New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Adaptive and more country-specific, India's neighbourhood policy is no longer limited to historical goodwill as it responds to diverse political realities while safeguarding the regional stability, opined top policymakers, industry leaders, and domain experts at an insightful discussion.
Islamabad, Feb 3 (IANS) Pakistan has been ranked lowest in South Asia for literacy, with 63 per cent of people aged 10 years and above being able to read and write, according to a new review by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), local media reported.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) India and Tanzania held the fourth edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in Zanzibar, discussing cooperation in military training, maritime security, and defence industry collaboration, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Pakistan is paying a heavy price as violence rages on in Balochistan. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has unleashed havoc on the Pakistan security forces in the last 48 hours during which heavy casualties have been reported.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Tuesday mounted a sharp attack on the India-US trade agreement, raising concerns over the country's 'sovereignty', transparency in decision-making, and the possible long-term impact on farmers, energy security and foreign policy.
Dhaka, Feb 3 (IANS) Amid escalating political tensions ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 election, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman strongly criticised the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami for making derogatory remarks about women, warning that such views pose a serious threat to women’s safety and fundamental rights in the country, according to local media reports.
Yerevan, Feb 3 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan-led delegation and Armenia's Minister of Defence Suren Papkyan on Tuesday held discussions focusing on strengthening defence cooperation across various security issues related to the two nations.
Quetta, Feb 3 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Tuesday strongly condemned the killing of unarmed civilians, including a minor child, in a Pakistani military drone strike, targeting residential areas in Balochistan.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The landmark India-United States trade agreement, which lowers US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, has drawn widespread praise from leaders across the country on Tuesday, who described it as a major step forward for India’s manufacturing sector, exporters, MSMEs and youth.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the India-US trade deal will benefit the people of "two large democracies" and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for reaching an agreement.
