Bishkek, Oct 15 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, Lt. General Baktybek Bekbolotov in Bishkek on Wednesday as both countries agreed to enhance collaboration on countering terrorism, radicalisation and drug trafficking.
Kabul, Oct 15 (IANS) As key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained shut for the fourth consecutive day, concerns have been raised regarding the serious impact on trade and economic activities of two nations.
Jakarta, Oct 15 (IANS) Reaffirming its commitment to regional cooperation, India on Wednesday acted as a first responder by delivering Prussian Blue (Radiogardase) capsules to Jakarta to help contain the effects of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination in the Southeast Asian nation.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India's 2026 BRICS chairmanship will serve as a defining moment - not only for the grouping but for the wider Global South's push for autonomy and reform in global governance - several top experts reckoned during an event organised in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Dhaka, Oct 15 (IANS) Indelible ink woes were exposed during Bangladesh's Chittagong University's Central Students' Union (CUCSU) elections on Wednesday as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) lashed out at the authorities over the ink unavailability ahead of the union elections, terming it a reflection of "national incompetence."
Kabul, October 15 (IANS) UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, on Wednesday expressed concern over numerous civilian casualties and ongoing clashes between forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and follow international law.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Brazil's Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Geraldo Alckmin arrived in New Delhi Wednesday afternoon on a three-day official visit to India to hold the inaugural Trade Ministerial Review Meeting with Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.
Kathmandu, Oct 15 (IANS) Interim Nepalese Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the death of Nepali national Bipin Joshi, whose body was handed over by Hamas to Israel, bringing a tragic end to two years of uncertainty and hope.
Jerusalem, Oct 15 (IANS) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said that one of the four bodies returned by Hamas does not belong to any of the hostages.
Peshawar, Oct 15 (IANS) Leaders of transgender community in Pakistan have accused police of evicting their members from various districts of Peshawar in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Trangenders have complained about police's failure in acting against extortionists, kidnappers and the killers of their community members in the province, local media reported on Wednesday.
