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Army chief Dhiraj Seth meets Russian Deputy Defence Minister, reviews military ties

IANS | September 18, 2026 4:48 PM

Moscow, Sep 18 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Dhiraj Seth, met Russian Deputy Minister of Defence, General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, in Moscow on Friday, with discussions centered on further strengthening long-standing India-Russia defence cooperation through joint capability development, military exchanges and greater engagements between the two armed forces.

Pakistan cuts fuels for state vehicles to counter oil price surge

IANS | September 18, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Pakistan has announced a new round of austerity measures including cut in fuel for official vehicles to cut government spending as petrol and diesel prices surge amid disruptions to Gulf supplies due to the West Asian conflict, as per multiple reports.

Bangladesh students disappointed as scholarships offered by Pakistan do not reflect promise: Report

IANS | September 18, 2026 3:56 PM

Dhaka, Sep 18 (IANS) Pakistan government's scholarships for Bangladeshi students have caused disappointment among the selected students as allegations have emerged that scholarships only include tuition fees and accommodation and do not cover expenses related to meals, transport, airfare and other benefits, local media reported.

Pakistan's violent extremism deepens amid policy implementation gaps: Report

IANS | September 18, 2026 3:47 PM

Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) Pakistan remains vulnerable to the persistent threat of violent extremism, which has shaken national security and unsettled the country’s social fabric, a report has stated.

Pakistan: 15 killed, over 50 injured in explosion near mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | September 18, 2026 3:44 PM

Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed and over 50 others injured after a blast near a mosque in the Police Lines area of Kohat district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, local media reported.

India highlights 3 pillars of Security, Connectivity, Opportunity for global trade at SCO meet

IANS | September 18, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) India highlighted the three pillars of 'Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity' for international trade at the 25th meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities held in Tajikistan's Dushanbe, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

China keeping distance from Iran: Report

IANS | September 18, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) While China is Iran’s most important economic partner, Beijing has shown little interest in linking its broader Middle East strategy to Tehran, according to an article in the MBN news website.

Rights group draws UN attention to escalating human rights abuses in Balochistan

IANS | September 18, 2026 1:16 PM

Geneva, Sep 18 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation has drawn the attention of the global community to the grave abuses in Balochistan, accusing Pakistani authorities of subjecting activists, students and families of missing persons to arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and reprisals.

India, Thailand discuss strengthening trade and investment ties

IANS | September 18, 2026 1:09 PM

Bangkok, Sep 18 (IANS) India and Thailand have held discussions on further strengthening trade and investment ties, identifying areas of complementarity, resolving tariff and non-tariff barriers, and achieving balanced trade for mutual benefit.

ActBlue faces scrutiny over foreign donations

IANS | September 18, 2026 12:32 PM

Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) Three US House committees have accused online political fundraising platform ActBlue of failing to prevent illegal foreign donations, saying employees were told to accept contributions despite warning signs and its passport checks did not require a valid US passport number.

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Army chief Dhiraj Seth meets Russian Deputy Defence Minister, reviews military ties

Pakistan cuts fuels for state vehicles to counter oil price surge

Bangladesh students disappointed as scholarships offered by Pakistan do not reflect promise: Report

Pakistan's violent extremism deepens amid policy implementation gaps: Report

Pakistan: 15 killed, over 50 injured in explosion near mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

India highlights 3 pillars of Security, Connectivity, Opportunity for global trade at SCO meet

China keeping distance from Iran: Report

Rights group draws UN attention to escalating human rights abuses in Balochistan

India, Thailand discuss strengthening trade and investment ties

ActBlue faces scrutiny over foreign donations

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