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'European nations sending troops to Greenland is a warning against Trump’s adventurism'

IANS | January 21, 2026 6:07 PM

Patiala (Punjab), Jan 21 (IANS) With United States President escalating the pitch on Greenland and some European nations including Denmark resisting its ‘expansionist’ bid, an Indian Army veteran with fair understanding of geo-political equations said that Trump’s adventurism and claims of taking full control of the island won’t be a cake walk.

India and Spain must pool resources and capabilities to fight terrorism: President Murmu

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday stated that India and Spain must pool their resources and capabilities to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations as both countries have a shared position on countering the menace, which remains a common threat to global peace and stability.

No Pakistani medicines to be sold in Afghanistan after Feb 9

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) In what may further escalate Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, Kabul on Wednesday announced that medicines imported from the neighbouring country will not be sold after February 9, urging traders to complete all related commercial transactions before the deadline, according to reports.

India's Global South partnerships now core pillar of foreign policy

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:31 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) Citing deep-rooted ties in shared histories, common struggles, and aspirations for development and self-reliance, a report has detailed that India, through its efforts in diplomacy, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships, is poised to play a pivotal role in the evolving dynamics of the Global South.

At forefront of global clean energy movement, India emerges as mentor for developing nations

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:02 PM

New York, Jan 21 (IANS) India has positioned itself at the forefront of the global clean energy movement, achieving its 2030 renewable energy targets five years ahead of schedule, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi wrote in a Newsweek article this week.

Experts slam corporate farming, land grabbing in Pakistan

IANS | January 21, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Experts in Pakistan have slammed the expansion of corporate farming and land acquisition, lamenting that such government schemes are displacing farmers and privatising land and water resources, particularly in Punjab and Sindh.

Buddhist community says minorities in Bangladesh facing severe repression, violence

IANS | January 21, 2026 4:43 PM

Colombo, Jan 21 (IANS) Highlighting that Buddhist minorities and other religious communities in Bangladesh are facing severe repression and violence, the Sri Lanka–Bangladesh Buddhist Solidarity Front has urged Buddhists across the world to unite for protecting their rights, especially those of indigenous Buddhists in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a report has stated.

High inflation, low wages, food shortage: Yunus govt forced Bangladesh citizens to tighten belt

IANS | January 21, 2026 4:27 PM

Dhaka, Jan 21 (IANS) Bangladesh interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus has failed to meet the expectations of the people who are forced into a budgetary belt-tightening under the combined effects of high inflation rates, low wages, and an artificial food scarcity, the local media has highlighted.

Easing defence FDI norms could be a game-changer for India: Report

IANS | January 21, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India is considering a significant relaxation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules in the defence sector, raising the automatic‑route ownership cap from 49 to 74 per cent for existing licensed defence firms and removing vague conditions that would reshape its defence landscape, a recent report has highlighted.

EAM Jaishankar, Spanish counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation and global affairs

IANS | January 21, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares on Wednesday, discussing bilateral cooperation, including in trade, investments, defence, technology, education sectors besides people-to-people ties.

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'European nations sending troops to Greenland is a warning against Trump’s adventurism'

India and Spain must pool resources and capabilities to fight terrorism: President Murmu

No Pakistani medicines to be sold in Afghanistan after Feb 9

India's Global South partnerships now core pillar of foreign policy

At forefront of global clean energy movement, India emerges as mentor for developing nations

Experts slam corporate farming, land grabbing in Pakistan

Buddhist community says minorities in Bangladesh facing severe repression, violence

High inflation, low wages, food shortage: Yunus govt forced Bangladesh citizens to tighten belt

Easing defence FDI norms could be a game-changer for India: Report

EAM Jaishankar, Spanish counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation and global affairs

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