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Bangladesh: Yunus govt approves 71 luxury flats for ministers amid increasing public hardships

IANS | February 2, 2026 7:52 PM

Dhaka, Feb 2 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with rising inflation, acute housing shortages, water stress and steadily deteriorating public services, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has approved a plan to construct three new buildings comprising 71 luxury flats for ministers on Minto Road in Dhaka, a report said on Monday.

Pakistan's growing instability puts China's CPEC investments at risk: Report

IANS | February 2, 2026 7:30 PM

Rome, Feb 2 (IANS) China may be compelled to reassess the scope of its engagement in Pakistan if Chinese officials can no longer travel safely to Islamabad. For now, every crisis confronting Islamabad poses a threat to the progress of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and undermines Beijing’s high-profile investment in the region, a report said on Monday.

Pakistan: Latest exodus adds to tumultuous history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Tirah Valley

IANS | February 2, 2026 7:13 PM

Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) Tirah Valley in Khyber tribal district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed another wave of displacement amid talks of a "limited offensive" against the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). This exodus marks yet another chapter in the tribal region's tumultuous history, with local residents caught in the cross fire and facing the consequences of the blame game between the federal and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led provincial government.

India and Norway discuss initiatives to strengthen economic ties

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:29 PM

Oslo, Feb 2 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, held a meeting with State Secretary, Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad in Oslo on Monday, discussing strengthening of economic ties and boosting investments in green and blue tech sectors.

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to travel to India for State Visit

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:22 PM

Victoria/New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie will travel to India for a State Visit from February 5-10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be Herminie's first visit to India since assuming office in October last year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday.

Systemic abuse, marginalisation, state repression by Pak govt driving insurgency in Balochistan

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:14 PM

Quetta, Feb 2 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army's recent attacks under 'Operation Herof Phase 2.0' demonstrate a stark escalation in Pakistan’s long-simmering conflict in Balochistan, a report has highlighted. The BLA claimed responsibility for strikes in 14 cities and 48 sites on January 31, including Quetta, Gwadar, and resource-rich areas like Chagai, causing casualties on both sides. The figures remained disputed as Pakistani authorities reported that dozens of fighters were killed while BLA stated that security forces suffered heavy losses.

Pakistan: Most of capital Islamabad's buildings do not have fire safety certifications

IANS | February 2, 2026 5:55 PM

Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) Most of the buildings in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, have not obtained fire safety certifications, local media reported citing the Capital Development Authority (CDA).

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan lays wreath at Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan

IANS | February 2, 2026 5:25 PM

Yerevan, Feb 2 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, who is on a four-day official visit to Armenia, on Monday laid a wreath at the Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum in Yerevan, honouring the memory of 1.5 million Armenians who were massacred.

Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha travel to Sri Lanka as India bolsters spiritual ties across borders

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:48 PM

Colombo, Feb 2 (IANS) Underlining India's commitment to fostering Buddhist diplomacy, spiritual outreach, and shared cultural heritage, the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha will be travelling to Sri Lanka for their first-ever international exposition, the High Commission of India in Colombo announced on Monday.

IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The IMF has lowered Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent from 3.2 per cent, which is worrying news for a country with a rapidly expanding population, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

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Bangladesh: Yunus govt approves 71 luxury flats for ministers amid increasing public hardships

Pakistan's growing instability puts China's CPEC investments at risk: Report

Pakistan: Latest exodus adds to tumultuous history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Tirah Valley

India and Norway discuss initiatives to strengthen economic ties

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to travel to India for State Visit

Systemic abuse, marginalisation, state repression by Pak govt driving insurgency in Balochistan

Pakistan: Most of capital Islamabad's buildings do not have fire safety certifications

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan lays wreath at Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan

Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha travel to Sri Lanka as India bolsters spiritual ties across borders

IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 3 per cent

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