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Unrest in PoK exposes contradictions in Pakistan's Kashmir narrative on global platforms: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 8:25 PM

Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) exposes a key contradiction at the core of Islamabad's Kashmir narrative. While championing the principle of "self-determination" internationally, Pakistan has established a political framework in the region that effectively allows only one outcome—"alignment with Pakistan", according to a report.

US Senators raise questions over Pakistan's involvement in Iran talks

IANS | June 24, 2026 8:19 PM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) Two US Senators, both from the Republican Party, have raised questions over the involvement of Qatar and Pakistan as intermediaries in the ceasefire negotiations with Iran, accusing both nations of supporting terrorism.

Pakistan: Shutter-down strike held across Balochistan against life terms for Baloch activists

IANS | June 24, 2026 7:16 PM

Quetta, June 24 (IANS) People across several regions of Balochistan on Wednesday observed a shutter-down strike in protest against the life imprisonment sentences handed down to Baloch activists, including the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Mahrang Baloch, describing the verdict as "unfair".

Vietnam values and gives high priority to ties with India: Vietnam National Assembly Chairman

IANS | June 24, 2026 7:09 PM

Hanoi, June 24 (IANS) Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has said that Vietnam values and gives high priority to its relations with India. He described India as a "loyal, trusted and longstanding friend" and noted that the two nations share deep historical and cultural ties, local media reported on Wednesday.

India made concerted efforts to uplift status of women since Independence: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India, which has a population of more than 700 million women and girls, has made concerted efforts to uplift their status since its Independence. The Constitution of India laid a strong foundation with principles of equality, a report has detailed.

India seeks to build partnerships across Europe to advance its interests in trade, technology: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India wants to build partnerships in Europe to advance its interests in trade, investment, defence, and the green transition, and while many economic decisions are taken at the European Union (EU) level, political goodwill and strong bilateral relationships with individual member states continue to hold importance, as showcased during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to France and Slovakia, according to a report.

Greek lawmaker raises concerns over Greece-China underwater heritage pact, questions reciprocity: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:29 PM

Athens, June 24 (IANS) Greek MP Spyros Tsironis strongly criticised the Greece-China agreement on underwater cultural heritage, raising concerns over what he described as its "vague and non-binding" provisions, according to media reports.

EAM Jaishankar, South Korea's National Security Director Wi Sung-lac hold talks

IANS | June 24, 2026 5:37 PM

Seoul, June 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with South Korea's National Security Director Wi Sung-lac on Wednesday.

Chinese FM Wang Yi meets PM Modi, says India and China should deepen cooperation

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and expressed his country's readiness to work with India to implement the important consensus reached between leaders of the two nations, continuously enhance trust and dispel doubts, properly handle sensitive issues, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, maintain the positive momentum of bilateral ties, and jointly advance their respective modernisation processes.

'Look forward to building on our Strategic Partnership': Ethiopian PM thanks PM Modi for wishes

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:19 PM

Addis Ababa, June 24 (IANS) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on his election triumph and stated that he is looking forward to building on the Strategic Partnership.

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Unrest in PoK exposes contradictions in Pakistan's Kashmir narrative on global platforms: Report

US Senators raise questions over Pakistan's involvement in Iran talks

Pakistan: Shutter-down strike held across Balochistan against life terms for Baloch activists

Vietnam values and gives high priority to ties with India: Vietnam National Assembly Chairman

India made concerted efforts to uplift status of women since Independence: Report

India seeks to build partnerships across Europe to advance its interests in trade, technology: Report

Greek lawmaker raises concerns over Greece-China underwater heritage pact, questions reciprocity: Report

EAM Jaishankar, South Korea's National Security Director Wi Sung-lac hold talks

Chinese FM Wang Yi meets PM Modi, says India and China should deepen cooperation

'Look forward to building on our Strategic Partnership': Ethiopian PM thanks PM Modi for wishes

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