Bangladesh: 162 journalists attacked, threatened, harassed in last three months

IANS | October 3, 2026 12:15 PM

Dhaka, Oct 3 (IANS) Amid growing concerns over mounting threats to press freedom in Bangladesh, at least 162 journalists faced attacks, threats, harassment and legal harassment in 112 separate incidents over the past three months while carrying out their professional duties, local media reported, citing a monitoring report by a Dhaka-based research organisation.

India plans major business mission to US: Goyal

IANS | October 3, 2026 11:11 AM

Chicago, Oct 3 (IANS) India plans to bring a large multi-sectoral business delegation to the United States, possibly in the first quarter of next year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said as he sought deeper engagement between Indian businesses and their American counterparts.

INS Tarkash departs Kenya's Mombasa after successful port visit

IANS | October 3, 2026 11:09 AM

Nairobi, Oct 3 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a frontline guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Kenya's Mombasa following a successful port visit, deepening maritime cooperation and close ties between India and the East African Nation.

India eyes trade links with 80 per cent of world

IANS | October 3, 2026 10:54 AM

Chicago, Oct 3 (IANS) India is building a network of free trade relationships that could eventually cover nearly 75 to 80 per cent of the world's economies, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said, as he pitched the country as a growing base for global trade and investment.

Differences blocked G20 trade outcome: Goyal

IANS | October 3, 2026 10:35 AM

Chicago, Oct 3 (IANS) Differences among some countries prevented G20 trade ministers from agreeing on an outcome document at their meeting in Milwaukee, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said, even as he described the discussions as fruitful and pointed to areas of convergence among major economies.

Goyal hails Captain Machchhar’s courage

IANS | October 3, 2026 10:14 AM

Chicago, Oct 3 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage in protecting passengers aboard a Flydubai flight, telling an Indian-American gathering in Chicago that his actions reflected a spirit of humanity associated with India.