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India and Vietnam focussed on adding more vigour to defence cooperation

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:26 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on Wednesday, with talks focused on adding more vigour to the defence cooperation between two nations. During the meeting, Singh expressed India's readiness to further deepen strategic partnership with Vietnam.

India and Vietnam decide to enhance defence systems procurement, elevate bilateral ties

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) As they agreed to further strengthen cooperation and enhance engagements in both traditional and emerging areas of defence cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam on Wednesday welcomed the steady progress in the implementation of the Defence Lines of Credit extended by India for the Southeast Asian nation which have further strengthened Vietnam’s defence capabilities and advanced bilateral defence cooperation.

India, Vietnam reaffirm cooperation in digital payments, to bolster health sector

IANS | May 6, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the health sector, along with reiterating the significance of linking digital technologies like UPI-based retail payments between the two countries.

Pakistan's HIV surge showcases system failure unfolding in real time: Report

IANS | May 6, 2026 5:32 PM

Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) The rapid rise of HIV cases in Pakistan is not a slow-burning public health concern but a system failure unfolding in real time. Children and low-risk individuals are infected with HIV not due to behaviour but through the healthcare system meant to protect them, a report has detailed.

India, EU discuss strengthening strategic partnership

IANS | May 6, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George held a meeting with European Union's (EU) Special Envoy for Indo-Pacific Maria Castillo Fernandez in New Delhi on Wednesday, with discussions focused on deepening strategic partnership between the two sides.

Rights body condemns detention of 'Aurat March' leaders in Pakistan

IANS | May 6, 2026 5:03 PM

Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Wednesday has condemned the detention of Aurat March organisers and volunteers outside the Karachi Press Club, where they had gathered to hold a press conference.

China’s economy loses steam amid weak demand, ageing population: Report

IANS | May 6, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) China’s economy is losing momentum as weak domestic demand and a rapidly ageing population weigh on growth, signalling deeper structural challenges despite the country maintaining around 5 per cent expansion in 2025 and early 2026, a report has said.

Bangladesh’s trade pact with US faces criticism in Dhaka for being one-sided: Report

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The bilateral trade agreement signed by Bangladesh with the Donald Trump administration has come in for a lot of media criticism in Dhaka for being one-sided, as it gives the US a huge advantage while imposing too many restrictions on the South Asian country. In fact, many politicians and economists are demanding that the agreement be scrapped, according to a new report.

Dutch naval ship delegation arrives in Kochi, to focus on deepening India-Netherlands maritime ties

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:47 PM

Kochi, May 6 (IANS) The arrival of a Dutch naval ship in Kochi alongside a high-level delegation from the Netherlands underscores the deepening maritime cooperation between India and the European nation, said the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday.

A mother dies from preventable complications every hour in Afghanistan: WHO

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:41 PM

Kabul, May 6 (IANS) A mother dies from preventable complications every hour in Afghanistan, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, showcasing a health system still struggling to protect women during pregnancy and childbirth, local media reported on Wednesday.

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India and Vietnam focussed on adding more vigour to defence cooperation

India and Vietnam decide to enhance defence systems procurement, elevate bilateral ties

India, Vietnam reaffirm cooperation in digital payments, to bolster health sector

Pakistan's HIV surge showcases system failure unfolding in real time: Report

India, EU discuss strengthening strategic partnership

Rights body condemns detention of 'Aurat March' leaders in Pakistan

China’s economy loses steam amid weak demand, ageing population: Report

Bangladesh’s trade pact with US faces criticism in Dhaka for being one-sided: Report

Dutch naval ship delegation arrives in Kochi, to focus on deepening India-Netherlands maritime ties

A mother dies from preventable complications every hour in Afghanistan: WHO

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