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Indian missile technology enhances Indonesia’s strategic autonomy in broader Indo-Pacific region

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:44 PM

New Delhi/Jakarta, July 20 (IANS) India and Indonesia have demonstrated that close cooperation between major neighbours is possible without succumbing to divisions created by competing global powers. The ability of New Delhi and Jakarta to maintain strong ties with both Russia and the United States while pursuing national interests without becoming subordinate to either side reflects a diplomatic balancing act worthy of admiration, a report has stated.

Hasina’s announcement to return to Bangladesh revives debate on ICT trial, extradition treaty with India

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:31 PM

Hong Kong, July 20 (IANS) Bangladesh has formally sought the extradition of the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India under the 2013 bilateral extradition treaty, which allows New Delhi to reject a request if it considers it politically motivated or not made in good faith, a report has stated.

Four Indians killed, one critically injured in attack on cargo vessel off Odesa port in Ukraine: MEA

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:26 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel departing from Odesa port in Ukraine in which four Indian nationals have lost their lives and one remains in a critical condition.

UK leaders urge foreign aid, visa sanctions against Pakistan until Islamabad takes back child rapist

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:15 PM

London, July 20 (IANS) Political parties in the United Kingdom (UK) are urging the Labour Party to stop all foreign aid to Pakistan and impose visa sanctions until Islamabad takes back the child rapist and ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang.

PoK residents urged to join protest in 'full force' on July 23

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:58 PM

Islamabad, July 20 (IANS) The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) on Monday said that the voluntary shutdown and wheel jam will continue in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with large number of people present at the protest sit-ins.

India developing partnerships amid concerns about US commitments in Indo-Pacific

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India is increasing engagement with Indo-Pacific middle powers as uncertainty is rising about the future of US security commitments in Asia. According to analysts, India is developing partnerships that enables nations with different strategic interests to cooperate without joining a formal alliance, a report has detailed.

Tibet group urges US action against China

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:10 PM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has urged the US Congress to pass legislation strengthening Washington’s engagement with Tibet’s elected leadership and called on the Trump administration to condemn China’s new ethnic unity law.

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Indian missile technology enhances Indonesia’s strategic autonomy in broader Indo-Pacific region

Hasina’s announcement to return to Bangladesh revives debate on ICT trial, extradition treaty with India

Four Indians killed, one critically injured in attack on cargo vessel off Odesa port in Ukraine: MEA

UK leaders urge foreign aid, visa sanctions against Pakistan until Islamabad takes back child rapist

PoK residents urged to join protest in 'full force' on July 23

India developing partnerships amid concerns about US commitments in Indo-Pacific

Tibet group urges US action against China

US says Cuba aided global anti-US network

China's reservoirs ticking bombs waiting to explode each rainy season: Report

Pakistan must abandon terror, rebuild trust for IWT to move forward: Report

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