ISI moves to unite Bangladesh terror groups, eyes bigger India strikes

Vicky Nanjappa | October 7, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) With the western border becoming increasingly difficult to operate along, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is seeking to intensify activities on the eastern front. Terror groups in Bangladesh have long been nurtured by the ISI, with the focus largely on targeting West Bengal and the northeastern states.

Bangladesh's outgoing envoy, Foreign Secretary Misri discuss bilateral ties

IANS | October 7, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's outgoing High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, held a farewell meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi on Wednesday, with both sides reflecting on the gamut of bilateral ties and cooperation under existing institutional mechanisms.

Rare achievement in any democracy, say world leaders on PM Modi's 25-year public service

IANS | October 7, 2026 1:18 PM

Tokyo, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked 25 years in office of continuous service as the head of government, leaders from around the world congratulated him on the milestone and praised his leadership, describing it as "rare achievement in any democracy" and a "powerful testament" to the confidence that the people of India have in him.

IMF warns of AI, energy and debt crosscurrents

IANS | October 7, 2026 12:38 PM

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) The global economy is being pulled between an artificial intelligence investment boom and an energy supply shock while governments grapple with record public debt, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday, calling for urgent policy action to confront the competing pressures.