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EU leaders need to relook at GSP+ trade status for Pakistan

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The GSP+, or Generalised System of Preferences, of the European Union was designed as a means of linking trade preferences to specific commitments in the areas of human rights, labour rights, environmental protection, and good governance. However, Pakistan, while reaping rich economic gains from the system, has exploited to persecute minority communities and suppress human rights.

PM Modi thanks 'friend' Albanese for birthday greetings, bats for solidifying India-Australia ties

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:33 PM

Canberra/New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for extending greetings on his 75th birthday, asserting that he is looking forward to further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the close people-to-people ties.

American singer Mary Millben extends heartfelt birthday wishes to PM Modi

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:02 PM

Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) African-American singer and actress Mary Millben on Wednesday extended her heartfelt wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and hoped that he takes a day off on his special day.

Together, we will take partnership to new heights: Netanyahu's birthday wishes to 'good friend' PM Modi

IANS | September 17, 2025 1:43 PM

Jerusalem, Sep 17 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared heartfelt wishes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, lauding his accomplishments for India.

Under your guidance, India achieved impressive results: Putin wishes PM Modi on birthday

IANS | September 17, 2025 1:41 PM

Moscow, Sep 17 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and praised his contributions to strengthening bilateral ties between New Delhi and Moscow.

Wish PM Modi health, energy to continue leading India towards bright future: Giorgia Meloni

IANS | September 17, 2025 1:22 PM

Rome, Sep 17 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, wishing him health and energy to continue leading India towards a bright future and further strengthening ties between the two nations.

From Uri to Pahalgam: PM Modi’s zero-tolerance doctrine against Pakistan’s terror playbook

IANS | September 17, 2025 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Pakistan did not learn its lessons after being humiliated during the surgical strikes and Balakot airstrikes. While the surgical strikes were carried out post the Uri terror attack, Balakot was in retaliation for the Pulwama attack.

Stand with Balochistan: UK lawmaker calls for end to human rights abuses by Pakistani forces

IANS | September 17, 2025 10:42 AM

Geneva, Sep 17 (IANS) British MP John McDonnell has called for an end to the human rights abuses in Balochistan by Pakistani forces and reaffirmed his commitment, together with his colleagues, to continue standing with the Baloch people.

Diaspora protests in London against human rights abuses under Yunus regime in Bangladesh

IANS | September 17, 2025 10:09 AM

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Over 2,000 members of the Bangladeshi diaspora in the United Kingdom recently held a demonstration in Trafalgar Square in central London to protest the repression, human rights abuses, and undemocratic activities exhibited by the “unelected” Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh, said the Awami League.

New Delhi showed 'remarkable message discipline,' says leading expert on India-US ties (IANS Exclusive)

Nayan Seth | September 17, 2025 6:24 AM

Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Modi to extend greetings on his 75th birthday, a leading expert on India-US relations credited New Delhi for demonstrating “remarkable message discipline” in its handling of recent tensions with the United States.

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EU leaders need to relook at GSP+ trade status for Pakistan

PM Modi thanks 'friend' Albanese for birthday greetings, bats for solidifying India-Australia ties

American singer Mary Millben extends heartfelt birthday wishes to PM Modi

Together, we will take partnership to new heights: Netanyahu's birthday wishes to 'good friend' PM Modi

Under your guidance, India achieved impressive results: Putin wishes PM Modi on birthday

Wish PM Modi health, energy to continue leading India towards bright future: Giorgia Meloni

From Uri to Pahalgam: PM Modi’s zero-tolerance doctrine against Pakistan’s terror playbook

Stand with Balochistan: UK lawmaker calls for end to human rights abuses by Pakistani forces

Diaspora protests in London against human rights abuses under Yunus regime in Bangladesh

New Delhi showed 'remarkable message discipline,' says leading expert on India-US ties (IANS Exclusive)

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