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At UNHRC Geneva, photo exhibition highlights Pakistan's systemic discrimination and repression of minorities

IANS | March 12, 2026 7:03 PM

Geneva, March 12 (IANS) A photo exhibition hosted by an international human rights organisation on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Switzerland's Geneva has highlighted the growing systemic discrimination and repression being faced by religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan.

India and US discuss Indo-Pacific security, ways to bolster defence partnership

IANS | March 12, 2026 6:51 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Lieutenant General Joel B Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) held a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to further strengthen the defence partnership between both nations.

US plan to access Pakistan’s mineral wealth faces Balochistan hurdle: Report

IANS | March 12, 2026 6:44 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) While the Donald Trump administration has announced plans for funding mining projects in the resource-rich but restive Balochistan province of Pakistan, the US cannot ignore the fact that security will be a major issue if it has to go through with the investment in the strife-torn region.

Bangladesh: PM Tarique Rahman calls for cooperation across parties in 13th parliament's first session

IANS | March 12, 2026 6:31 PM

Dhaka, March 12 (IANS) As Bangladesh convened the first session of its newly-elected parliament, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called for support and cooperation from citizens and Members of Parliament (MPs), including those in the opposition, to build a self-reliant, prosperous, safe and democratic country, local media reported.

EAM Jaishankar and Indonesian counterpart discuss West Asia conflict, bilateral ties

IANS | March 12, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono on Thursday, discussing West Asia conflict and bilateral ties.

Energy security needs, safety of diaspora utmost important: India on co-sponsoring GCC-led resolution at UNSC

IANS | March 12, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that India has co-sponsored the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-led resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) considering the welfare and well-being of large Indian diaspora in the GCC countries.

India examining diesel supply requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives: MEA

IANS | March 12, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Emphasising India’s role as a major exporter of refined petroleum products, particularly to neighbouring countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Indian government has received a request from Bangladesh for diesel supply, which is currently under review.

Ill-informed comments best avoided: India rejects claims about delay in signing condolence book at Iranian Embassy

IANS | March 12, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India on Thursday categorically rejected claims that it took five days to sign the condolence book for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi, terming such statements as “ill-informed”.

Pakistan has zero credibility when it comes to cross-border terrorism: MEA

IANS | March 12, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India on Thursday slammed Pakistan yet again, terming the country as the “state sponsor of terrorism for decades” which also has no credibility when it comes to cross-border terrorism. Reacting strongly to Islamabad's allegations of India's involvement in the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan along the Durand Line, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that nobody is fooled by Pakistan's "assumed victimhood" now.

Working swiftly to assist stranded nationals, ensure safety of shipping and India’s energy security: MEA

IANS | March 12, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India continues to work extensively on extending assistance to Indian nationals in Iran and at the same time is also addressing issues pertaining to the safety of shipping and country's energy security amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday.

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At UNHRC Geneva, photo exhibition highlights Pakistan's systemic discrimination and repression of minorities

India and US discuss Indo-Pacific security, ways to bolster defence partnership

US plan to access Pakistan’s mineral wealth faces Balochistan hurdle: Report

Bangladesh: PM Tarique Rahman calls for cooperation across parties in 13th parliament's first session

EAM Jaishankar and Indonesian counterpart discuss West Asia conflict, bilateral ties

Energy security needs, safety of diaspora utmost important: India on co-sponsoring GCC-led resolution at UNSC

India examining diesel supply requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives: MEA

Ill-informed comments best avoided: India rejects claims about delay in signing condolence book at Iranian Embassy

Pakistan has zero credibility when it comes to cross-border terrorism: MEA

Working swiftly to assist stranded nationals, ensure safety of shipping and India’s energy security: MEA

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