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Top analysts discuss China's foreign policy, growing capabilities and strategic outlook

IANS | September 30, 2026 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The importance of engaging with China's changing strategic outlook through an interdisciplinary lens, while deepening informed dialogue on what these shifts mean for India and the wider world, was emphasised during the fourth edition of Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS) organised by the Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA), this week.

Pakistan: 507 enforced disappearances, 150 killings in Balochistan in first six months of 2026

IANS | September 30, 2026 8:33 PM

Quetta, Sep 30 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation has highlighted enforced disappearances and targeted killings across Balochistan, allegedly carried out by Pakistani forces. According to the Human Rights Department's report of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a total of 507 individuals were subjected to enforced disappearance by Pakistani state authorities, security agencies and state-backed death squads in Balochistan in the first six months of this year. Among these, 150 were released after short-term detention, 32 were killed while in custody, and 303 remain missing, with no information shared with their families about their fate or whereabouts.

Colombo Security Conclave members vow to strengthen cooperation on security matters in Indian Ocean Region

IANS | September 30, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The ninth Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA)-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was hosted virtually by India on Wednesday, where the member states reiterated their resolve to further strengthen cooperation on vital matters of security in the Indian Ocean Region.

Tibetans in France hold events to mark Tibetan National Identity Preservation Week

IANS | September 30, 2026 8:01 PM

Paris, Sep 30 (IANS) Tibetan communities and organisations in France observed Tibetan National Identity Preservation Week from September 21-27, aimed at raising awareness and reaffirming efforts to preserve and promote Tibetan identity, language, culture, religion and traditions.

PM Modi, US President Trump hold 'productive conversation', review bilateral cooperation across key sectors

IANS | September 30, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with US President Donald Trump over phone, reviewing bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies sectors.

NDTV World Summit to convene global dialogue for 'A World Between Orders' on Oct 22-23, PM Modi to participate

IANS | September 30, 2026 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The NDTV is set to hold its upcoming World Summit 2026 in the national capital next month, on October 22 and 23, and will see many eclectic and influential personalities, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath and many more attending the two-day programme.

Dangerous path, strongly discouraged by govt: MEA on reports of Indian nationals joining Russian armed forces

IANS | September 30, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The Indian government on Wednesday once again "strongly discouraged" Indian nationals treading the "dangerous path" of getting recruited into the Russian armed forces amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

India and Australia discuss strengthening defence cooperation

IANS | September 30, 2026 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India and Australia held the 13th Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi from September 28-30, with discussions held on further strengthening defence cooperation and expanding the scope and scale of engagement across areas of shared interest.

Secure oceans and maritime highways for shared growth amid ongoing geo-economic uncertainty: Experts

IANS | September 30, 2026 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Although geopolitical crisis have adversely affected the maritime highways, it has shown that building alternatives is no more a choice but a priority for India, several experts cited on Wednesday during a conference held in New Delhi on 'Strengthening India-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific'.

UNDP youth champions and advocates share India's perspective during UN General Assembly

IANS | September 30, 2026 5:59 PM

New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Youth champions and advocates of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India shared their perspectives during high-level dialogues, conversations with global leaders, climate advocacy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Action Awards held during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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Top analysts discuss China's foreign policy, growing capabilities and strategic outlook

Pakistan: 507 enforced disappearances, 150 killings in Balochistan in first six months of 2026

Colombo Security Conclave members vow to strengthen cooperation on security matters in Indian Ocean Region

Tibetans in France hold events to mark Tibetan National Identity Preservation Week

PM Modi, US President Trump hold 'productive conversation', review bilateral cooperation across key sectors

NDTV World Summit to convene global dialogue for 'A World Between Orders' on Oct 22-23, PM Modi to participate

Dangerous path, strongly discouraged by govt: MEA on reports of Indian nationals joining Russian armed forces

India and Australia discuss strengthening defence cooperation

Secure oceans and maritime highways for shared growth amid ongoing geo-economic uncertainty: Experts

UNDP youth champions and advocates share India's perspective during UN General Assembly

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