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Indian envoy presents credentials to Bangladesh President, reaffirms commitment to strengthening partnership

IANS | June 25, 2026 6:43 PM

Dhaka, June 25 (IANS) India's new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, on Thursday presented his credentials to Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin, reiterating New Delhi's commitment to deepening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation across a wide range of sectors for the benefit of the people of both countries.

French woman, children held captive for 12 years in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rescued

IANS | June 25, 2026 6:33 PM

Islamabad, June 25 (IANS) A French woman and her five children were rescued in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after her husband kept them captive at home and abused them for more than 10 years, a report has detailed.

PM Modi to visit Seychelles to attend Golden Jubilee Celebrations of National Day

IANS | June 25, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Seychelles on a State visit from June 27-29 to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country's National Day as the Guest of Honour.

India, Saudi Arabia discuss ways to strengthen ties, diaspora issues

IANS | June 25, 2026 5:06 PM

Riyadh, June 25 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia have discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties, diaspora issues, and other matters of mutual interest.

Indian Army participates in joint UN peacekeeping drills during Exercise Khaan Quest

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:57 PM

Ulaanbaatar, June 25 (IANS) The Indian Army contingent participating in Exercise Khaan Quest undertook joint UN peacekeeping drills, including patrolling, cordon and search operations and humanitarian assistance activities, enhancing interoperability, communication and coordinated responses in complex operational environments.

Russia eyes gasoline imports from India amid refinery disruptions: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Russia is working to launch large‑scale seaborne gasoline imports from India to address a widening domestic fuel shortfall caused by a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery infrastructure, a new report has said.

Christian man stabbed to death in Pakistan after argument over drinking water: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 3:35 PM

Islamabad, June 25 (IANS) A Christian man was stabbed to death by a Muslim co-worker in Pakistan after objecting to his drinking water from a cooler used by other labourers as he was from the minority community, a report has detailed.

PoK protests: Pakistan accused of targeting women, children; using starvation tactics

Vicky Nanjappa | June 25, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The crackdown by the Pakistani security agencies on those protesting in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues unabated and is getting more aggressive by the day, with the protesters refusing to back down.

World leaders express solidarity with Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

IANS | June 25, 2026 2:41 PM

Washington, June 25 (IANS) Several world leaders on Thursday expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela and offered aid following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed the lives of 32 people and injured over 700 people.

Bangladesh finances under strain as foreign debt burden surges: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Bangladesh government’s foreign debt service burden is projected to almost double to $7.6 billion in FY29 from $4.11 billion in FY25 due to rising interest payments, shorter loan maturities, and repayments for several mega projects which poses a serious threat to the country’s financial stability, according to a report in The Daily Star, a Dhaka-based newspaper.

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Indian envoy presents credentials to Bangladesh President, reaffirms commitment to strengthening partnership

French woman, children held captive for 12 years in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rescued

PM Modi to visit Seychelles to attend Golden Jubilee Celebrations of National Day

India, Saudi Arabia discuss ways to strengthen ties, diaspora issues

Indian Army participates in joint UN peacekeeping drills during Exercise Khaan Quest

Russia eyes gasoline imports from India amid refinery disruptions: Report

Christian man stabbed to death in Pakistan after argument over drinking water: Report

PoK protests: Pakistan accused of targeting women, children; using starvation tactics

World leaders express solidarity with Venezuela after deadly earthquakes

Bangladesh finances under strain as foreign debt burden surges: Report

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