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'Proportionate action' taken, says MEA after demolition of unauthorised structures outside Pakistan HC

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India on Friday said that the government had taken 'proportionate action' by demolishing unauthorised structures outside Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, a few days after Pakistan did not heed to India's request and removed structures in front of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad that were meant to facilitate parking.

Telangana CM’s visit to US not given political clearance as proposed programmes not appropriate: MEA

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that the Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s US trip was denied political clearance as the programmes proposed were not appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit

Southeast Asian nations adopting China’s digital tech but stay clear of Beijing’s rules: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) China may be winning many of the contracts to build out Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure, but Beijing is making less headway on the rules, according to an article published in The Diplomat.

'China's growing clout in Indo-Pacific raises concern'

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A section of Japanese media and people are criticising Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her administration for their efforts to upgrade Japan's defence and security systems, but these critics are overlooking China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, according to an article published on the Japan Forward news website.

Pakistan's central govt debt rises over 5 pc to Rs 81.9 trillion: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Pakistan's central government debt rose to Rs 81.9 trillion during July-May of fiscal year 2025-26, a report has said, citing the government.

Credit US Ambassador Gor for providing correct perspective on J&K: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

IANS | August 21, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India's former Ambassador to the United States and BJP MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday credited US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor for providing a "correct perspective" on Jammu and Kashmir by calling it as an "important part of India" during his visit to Srinagar, earlier this week.

Solar expansion in China causes bird diversity decline: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Rapid expansion of solar farms in China is linked to a reduction in bird diversity as cropland and grassland are cleared for development, a new report has said, calling the trend a green dilemma that pits carbon reduction against conservation.

US report accusing other countries of facilitating China’s exports lacks proof: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India has rightfully maintained a measured stance by promising to review the facts presented and follow the extant laws of the land in reaction to a White House Report that puts India in a list of more than 40 countries that have allegedly helped China in transhipment of exports to the US, according to an article in the Saviour magazine.

Baloch group condemns Pakistani airstrikes in Balochistan, calls for international probe

IANS | August 21, 2026 1:57 PM

Amsterdam, Aug 21 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest demonstration and rally in the Netherlands condemning the recent airstrikes by the Pakistan air force in Balochistan’s Surab district that reportedly killed more than 30 civilians, including women and children.

India-EU FTA to be a game changer, boost trade significantly: Lithuanian envoy

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be a game changer and is expected to significantly boost trade between the two sides, Lithuanian Ambassador to India Diana Mickevičienė said.

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'Proportionate action' taken, says MEA after demolition of unauthorised structures outside Pakistan HC

Telangana CM’s visit to US not given political clearance as proposed programmes not appropriate: MEA

Southeast Asian nations adopting China’s digital tech but stay clear of Beijing’s rules: Report

'China's growing clout in Indo-Pacific raises concern'

Pakistan's central govt debt rises over 5 pc to Rs 81.9 trillion: Report

Credit US Ambassador Gor for providing correct perspective on J&K: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Solar expansion in China causes bird diversity decline: Report

US report accusing other countries of facilitating China’s exports lacks proof: Report

Baloch group condemns Pakistani airstrikes in Balochistan, calls for international probe

India-EU FTA to be a game changer, boost trade significantly: Lithuanian envoy

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