Geneva, Oct 1 (IANS) The recent violence against the indigenous people in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts has sparked concerns among world leaders about the condition of the backwards and religious minorities in the South Asian nation.
Moscow/New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) New Delhi and Moscow are actively preparing for the Russian President Vladimir Putin's planned visit to India in December to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, the Russian media quoted Deputy National Security Advisor Pawan Kapoor as saying.
Islamabad, Oct 1 (IANS) Pakistan's capital Islamabad has reported 52 dengue cases in a single day. Of those, 33 were reported in rural areas while 19 were found in urban areas of Islamabad, according to the District Health Office, local media reported on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed sadness over the loss of lives and damage caused by the earthquake in the Philippines. He stated that India stands in solidarity with the Philippines at this difficult time.
Kabul, October 1 (IANS) The United Nations has warned that internet blackout in Afghanistan is disrupting earthquake relief, leaving survivors living in remote areas cut off from aid, financial services, and vital humanitarian coordination efforts, local media reported on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Large portions of the US government officially shut down on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump and Congress could not reach an agreement on a spending bill, resulting in thousands of non-essential federal employees being placed on leave.
Dhaka, Oct 1 (IANS) The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organisation against religious discrimination, has expressed deep sorrow and anger over Chief Advisor of the interim government Muhammad Yunus’ comments dismissing the persecution of Hindu minorities across Bangladesh as “baseless”.
Manila, Oct 1 (IANS) The death toll in the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu province in the central Philippines climbed to 69, the Philippines' Office of Civil Defence (OCD) said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George represented India at Armenia's National Day celebrations in New Delhi, reaffirming the nation's commitment to the enduring friendship with the West Asian nation.
Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) The United States government has shut down as lawmakers failed to achieve a breakthrough on a funding bill.
