Astana, Aug 26 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Sailas Thangal, called on Kazakh Defence Minister Dauren Kossanov, with the two sides reviewing the growing defence partnership between India and Kazakhstan and exploring future areas of collaboration in the defence sector.
Paris, Aug 26 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation has strongly condemned the brutal killing of four members of a Hindu family in Bangladesh’s Rangpur city, saying the possibility of religious extremist or militant links must be urgently investigated amid the UN’s recent findings.
Kathmandu, Aug 26 (IANS) A sudden flash flood swept through the Bhote Koshi River on Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage in the Nepal-China border region.
San Jose, Aug 26 (IANS) India and Costa Rica discussed ways to deepen collaboration, with a particular emphasis on environmental sustainability and green growth.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India on Wednesday rejected the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination's remarks about the country, terming them "politically motivated" and "highly malicious".
Chennai, Aug 26 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) held their 7th High-Level Meeting (HLM) in Chennai, where both sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in maritime security, law enforcement and environmental sustainability, officials said on Wednesday.
Oslo, Aug 26 (IANS) Several members of the Kashmiri diaspora in Norway staged a demonstration outside the Norwegian Parliament condemning the brutalities and killing of innocent civilians by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Islamabad, Aug 26 (IANS) In a major tragedy, at least 15 newborn babies died after a massive fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, local media reported on Wednesday, quoting officials familiar with the tragic incident.
Kyiv, Aug 26 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude after receiving a congratulatory Independence Day message for the people of the country from India and President Droupadi Murmu.
Tokyo, Aug 26 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that he highlighted India's growing investment and business opportunities across trade, mobility, industrial, banking and insurance sectors during discussions with top Japanese business and financial leaders.
