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US report accusing other countries of facilitating China’s exports lacks proof: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India has rightfully maintained a measured stance by promising to review the facts presented and follow the extant laws of the land in reaction to a White House Report that puts India in a list of more than 40 countries that have allegedly helped China in transhipment of exports to the US, according to an article in the Saviour magazine.

Baloch group condemns Pakistani airstrikes in Balochistan, calls for international probe

IANS | August 21, 2026 1:57 PM

Amsterdam, Aug 21 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest demonstration and rally in the Netherlands condemning the recent airstrikes by the Pakistan air force in Balochistan’s Surab district that reportedly killed more than 30 civilians, including women and children.

India-EU FTA to be a game changer, boost trade significantly: Lithuanian envoy

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be a game changer and is expected to significantly boost trade between the two sides, Lithuanian Ambassador to India Diana Mickevičienė said.

India, Brazil sign ICT MoU to deepen digital, telecom cooperation

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India and Brazil have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in telecommunications and information and communications technologies (ICTs) on the sidelines of the BRICS ICT Track Meeting, the Department of Telecommunications said on Friday.

BLA claims complete control of Sarnan town in Balochistan; police station blown up

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:25 PM

Quetta, Aug 21 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that its fighters took “complete control” of Saranan town in Balochistan’s Pishin district during an operation in which a police station was blown up.

Hasina calls 2004 Dhaka grenade attack one of Bangladesh’s ‘most brutal, shameful’ chapters

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:51 AM

Dhaka, Aug 21 (IANS) Marking the 22nd anniversary of the 2004 deadly grenade attack on an Awami League rally at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina described the tragedy as one of the most “brutal and shameful” chapters in the country’s history.

Piyush Goyal, Check Point Software CEO discuss cybersecurity, AI-driven security for India's digital infrastructure

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Check Point Software Technologies CEO Nadav Zafrir to discuss the company's growing engagement in India, including expansion of its research and development activities and the use of artificial intelligence-driven security to protect India's digital public infrastructure, Israeli envoy Reuven Azar said on Friday.

Asian voters emerge as swing bloc in Texas

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:48 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) Asian-American voters could become a decisive constituency in Texas elections, with new polling indicating strong support for Democrat James Talarico but also revealing that many voters know little about him.

US Justice Department to deploy 1,000 election monitors for mid-term

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:43 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The US Justice Department plans to deploy about 1,000 federal election monitors to polling stations during the November midterm elections, an unprecedented expansion that has drawn close attention from voting-rights organisations.

US sanctions Cuban spy, nine regime entities

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:34 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The United States has imposed sanctions on three Cuban officials and nine entities, including the country’s construction ministry, accusing them of supporting Havana’s repressive apparatus and activities that threaten US national security.

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US report accusing other countries of facilitating China’s exports lacks proof: Report

Baloch group condemns Pakistani airstrikes in Balochistan, calls for international probe

India-EU FTA to be a game changer, boost trade significantly: Lithuanian envoy

India, Brazil sign ICT MoU to deepen digital, telecom cooperation

BLA claims complete control of Sarnan town in Balochistan; police station blown up

Hasina calls 2004 Dhaka grenade attack one of Bangladesh’s ‘most brutal, shameful’ chapters

Piyush Goyal, Check Point Software CEO discuss cybersecurity, AI-driven security for India's digital infrastructure

Asian voters emerge as swing bloc in Texas

US Justice Department to deploy 1,000 election monitors for mid-term

US sanctions Cuban spy, nine regime entities

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