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Juvenile, unbecoming of diplomatic communique: Bangladesh Foreign Ministry condemned for remarks against India

IANS | August 6, 2026 7:23 AM

New Delhi/Dhaka, Aug 6 (IANS) Several former Ministers from Bangladesh have strongly criticised the Tarique Rahman-led government over its remarks targeting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and India, describing the administration's political rhetoric as "juvenile" and accusing it of abandoning diplomatic decorum while attempting to suppress dissenting voices.

Hasina, son laud India, PM Modi; stress proposed return ‘not a government matter’

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Bangladesh Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday praised India for always being "a good friend" and stressed her proposed return home was a personal decision and did not involve conferring with the Indian government.

Pakistan using bullets and media blackout to hide brutalities in PoK: Report

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:55 PM

Islamabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Pakistan's response to a bread-and-butter protest movement in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with live fire, mass arrests, a communications blackout, and the blocking of an international media outlet reporting on the unrest was not merely an attempt to quell dissent. It was an effort to ensure the rest of the world never saw how that dissent was being suppressed. The true measure of the international community's commitment to press freedom will be whether it allows Islamabad's effort to succeed, a report has stated.

Global group voices concern over two missing Pakistani journalists who reported on PoK unrest

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:55 PM

New York, Aug 5 (IANS) A leading international press freedom group on Wednesday called on Pakistani authorities to immediately release journalists Razi Tahir and Muhammad Saif, who were reportedly taken from their Islamabad office by men in police uniforms, following their reporting on the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where authorities have imposed an internet blackout and severe restrictions on press freedom.

Bangladesh court jails 14-year-old student in anti-terrorism case, Awami League alleges ‘abuse of power’

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:55 PM

Dhaka, Aug 5 (IANS) A Bangladeshi court has sent a minor school boy to jail after he was produced before a judge in connection with a case filed by the police under the country’s Anti-Terrorism Act, local media reported.

Pak forces kill three civilians, forcibly disappear three others in Balochistan

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:55 PM

Quetta, Aug 5 (IANS) As violence against civilians continues unabated across Balochistan, leading human rights organisations on Wednesday brought to light the extrajudicial killing of three civilians and the enforced disappearance of three others allegedly at the hands of Pakistani forces.

FS Misri reaffirms India's 'unwavering commitment' to Sri Lanka, urges early release of detained fishermen and boats (Ld)

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:54 PM

Colombo/New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to Sri Lanka under India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'Vision MAHASAGAR' during his official visit to the island nation on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated as he concluded his flying visit to Colombo.

BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group agree on network proposed by India

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:24 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IANS) The second meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery, which concluded here on Wednesday, reached an in-principle agreement on the proposed BRICS Network of Law-Enforcement Practitioners for Enhancing International Cooperation on Fugitive Offenders Sought for Corruption and Supporting Extradition.

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims five more lives, death toll climbs to 854

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:06 PM

Dhaka, Aug 5 (IANS) As many as five more children have died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 854, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.

Putin announces senior military appointments

IANS | August 5, 2026 9:06 PM

Moscow, Aug 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced a series of senior military appointments and changes within the Defence Ministry, saying the reforms would improve the military's organisational structure.

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Juvenile, unbecoming of diplomatic communique: Bangladesh Foreign Ministry condemned for remarks against India

Hasina, son laud India, PM Modi; stress proposed return ‘not a government matter’

Pakistan using bullets and media blackout to hide brutalities in PoK: Report

Global group voices concern over two missing Pakistani journalists who reported on PoK unrest

Bangladesh court jails 14-year-old student in anti-terrorism case, Awami League alleges ‘abuse of power’

Pak forces kill three civilians, forcibly disappear three others in Balochistan

FS Misri reaffirms India's 'unwavering commitment' to Sri Lanka, urges early release of detained fishermen and boats (Ld)

BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group agree on network proposed by India

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims five more lives, death toll climbs to 854

Putin announces senior military appointments

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