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21st century belongs to India and ASEAN, PM Modi asserts at Summit

IANS | October 26, 2025 10:48 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that “the 21st century is our century, the century of India and ASEAN” during his virtual address to the 22nd India-ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, underscoring the profound historical, cultural and civilisational ties binding the two regions. Speaking from New Delhi, PM Modi described the India-ASEAN “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” as a cornerstone of global stability and prosperity.

Bangladesh: A Charter without consensus (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 26, 2025 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Just a year back, Bangladesh’s political landscape took a decisive turn—the country’s Gen Zs toppled the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina who is now referred in Bangladesh as the ‘autocrat’ or ‘fascist’. The 2024 July Uprising was not just a mere change of political regime, but it brought back the discussions on which direction of Bangladesh’s state building should head.

Vice Prez Radhakrishnan, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam discuss ways to strengthen ties

IANS | October 26, 2025 8:27 PM

Victoria (Seychelles), Oct 26 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan held a meeting with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Seychelles on Sunday and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties.

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Singapore, Thailand on sidelines of ASEAN Summit

IANS | October 26, 2025 8:23 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met his counterparts from Singapore and Thailand on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit here on Sunday.

Kashmiri diaspora angry over Pakistan's poor and authoritarian governance in PoK: Report

IANS | October 26, 2025 7:55 PM

London, Oct 26 (IANS) The Kashmiri diaspora have expressed outrage against Pakistani authorities over poor and authoritarian governance in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), calling Pakistan as a “sinking Titanic” that no one wants to board.

EAM Jaishankar meets Malaysian leader Ibrahim, conveys PM Modi's wishes for successful ASEAN Summit

IANS | October 26, 2025 6:54 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wishes for a successful ASEAN Summit.

ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations remain a force for stability, says Malaysian PM

IANS | October 26, 2025 6:41 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 26 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday that ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations remain a force for stability and mutual prosperity. He expressed hope to conclude the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) by this year.

EAM Jaishankar, South Korean counterpart discuss defence, semiconductor cooperation

IANS | October 26, 2025 5:56 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings in Malaysia on Sunday, discussing cooperation in automotive, electronics, semiconductor, defence and shipbuilding.

India-Taiwan cooperation can drive sustainable growth: Report

IANS | October 26, 2025 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) As the world prepares for this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Brazil, a media report has highlighted how India and Taiwan can jointly advance two crucial Sustainable Development Goals - Climate Action (SDG 13) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) - through practical cooperation and shared innovation.

PM Modi offers condolences on demise of Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit

IANS | October 26, 2025 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed sadness over the passing away of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit and paid tribute to her lifelong dedication to public service.

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21st century belongs to India and ASEAN, PM Modi asserts at Summit

Bangladesh: A Charter without consensus (IANS Analysis)

Vice Prez Radhakrishnan, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam discuss ways to strengthen ties

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Singapore, Thailand on sidelines of ASEAN Summit

Kashmiri diaspora angry over Pakistan's poor and authoritarian governance in PoK: Report

EAM Jaishankar meets Malaysian leader Ibrahim, conveys PM Modi's wishes for successful ASEAN Summit

ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations remain a force for stability, says Malaysian PM

EAM Jaishankar, South Korean counterpart discuss defence, semiconductor cooperation

India-Taiwan cooperation can drive sustainable growth: Report

PM Modi offers condolences on demise of Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit

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