidence in Chinese arms: Report

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:21 PM

Dhaka, Nov 1 (IANS) The reputation of Chinese military hardware and equipment has suffered a major dent due to several prominent export failures. Frequent issues with Pakistan's F-22P frigates, groundings and technical problems experienced by JF-17 customers, and recently reported operational difficulties with the Chinese SkyShield laser system in desert environments have been cited as the main reasons behind China's defence exports not gaining access to significant world markets, a report cited on Saturday.

TTP emerges as dominant outfit in Pakistan's militant landscape

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:11 PM

Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Renewed rift between Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) within Pakistan’s militant network extends beyond changes in leadership to the operational level, with the JuA often claiming responsibility for attacks that TTP publicly denied, a report cited on Saturday.

Promoting CCP propaganda, Chinese media operates under strict party oversight: Report

IANS | November 1, 2025 8:46 PM

Beijing, Nov 1 (IANS) Chinese media, including television shows and films, have long served as instruments for reinforcing official narratives, with regulatory authorities in Beijing strictly scrutinising and shaping content to ensure alignment with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ideology, a report stated on Saturday.

Hegseth unleashes diatribe over China's activities in South China Sea, calls for concerted efforts

IANS | November 1, 2025 8:40 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 1 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday lashed out at China for its military activities in the South China Sea, calling for collective efforts to counter them, such as crafting a shared maritime domain awareness platform.

Bangladeshis seek freedom from 'illegitimate rule' of Yunus regime: Report

IANS | November 1, 2025 8:17 PM

Dhaka, Nov 1 (IANS) Bangladesh's citizens are seeking liberation from anarchy that gripped the country following the imposition of the "illegitimate rule" of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in August 2024, a report cited on Saturday.

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.

Bangladesh: Over 3000 Awami League workers arrested in last 10 months

IANS | November 1, 2025 3:41 PM

Dhaka, Nov 1 (IANS) Over 3,000 leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organisations have been arrested by the Bangladesh Police over the past 10 months for carrying out flash processions across Dhaka, local media reported on Saturday.

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.

Committed to health partnership with Global South, India sends ARV drugs to Fiji

IANS | November 1, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Reaffirming its commitment to the Global South health partnership, India on Saturday delivered a consignment of Anti-Retro Viral (ARV) drugs to Fiji to assist in strengthening the island nation's health programme.

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.

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Poor quality, frequent malfunctions undermine confidence in Chinese arms: Report

TTP emerges as dominant outfit in Pakistan's militant landscape

Promoting CCP propaganda, Chinese media operates under strict party oversight: Report

Hegseth unleashes diatribe over China's activities in South China Sea, calls for concerted efforts

Bangladeshis seek freedom from 'illegitimate rule' of Yunus regime: Report

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

Bangladesh: Over 3000 Awami League workers arrested in last 10 months

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

Committed to health partnership with Global South, India sends ARV drugs to Fiji

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

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