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PM Modi, Malaysian PM Ibrahim condemn terrorism, agree to counter radicalisation, extremism

IANS | February 8, 2026 3:09 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. The two leaders called for zero-tolerance of terrorism and concerted international efforts to combat it in a comprehensive and sustained manner.

China’s forced labour policy poses moral, economic challenge

IANS | February 8, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Chinese government’s exploitation of the Uyghur people has emerged as a major cause for concern worldwide. The large-scale suppression of the Uyghur minority, with people subjected to arbitrary incarceration, forced labour, and family separation in work camps constitute a horrific violation of human rights.

PM Modi meets Indian-origin leaders in Malaysia, hails their accomplishments

IANS | February 8, 2026 2:48 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian-origin leaders, including Ministers and Senators, in Malaysia on Sunday and lauded their accomplishments in public life.

Cyber abuse, threats shadow women candidates in Bangladesh elections

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:35 PM

Dhaka, Feb 8 (IANS) As Bangladesh heads into a high-stakes national election, women candidates are confronting an intensifying wave of cyber harassment, coordinated online abuse and targeted misinformation, according to local media reports.

Pakistan detains 180 Baloch people after deadly clashes

IANS | February 8, 2026 1:07 PM

Quetta, Feb 8 (IANS) Days after intense clashes between Baloch insurgents and Pakistani security forces, authorities in Islamabad have initiated a large-scale crackdown across Balochistan, detaining at least 180 individuals, according to local media reports on Sunday.

Congress opposes even progress: NDA leaders hail India-US trade deal; highlight strategic gains

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) NDA leaders on Sunday lauded the recently announced India–US Interim Trade Agreement, while criticising the Congress for its opposition to the "historic" pact.

PM Modi meets INA veteran in Malaysia, calls interaction ‘inspiring’

IANS | February 8, 2026 12:13 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met veterans of the Azad Hind Fauj, also known as the Indian National Army (INA), in Kuala Lumpur as part of his two-day official visit to Malaysia, highlighting the historical contribution of the force and its legacy among the Indian diaspora in Southeast Asia.

From security cooperation to bilateral payment linkages: India, Malaysia sign six key pacts

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:55 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday oversaw the signing of six major agreements between India and Malaysia, as both nations moved to further strengthen cultural, economic and strategic cooperation during bilateral engagements in Kuala Lumpur.

Dalai Lama’s office rejects reports linking Tibetan spiritual leader to Jeffrey Epstein

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:38 AM

Dharamsala, Feb 8 (IANS) The office of the Dalai Lama on Sunday firmly denied media reports suggesting any association between the Tibetan spiritual leader and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Not just business deal, but step to elevate strategic friendship: BJP leader on India-US trade agreement

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:15 AM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Calling it a major boost to bilateral ties, Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday said the India-US Interim Trade Agreement marks a new chapter in economic cooperation between the two nations.

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PM Modi, Malaysian PM Ibrahim condemn terrorism, agree to counter radicalisation, extremism

China’s forced labour policy poses moral, economic challenge

PM Modi meets Indian-origin leaders in Malaysia, hails their accomplishments

Cyber abuse, threats shadow women candidates in Bangladesh elections

Pakistan detains 180 Baloch people after deadly clashes

Congress opposes even progress: NDA leaders hail India-US trade deal; highlight strategic gains

PM Modi meets INA veteran in Malaysia, calls interaction ‘inspiring’

From security cooperation to bilateral payment linkages: India, Malaysia sign six key pacts

Dalai Lama’s office rejects reports linking Tibetan spiritual leader to Jeffrey Epstein

Not just business deal, but step to elevate strategic friendship: BJP leader on India-US trade agreement

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