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Terror sponsor Pakistan overseeing counterterrorism framework huge irony: Report

IANS | October 30, 2025 9:27 PM

London, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan's claim to regional leadership in counter-terrorism rests on fragile ground until its own territory hosts, and in many cases protects, the very networks it purports to combat. Pakistan's participation in regional counter-terror frameworks will remain a facade until its words match with its actions, a report has stated.

Madrassa education in Pakistan deepens inequality, nurtures extremism: Report

IANS | October 30, 2025 9:22 PM

Islamabad, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s madrassa education embodies a troubling paradox -- offering refuge and religious instruction to the poor, while simultaneously nurturing radicalism, deepening inequality, and allowing abuse, a report said on Thursday.

Haqqani warns Pakistan, says any act of aggression against Afghanistan will be 'big mistake'

Saurabh Sharma | October 30, 2025 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) As relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan continue to nosedive, Afghanistan’s Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani on Thursday delivered a fiery speech in Kabul, warning Islamabad that any act of aggression will not be tolerated by Kabul.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Malaysia as India bolsters security ties with ASEAN members

IANS | October 30, 2025 8:01 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Malaysia on Thursday on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus). High Commissioner of India to Malaysia, B N Reddy received Singh at the Subang Airbase.

Bangladesh interim govt grapples with uncertainties ahead of pledged national election

Jayanta Bhattacharya | October 30, 2025 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) With nearly about three months left for a national election pledged by Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration, doubts remain over the possibility of holding a free and fair democratic exercise under prevailing conditions.

India hosts first Quad Ports of Future Conference

IANS | October 30, 2025 7:42 PM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) India hosted the first Quad Ports of the Future Conference in Mumbai, with thematic panel discussions centered on advancing a shared Quad vision for resilient, secure and future-ready ports, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday.

Pak-Afg trade accusations while ignoring ISIS-K threat, raising global alarm

IANS | October 30, 2025 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The presence of Islamic State (ISIS-K) fighters along the volatile Durand Line between Afghanistan and Pakistan – posing a grave threat to the neighbourhood, including India – has been accepted by the respective administrations but with a narrative that suits individual purposes.

Leaders summit scheduled through diplomatic consultations among four partners: MEA on Quad

IANS | October 30, 2025 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that India sees Quad as a valuable forum for discussion on shared interests of four partners and any leaders summit will be scheduled through diplomatic consultations among India, Australia, Japan and the United States (US).

India, Australia discuss ways to enhance cooperation in countering terrorism, radicalisation

IANS | October 30, 2025 6:11 PM

Canberra, Oct 30 (IANS) India and Australia held the 15th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism in Canberra, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in countering terrorism, radicalisation and violent extremism conducive to terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday.

Salma Dam 'perfect example' of India-Afghan cooperation on water matters: MEA

IANS | October 30, 2025 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India on Thursday highlighted its ongoing cooperation with Afghanistan on water matters, calling the Salma Dam as a "perfect example" of this long-lasting partnership between the two nations.

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Terror sponsor Pakistan overseeing counterterrorism framework huge irony: Report

Madrassa education in Pakistan deepens inequality, nurtures extremism: Report

Haqqani warns Pakistan, says any act of aggression against Afghanistan will be 'big mistake'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Malaysia as India bolsters security ties with ASEAN members

Bangladesh interim govt grapples with uncertainties ahead of pledged national election

India hosts first Quad Ports of Future Conference

Pak-Afg trade accusations while ignoring ISIS-K threat, raising global alarm

Leaders summit scheduled through diplomatic consultations among four partners: MEA on Quad

India, Australia discuss ways to enhance cooperation in countering terrorism, radicalisation

Salma Dam 'perfect example' of India-Afghan cooperation on water matters: MEA

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