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Human rights body files plea against 'harassment' of minorities in Bangladesh

IANS | July 14, 2025 11:01 AM

Dhaka, July 14 (IANS) The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the High Court against the “systemic abuse of false criminal cases used to harass, intimidate, and dispossess Hindus and other minorities” across the country aiming to expose “legal harassment of the Bangladesh’s religious minorities”.

Experts raise alarm over rising dengue crisis in Bangladesh, say all 64 districts at risk

IANS | July 14, 2025 10:17 AM

Dhaka, July 14 (IANS) With the dengue outbreak worsening in Bangladesh, experts have raised alarm over a potential nationwide crisis, and stressed that efforts to control the mosquito-borne disease have been inadequate under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese Vice President, stresses 'mutually beneficial' outcomes through normalised ties

IANS | July 14, 2025 9:25 AM

Beijing, July 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday, emphasised that the continued normalisation of ties between India and China can yield "mutually beneficial" results.

India, Saudi Arabia bolster bilateral ties in chemicals and fertilisers sector

IANS | July 14, 2025 9:24 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Highlighting strong economic ties between India and Saudi Arabia, the visit by Union Health and Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister, JP Nadda, to Dammam and Riyadh focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the chemicals and fertilisers sector, according to an official statement.

Shubhanshu Shukla’s return to Earth begins today after historic ISS mission

IANS | July 14, 2025 6:48 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is set to return to Earth after successfully completing an 18-day mission under the Axiom-4 (AX-4) private spaceflight.

EAM Jaishankar's Singapore visit boosts strategic ties, investment & Indo-Pacific dialogue

IANS | July 13, 2025 11:38 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Singapore on Sunday, marking a significant step in India's diplomatic outreach and strategic engagement with Southeast Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Structure dedicated to B'desh Liberation War torn down; Yunus regime plans new installation for July protest

IANS | July 13, 2025 3:49 PM

Dhaka, July 13 (IANS) Projonmo Chattar, which became the epicentre of the 2013 'Shahbagh movement' in Bangladesh demanding the death penalty for war criminals involved in crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War, has been demolished, according to local media reports.

BNP, Yunus administration equally responsible: Dhaka students protest over trader's brutal murder

IANS | July 13, 2025 2:33 PM

Dhaka, July 13 (IANS) Students in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, held a torch procession and rally on the campus of Jahangirnagar University (JU) to demand justice for a trader who was brutally murdered recently. The students expressed their frustration, stating that last year's protest in July was ineffective, as criminal activities have continued to rise even after a change in power, according to local media reports on Sunday.

EU urged to respond firmly as Trump's tariff threat sparks outrage

IANS | July 13, 2025 6:57 AM

Brussels, July 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of sweeping 30 per cent tariffs on European Union (EU) exports has provoked a fierce backlash across the bloc, with officials and industry leaders demanding a strong and united response amid continued trade talks.

EAM Jaishankar to visit China today for SCO meeting

IANS | July 13, 2025 6:47 AM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a three-day visit to China starting Sunday to attend the Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states being held in Tianjin.

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Human rights body files plea against 'harassment' of minorities in Bangladesh

Experts raise alarm over rising dengue crisis in Bangladesh, say all 64 districts at risk

EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese Vice President, stresses 'mutually beneficial' outcomes through normalised ties

India, Saudi Arabia bolster bilateral ties in chemicals and fertilisers sector

Shubhanshu Shukla’s return to Earth begins today after historic ISS mission

EAM Jaishankar's Singapore visit boosts strategic ties, investment & Indo-Pacific dialogue

Structure dedicated to B'desh Liberation War torn down; Yunus regime plans new installation for July protest

BNP, Yunus administration equally responsible: Dhaka students protest over trader's brutal murder

EU urged to respond firmly as Trump's tariff threat sparks outrage

EAM Jaishankar to visit China today for SCO meeting

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