India has stake in Tibet’s future: ICT

Lalit K Jha | August 18, 2026 8:40 PM

Washington, Aug 18 (IANS) India should recognise itself as a stakeholder in Tibet’s future because the Himalayan frontier is directly tied to its national security, a senior International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) official has said, warning that Beijing is placing trusted non-Tibetan officials in border areas.

India desires 'positive, constructive and forward-looking' ties with Bangladesh: MEA

IANS | August 18, 2026 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Emphasising India's commitment to maintaining constructive ties with Bangladesh based on mutual interests and reciprocity, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday reiterated that extradition requests of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are being examined through established procedures.

Residents of PoK need sympathy, solidarity from International community: MEA

IANS | August 18, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday stated that the residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continue to face several issues, including shortage of daily essentials, and urged that they need the sympathy and solidarity of the international community.

690 escaped prisoners still at large in Bangladesh: IG Prisons

IANS | August 18, 2026 5:22 PM

Dhaka, Aug 18 (IANS) At least 690 prisoners who escaped from various prisons during the July uprising in 2024 are yet to be caught, local media reported on Tuesday quoting statements made by Inspector General of Prisons Brigadier General Syed Mohammad Motaher Hossain.