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India, Russia set to deepen defence ties with focus on technology sharing, joint production: Report

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:22 PM

Hong Kong, Sep 18 (IANS) India and Russia are seeking to deepen their decades-old defence relationship by moving beyond conventional arms sales towards greater technology and industrial cooperation, with missile exports and fighter-jet offers emerging as indicators of the evolving partnership, a report said this week, citing analysts.

Bangladesh: Radical Jamaat-e-Islami still to apologise for opposing 1971 Liberation War

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:20 PM

Dhaka, Sep 18 (IANS) Several leaders of Bangladesh’s radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami had repeatedly urged the party’s top leadership to issue a formal and unconditional apology for opposing the country’s independence from Pakistan in 1971. Despite multiple drafts being prepared over the years, the efforts failed to materialise amid resistance from influential figures within the party, local media reported, citing the posthumous memoir of former Jamaat leader Abdur Razzaq, who died in May 2025.

Finland: Indian envoy discusses opportunities for closer cooperation with Kuopio Mayor

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:20 PM

Helsinki, Sep 18 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Finland, Hemant Kotalwar, on Friday met Soile Lahti, Mayor of Kuopio and discussed India-Finland bilateral relations and opportunities for closer cooperation.

Nepal Finance Minister thanks India for support after flash floods

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Nepal's Finance Minister, Swarnim Wagle, on Friday thanked the Government of India for its support in rescue and relief efforts following the recent flash flood in Rasuwa, the Embassy of Nepal in India stated.

India extends viability gap funding support for passenger ferry connecting Sri Lanka

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:12 PM

Colombo, Sep 18 (IANS) The government of India has extended the Viability Gap Funding for the Nagapattinam–Kankesanthurai passenger ferry for another year, marking the third consecutive year of support.

Indian civil society raises PoJK rights concerns at UNHRC

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:05 PM

Geneva, Sep 18 (IANS) An Indian civil society representative has raised concerns over the shrinking civic space and alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) during the ongoing 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Rights group slams Pakistan for re-arrest of human rights lawyers hours after SC bail

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:00 PM

Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) Leading human rights organisation Amnesty International condemned the re-arrest of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha just hours after Pakistan’s Supreme Court granted them bail, accusing authorities of misusing the justice system to target critical voices.

US: Christians hold prayers for persecuted churches, imprisoned pastors in China

IANS | September 18, 2026 8:33 PM

Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) Christians held prayers in Dallas for the pastors, preachers and family members of China's house churches who have been detained, sentenced or placed under surveillance, a report has detailed.

India and UAE vow to deepen naval cooperation, maritime partnership

IANS | September 18, 2026 8:22 PM

Abu Dhabi, Sep 18 (IANS) India and UAE held the 10th Navy Staff Talks in Abu Dhabi, discussing enhancing operational engagements, training exchanges, maritime security and professional interactions. During the meeting, the officials of the two nations reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen naval cooperation and maritime partnership between both countries, a statement issued by the Indian Navy after the meeting stated on Friday.

CBI registers case against Anil Ambani, Reliance Capital in Rs 2,684 crore LIC fraud case

IANS | September 18, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR based on a written complaint received from Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) against Reliance Capital Limited (RCAP), Anil D. Ambani, former chairman of Reliance Capital, Satish Seth, Group Managing Director of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADA Group), unknown public servants and others in an alleged fraud of Rs 2,684.57 crore, according to an official statement issued by the investigative agency on Friday.

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India, Russia set to deepen defence ties with focus on technology sharing, joint production: Report

Bangladesh: Radical Jamaat-e-Islami still to apologise for opposing 1971 Liberation War

Finland: Indian envoy discusses opportunities for closer cooperation with Kuopio Mayor

Nepal Finance Minister thanks India for support after flash floods

India extends viability gap funding support for passenger ferry connecting Sri Lanka

Indian civil society raises PoJK rights concerns at UNHRC

Rights group slams Pakistan for re-arrest of human rights lawyers hours after SC bail

US: Christians hold prayers for persecuted churches, imprisoned pastors in China

India and UAE vow to deepen naval cooperation, maritime partnership

CBI registers case against Anil Ambani, Reliance Capital in Rs 2,684 crore LIC fraud case

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