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BRICS can build durable cultural bridges that complement economic and political partnerships

Vikash Ranjan | September 9, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi: India assumed the BRICS Chairship for the fourth time in 2026. BRICS Agenda is structured around three core pillars: political and security; economy and finance; and culture and People-to-People (P2P) exchanges. In the present conflict-ridden world, culture and P2P exchanges have the potential to foster mutual understanding and strengthen trust among people and countries.

Bangladesh’s trade deficit jumps by 38 pc as exports decline

IANS | September 9, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The trade deficit of Bangladesh, which shows the amount by which the value of the country’s exports fell short of its import bill, widened by 38.36 per cent to $2.08 billion in July, mainly due to high import growth amid a contraction in exports, according to a report in Dhaka-based The Daily Star newspaper.

1st Joint Defence Cooperation meeting: Morocco delegation visits Army Base workshop

IANS | September 9, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) As part of the first Joint Defence Cooperation (JDC) meeting between India and Morocco, the latter's delegation led by Brigadier General Abdellah Athamani, paid a visit at 505 Army Base Workshop.

Extreme manifestation of inhumanity: Awami League slams B'desh govt over imprisonment of Hindu priest

IANS | September 9, 2026 2:02 PM

Dhaka, Sep 9 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League on Wednesday sharply criticised the ruling BNP government over the continued imprisonment of prominent Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, calling it an act of "extreme brutality and cruelty", despite his critically ill mother's desperate plea for his release.

Cop killed after assailants target police vehicle in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | September 9, 2026 1:55 PM

Islamabad, Sep 9 (IANS) A police personnel was killed, and another was injured after unidentified assailants opened fire on a police vehicle in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, local media reported.

Two Hindus killed in separate incidents in Bangladesh as violence against minorities escalates

IANS | September 9, 2026 1:46 PM

Dhaka, Sep 9 (IANS) Amid escalating attacks on minorities across Bangladesh, two Hindus, including a woman, were killed in separate incidents, raising fresh concerns over the safety of the minority communities in the country, local media reported.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Swaminathan to begin three-day Australia visit today

IANS | September 9, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to embark on a three-day official visit to Australia starting Wednesday, aimed at further strengthening cooperation between the navies of the two nations.

'Thoroughly enjoyed journey': Australian envoy Philip Green takes train ride to Chandigarh

IANS | September 9, 2026 1:24 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 9 (IANS) Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, travelled to Chandigarh by Shatabdi Express on Wednesday and said he "thoroughly enjoyed the journey."

Balochistan set for bloody confrontation, as Pakistan mulls setting up death squads

Vicky Nanjappa | September 9, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) A full-blown confrontation is on the cards in Balochistan. With the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) stepping up attacks in the region, Pakistani establishment finds itself on the backfoot. The establishment has now planned to set up several death squads in the region to beat the BLA.

Rajnath Singh, Sri Lankan Prez Dissanayake reaffirm commitment to working together for regional security

IANS | September 9, 2026 12:09 PM

Colombo, Sep 9 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Wednesday, and both sides reaffirmed their commitment to work together for the welfare and development of both nations.

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BRICS can build durable cultural bridges that complement economic and political partnerships

Bangladesh’s trade deficit jumps by 38 pc as exports decline

1st Joint Defence Cooperation meeting: Morocco delegation visits Army Base workshop

Extreme manifestation of inhumanity: Awami League slams B'desh govt over imprisonment of Hindu priest

Cop killed after assailants target police vehicle in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Two Hindus killed in separate incidents in Bangladesh as violence against minorities escalates

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Swaminathan to begin three-day Australia visit today

'Thoroughly enjoyed journey': Australian envoy Philip Green takes train ride to Chandigarh

Balochistan set for bloody confrontation, as Pakistan mulls setting up death squads

Rajnath Singh, Sri Lankan Prez Dissanayake reaffirm commitment to working together for regional security

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