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President Murmu hosts Liechtenstein’s Prince Alois, says TEPA can combine strengths of both nations

IANS | October 27, 2026 10:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday received Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in their honour, saying the two countries could build a beneficial partnership under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).

NDA, Oppn hail 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, call it India's opportunity to voice opinion

IANS | October 27, 2026 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Leaders across party lines on Tuesday hailed the "success" of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, referring to it as a platform for India to voice its opinion as a leader and for exchanging success stories with the participating countries.

Rajnath Singh arrives in Philippines for Asean Defence Ministers' meeting

IANS | October 27, 2026 9:35 PM

Cebu (Philippines), Oct 27 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday arrived in Cebu on a three-day visit to the Philippines, during which he will attend the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) and hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines.

Bangladesh: Former PM Hasina alleges massive human rights violations under BNP rule

IANS | October 27, 2026 9:31 PM

Dhaka, Oct 27 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that the country is witnessing mass arrests, searches, torture, false cases, extrajudicial killings and human rights violations, claiming that the rule of law, fundamental rights and public security have effectively ceased to exist.

Rights body slams Pakistani authorities for displacing 30,000 people in Balochistan’s Kalat

IANS | October 27, 2026 9:15 PM

Quetta, Oct 27 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Tuesday strongly condemned an order by the Pakistani authorities directing approximately 5,000 families, comprising around 30,000 people, to leave their ancestral homes in Shoor Paarod region in Balochistan’s Kalat district by October 30, ahead of a planned military operation.

Indian nationals travelling to UAE advised to take adequate medical insurance with repatriation cover

IANS | October 27, 2026 8:55 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 27 (IANS) Indian missions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday advised Indian nationals travelling to the Gulf nation to take adequate medical insurance, including cover for medical repatriation to India, citing several instances of people facing huge hospital bills that they or their families could not afford.

EU condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Red Sea shipping

IANS | October 27, 2026 8:22 PM

Brussels, Oct 27 (IANS) The European Union (EU) on Tuesday strongly condemned Houthi attacks within Yemen, against Saudi Arabia and on shipping in the Red Sea. European Council President Antonio Costa also called on the fighting group to immediately cease its attacks and return to negotiations under UN auspices.

India-Indonesia Special Forces exercise Garuda Shakti begins in Banyuwangi

IANS | October 27, 2026 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti commenced at Banyuwangi in Indonesia on Tuesday, with the Special Forces of the two nations set to train together in jungle warfare operations until November 6, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

Pakistan: BLA claims killing over 27 Pakistani military personnel in Balochistan last week

IANS | October 27, 2026 7:52 PM

Quetta, Oct 27 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has said that more than 27 Pakistani military personnel were killed and several others injured in 15 operations carried out by the group in the province of Balochistan from October 20-26, local media reported on Tuesday.

Iranian MPs visit Taj Mahal, hail ‘shared civilisational heritage’ with India

IANS | October 27, 2026 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Members of Iran’s Parliament, who are in India for the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on Tuesday. Sharing pictures of the visit on X on Tuesday, the Iranian Embassy said the monument reflected the rich artistic heritage of India and showed how civilisations enrich one another.

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President Murmu hosts Liechtenstein’s Prince Alois, says TEPA can combine strengths of both nations

NDA, Oppn hail 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, call it India's opportunity to voice opinion

Rajnath Singh arrives in Philippines for Asean Defence Ministers' meeting

Bangladesh: Former PM Hasina alleges massive human rights violations under BNP rule

Rights body slams Pakistani authorities for displacing 30,000 people in Balochistan’s Kalat

Indian nationals travelling to UAE advised to take adequate medical insurance with repatriation cover

EU condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Red Sea shipping

India-Indonesia Special Forces exercise Garuda Shakti begins in Banyuwangi

Pakistan: BLA claims killing over 27 Pakistani military personnel in Balochistan last week

Iranian MPs visit Taj Mahal, hail ‘shared civilisational heritage’ with India

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