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West Asia crisis: Tharoor says PM Modi was able to convey message that all will agree with

IANS | June 19, 2026 7:51 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on ensuring safety of seafarers, importance of maintaining the freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce through the international waterways continues to draw appreciation from various political quarters with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday detailing how ably PM Modi conveyed the message during the G7 Summit meetings in France this week.

Thekua makers in Bihar exude pride over PM Modi gifting Bihar's sweet snack to Slovakia's Speaker

IANS | June 19, 2026 7:42 PM

Patna, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his recent two-nation visit to Europe gifted 'Thekua' (a popular sweet snack from Bihar) to Ruchard Rasi, the Speaker of Slovakia.

Bangladesh’s rising e-waste imports raise health concerns: Report

IANS | June 19, 2026 6:51 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Poor oversight of cross‑border trade in hazardous electronic waste has left Bangladesh a net importer of e‑waste, raising alarms about environmental and public‑health risks, a new report has said.

India, UK discuss advancing collaborations in AI, emerging technologies

IANS | June 19, 2026 6:37 PM

London, June 19 (IANS) India and UK discussed advancing collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, research and innovation and leveraging the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement to have new opportunities, foster innovation, and drive shared economic growth.

Trump says PM Modi among world's 'toughest leaders'

IANS | June 19, 2026 6:20 PM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has singled out Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the world's toughest leaders, a view he expressed both in a newly published Axios interview and during his recent bilateral meeting with the Indian leader in France.

Pakistan: Human rights activists raise alarm over threats to religious freedom

IANS | June 19, 2026 6:04 PM

Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) Several human rights activists have expressed grave concern over the increasing threat to religious freedom in Pakistan, citing discriminatory policies, social attitudes and inadequate enforcement of constitutional protections, local media reported.

Israel will exact heavy price from Hezbollah for killing four soldiers: Netanyahu

IANS | June 19, 2026 6:03 PM

Jerusalem, June 19 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned that Israel will not tolerate attacks on its soldiers or its territory, and will exact a "very heavy price' from Hezbollah for killing four soldiers in Lebanon on Thursday.

Sikh couple's killing in gurdwara sparks fear among minorities in Pakistan

IANS | June 19, 2026 5:48 PM

Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) The killing of an elderly Sikh couple inside a gurdwara in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sparked fears among religious minorities, who have said they have long been targeted by radical Islamist groups, a report has detailed.

Taliban decree erodes rights of women and girls: UN experts

IANS | June 19, 2026 5:43 PM

Geneva, June 19 (IANS) Taliban's new decree to govern the conditions for separation of spouses will not only license child marriage but also prevent women and girls from leaving abusive relationships, the United Nations experts have warned.

India and Denmark discuss maritime security, explore deeper cooperation

IANS | June 19, 2026 5:11 PM

Copenhagen, June 19 (IANS) An Indian delegation met with the Danish State Secretary and the Maritime Security envoy to discuss the global security environment, especially in the maritime field, the Indian Embassy in Denmark said Friday.

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West Asia crisis: Tharoor says PM Modi was able to convey message that all will agree with

Thekua makers in Bihar exude pride over PM Modi gifting Bihar's sweet snack to Slovakia's Speaker

Bangladesh’s rising e-waste imports raise health concerns: Report

India, UK discuss advancing collaborations in AI, emerging technologies

Trump says PM Modi among world's 'toughest leaders'

Pakistan: Human rights activists raise alarm over threats to religious freedom

Israel will exact heavy price from Hezbollah for killing four soldiers: Netanyahu

Sikh couple's killing in gurdwara sparks fear among minorities in Pakistan

Taliban decree erodes rights of women and girls: UN experts

India and Denmark discuss maritime security, explore deeper cooperation

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