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Global rights groups flag 'politically motivated exclusion' of lawyers in B'desh from bar association polls

IANS | July 7, 2026 4:07 PM

Paris, July 7 (IANS) At least 16 international human rights organisations, bar associations, and law societies worldwide on Tuesday strongly condemned the widespread obstruction, intimidation, and "politically motivated" exclusion of lawyers identified as supporters of the Awami League or as independent candidates from participating in bar association elections across Bangladesh.

PM Modi's global honours tally reaches 35 with Indonesia's top award (Ld)

IANS | July 7, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' has become the latest addition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's growing list of international honours, taking the total number of global awards conferred upon him to 35.

Nepal PM meets ADB President in first one-on-one meeting with foreign dignitary

IANS | July 7, 2026 3:06 PM

Kathmandu, July 7 (IANS) Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who had avoided one-on-one meetings with foreign officials since taking office, held his first such meeting on Tuesday with visiting Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda.

Pakistan: Nine police personnel killed after armed assailants target police post in Balochistan

IANS | July 7, 2026 3:01 PM

Quetta, July 7 (IANS) At least nine police personnel, including two Station House Officers (SHOs), were killed after armed assailants targetted a police post in Ziarat district of Pakistan's Balochistan province, officials said on Tuesday, local media reported.

India and China discuss expanding cooperation in trade, economy and people-to-people ties

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:58 PM

Beijing, July 7 (IANS) India and China held discussions on expanding cooperation in trade, economy and people-to-people exchanges. The two sides agreed to strengthen efforts to fully implement the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping for stable and mutually beneficial relations that deliver tangible benefits to the people of both nations.

18 injured in Damascus bombing amid Macron's landmark Syria visit

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:54 PM

Damascus, July 7 (IANS) Two explosions occurred near the Ministry of Tourism in Syria's capital Damascus on Tuesday afternoon, injuring 18 people, including four police officers, local media reported citing the latest information released by the country's Interior Ministry.

Afghan Minister Ataullah Omari arrives in India for official visit

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Afghanistan's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a visit aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and holding discussions on matters of shared interest between the two countries.

'Tribute to historic, deeply-rooted ties': PM Modi thanks Indonesian govt for highest honour

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:40 PM

Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Indonesian government and President Prabowo Subianto after being conferred the country's highest honour, the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia', calling it a tribute to "historic and deeply-rooted ties" between the two nations.

India’s UPI to link up with Indonesia’s payment system, boost cross-border trade

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be integrated with Indonesia’s payment system, which will enable tourists and businesses to make cross-border retail payments more easily by using their domestic payment apps.

PoK unrest gives ISI fresh opening for terror push into J&K

Vicky Nanjappa | July 7, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have accused the security forces of committing alleged atrocities and excesses as they continue their agitation to press for their demands. Despite repeated crackdowns, the protests show no signs of losing momentum, with demonstrators remaining steadfast and determined not to back down this time.

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Global rights groups flag 'politically motivated exclusion' of lawyers in B'desh from bar association polls

PM Modi's global honours tally reaches 35 with Indonesia's top award (Ld)

Nepal PM meets ADB President in first one-on-one meeting with foreign dignitary

Pakistan: Nine police personnel killed after armed assailants target police post in Balochistan

India and China discuss expanding cooperation in trade, economy and people-to-people ties

18 injured in Damascus bombing amid Macron's landmark Syria visit

Afghan Minister Ataullah Omari arrives in India for official visit

'Tribute to historic, deeply-rooted ties': PM Modi thanks Indonesian govt for highest honour

India’s UPI to link up with Indonesia’s payment system, boost cross-border trade

PoK unrest gives ISI fresh opening for terror push into J&K

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