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Khalistan convoy in Indianapolis highlights extremists’ push to exploit Western freedom: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 9:32 PM

Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) The convoy of vehicles displaying yellow Khalistan flags in Indianapolis, the capital of the US state of Indiana, recently to mobilise support for a non-binding referendum, was not an isolated episode but the latest expression of a strategy that exploits the democratic freedoms of Western societies to export a rejected separatist political project, a report has stated.

India's Northeast can emerge as true gateway to South-East Asia: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 9:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) With its vast potential across multiple sectors, India's Northeast can emerge as a major economic powerhouse for the nation and transform the region into a true gateway to South-East Asia, a report highlighted.

India uses satellites as soft-power tool with partner nations: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s space cooperation agreement with Seychelles is the latest example of a decade‑long diplomatic push that uses space as a durable instrument of foreign diplomacy, a new report has said.

China’s superpower ambition faces mounting challenges: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 9:08 PM

Brussels, Aug 7 (IANS) China may continue its rise towards becoming a global superpower, but its trajectory is becoming increasingly contested and uncertain. For the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the challenge extends beyond building economic and military strength to navigating the contradictions of power in a world that is growing more resistant to Beijing's ambitions, a report has stated.

International community must act as China's 'ethnic unity' law harms Uyghurs: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 8:43 PM

Beijing, Aug 7 (IANS) The international community must make efforts to challenge China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress to protect diaspora communities, as the legislation, which came into effect on July 1, has already started harming Uyghurs, other ethnic groups and dissidents, a report has detailed.

Pax Silica and WAICO may herald new era of bloc politics centered on technology

IANS | August 7, 2026 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The emergence of Pax Silica and World AI Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) may yet signal a new era of bloc politics centered on technology where, as the two global powers driving their respective initiatives claim to be "positive-sum", their rivalry risks creating parallel digital worlds -- one anchored in Washington, the other in Beijing.

Bangladesh: Budget discrimination, patriarchy hinders indigenous women’s political participation

IANS | August 7, 2026 8:22 PM

Dhaka, Aug 7 (IANS) While the participation of plainland indigenous women in Bangladesh's local governance - particularly in union parishads - has increased, structural budgetary discrimination, political marginalisation, and deeply entrenched patriarchal attitudes continue to hinder their ability to exercise meaningful leadership, local media reported citing experts.

UN Permanent Representatives from 17 countries celebrate India’s rich handloom heritage

IANS | August 7, 2026 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Permanent Representatives from 17 countries to the United Nations (UN) on Friday celebrated the rich handloom heritage and craftsmanship in Mumbai on the occasion of National Handloom Day.

Pakistan still does not know how to talk about, legislate for, or protect its boy victims: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 7:51 PM

Islamabad, Aug 7 (IANS) Despite rising child sexual abuse cases against them, Pakistan still does not know how to talk about, legislate for, or protect its boy victims, a report has detailed.

Next phase in India-Kenya relations about shared capacity and innovation, not just financing projects

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:21 PM

Nairobi, Aug 7 (IANS) Ties between India and Kenya should not be seen through the old donor-recipient lens as the relationship is entering a new phase which involves shared capacity, innovation and interests instead of offering funds for projects. For years, India has held an important position in Kenya's foreign policy circles as it has provided scholarships, trained professionals, affordable medicines and supported infrastructure projects, a report has detailed.

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Khalistan convoy in Indianapolis highlights extremists’ push to exploit Western freedom: Report

India's Northeast can emerge as true gateway to South-East Asia: Report

India uses satellites as soft-power tool with partner nations: Report

China’s superpower ambition faces mounting challenges: Report

International community must act as China's 'ethnic unity' law harms Uyghurs: Report

Pax Silica and WAICO may herald new era of bloc politics centered on technology

Bangladesh: Budget discrimination, patriarchy hinders indigenous women’s political participation

UN Permanent Representatives from 17 countries celebrate India’s rich handloom heritage

Pakistan still does not know how to talk about, legislate for, or protect its boy victims: Report

Next phase in India-Kenya relations about shared capacity and innovation, not just financing projects

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