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Uyghurs endure arbitrary torture, forced labour, pervasive surveillance under Chinese authorities: Report

IANS | August 23, 2025 8:10 PM

Beijing, Aug 23 (IANS) Subjected to systematic repression through mass arbitrary detentions, torture, forced labour, pervasive surveillance enabled by advanced technological systems, and severe restrictions on religious as well as cultural freedoms, China's Uyghur population in the Xinjiang region continues to face extremely dire conditions, a report cited on Saturday.

Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign all about political survival and control: Report

IANS | August 23, 2025 6:33 PM

Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) The recent detention of Liu Jianchao, one of China's most prominent diplomats and head of the International Liaison Department, is "less about corruption and more about control" as Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive has evolved into a mechanism for political survival and control, a report highlighted recently.

Led by Germany, Western nations realising 'universal significance' of Sanskrit

IANS | August 23, 2025 5:17 PM

Berlin/New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Sanskrit, one of the world's oldest languages that has long occupied a central role in the intellectual and spiritual traditions of India, is now finding new relevance not only in its homeland, but also in Western nations like Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom, a report highlighted on Saturday.

Over 600 gather in Malaysia to celebrate India-ASEAN cultural harmony

IANS | August 23, 2025 4:13 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 23 (IANS) Highlighting the cultural ties between India and ASEAN countries, a special cultural event with a gathering of over 600 people, titled 'Celebrating India-ASEAN Cultural Harmony', featuring music and dance, including the dramatic retelling of Ramayan, was held in Kuala Lumpur.

India, Russia come closer to reviving trade corridors, bolstering economic ties

IANS | August 23, 2025 3:53 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Amid the reshaping of the global trade order owing to tariff-led negotiations by the United States (US), the just-concluded visit of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar to Russia, which explored ways to further enhance economic ties while reviving trade corridors, comes at a critical juncture, a report said on Saturday.

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