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The Taliban direction of Bangladesh's Islamists (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 10, 2025 6:45 PM

Dhaka: Amidst the developments in Bangladesh's political trajectory, the resurgence of Islamists has been the one catching everyone's attention. A country with about 90 per cent Muslim population, this surely is not supposed to be alarming. But Bangladesh is no Middle East or Central Asia — wherein religion profoundly shaped their political systems. Religion, albeit a strong influence, has more cultural and symbolic presence than a political one — whereby Bangladesh's political establishment is influenced by principles of nationalism, socialism, secularism and democracy. Here, cultural and ethnolinguistic identity have historically taken precedence over religious one.

Nepal paves way for land swap deal to facilitate extension of Kolkata Metro

IANS | October 10, 2025 5:51 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 10 (IANS) The government of Nepal has approved a land swap agreement between its Consulate General in Kolkata and the Indian Railway Development Corporation Limited to facilitate the construction of the Kolkata Metro's Purple Line project.

Pakistan fears losing more than diplomatic ground with Kabul turning to India

Jayanta Bhattacharya | October 10, 2025 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Pakistan could never imagine that a group it once raised and used to spread terror in neighbouring countries would one day run a government and realise that diplomacy does not flow out of the barrel of a gun.

Maria Corina Machado: A veteran opponent of Chavez, Maduro, and Chavismo

Vikas Datta | October 10, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Amid political turbulence in Venezuela and its standoff with the US, bringing the spectre of conflict - embroiling major parts of the globe - to the Americas too, veteran politician María Corina Machado Parisca, a steadfast and vocal opponent of her country's strongmen, Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro, for over two decades, has become the latest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

India-UAE holds immense potential in leading conservation efforts: Govt

IANS | October 10, 2025 5:26 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 10 (IANS) India and the UAE hold immense potential in leading the conservation and management of biodiversity, said the government on Friday.

Achieved great victories that are changing face of Middle East: Netanyahu

IANS | October 10, 2025 5:19 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 10 (IANS) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has announced that the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip has come into effect from Friday noon, following the withdrawal of Israeli troops to the agreed-upon deployment lines under a deal with Hamas aimed at facilitating the release of all the hostages.

India bats for Afghanistan's economic recovery, deepens engagement in development projects

IANS | October 10, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) India on Friday announced that it would further deepen its engagement in development cooperation projects, particularly in the sectors of healthcare, public infrastructure and capacity-building, in Afghanistan considering the war-torn country's pressing requirement for economic recovery and development.

Indian ethos believes science and traditional knowledge complement, not compete: Minister

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:45 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 10 (IANS) Indian ethos believes that science and traditional knowledge are complementing, and not competing with each other, said Union Minister of State (Environment, Forest and Climate Change) Kirti Vardhan Singh, here, on Friday.

Muttaqi's visit important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Afghanistan counterpart Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday as both held discussions on India's support for Afghanistan's development, bilateral trade, territorial integrity and independence, people-to-people ties and capacity-building besides several other issues.

Pakistan: Roads sealed, communication lines cut in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:25 PM

Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) Roads were sealed, communication lines cut and all entry points sealed in Pakistan's capital Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi city on Friday ahead of Tehreek-e-Labbaik's (TLP) protest. Police expects clashes with TLP supporters on Multan Road after Friday prayers, the local media reported.

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The Taliban direction of Bangladesh's Islamists (IANS Analysis)

Nepal paves way for land swap deal to facilitate extension of Kolkata Metro

Pakistan fears losing more than diplomatic ground with Kabul turning to India

Maria Corina Machado: A veteran opponent of Chavez, Maduro, and Chavismo

India-UAE holds immense potential in leading conservation efforts: Govt

Achieved great victories that are changing face of Middle East: Netanyahu

India bats for Afghanistan's economic recovery, deepens engagement in development projects

Indian ethos believes science and traditional knowledge complement, not compete: Minister

Muttaqi's visit important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties: EAM Jaishankar

Pakistan: Roads sealed, communication lines cut in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

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