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Combat roles, propaganda drive Indian recruits towards ISKP in Afghanistan

Vicky Nanjappa | February 6, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In 2019 there were an estimated 200 Indians who were part of the Islamic State, but some of the returnees during questioning had said that they were given menial jobs and looked down upon. However that has changed and now the Islamic State is moving most of its Indian origin operatives into Afghanistan, where the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) is wooing them through combat roles and propaganda glorifying them.

As pressure mounts at home, Pakistan’s establishment turns to managed anti-India mobilisation

Vicky Nanjappa | February 6, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have been actively drumming up anti-India sentiments to provoke the people. While on one hand, Pakistan provided security cover for Jaish-e-Mohammad rallies in the country, on the other hand, the army chief and prime minister have been involved in provoking the people in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Pakistan’s aim to reach $100 billion exports by 2030 a ‘wishful thinking’ than credible strategy

IANS | February 6, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The gap between how Pakistan actually lives and how it is officially governed is steadily eroding productivity, deepening inequality and weakening the foundations of growth, a new report has said, adding that the rhetoric around reaching $100 billion in exports by 2030 is closer to wishful thinking than credible strategy.

Bangladesh interim govt to propose UN-led investigation into killing of Islamist leader Hadi

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:58 PM

Dhaka, Feb 6 (IANS) Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has decided to seek a probe by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights into the killing of radical platform Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.

Looking to deepen ties with India in green tech, defence co-operation: Poland Dy Foreign minister (IANS Interview)

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Bartoszewski on Friday took note of India’s stellar economic growth, rising global stature and also shared insights on European nation’s inclination to deepen ties with India across multiple sectors, two of which remain high on its agenda – defence co-operation and green technology.

Baloch activist urges Norway not to host Pakistani leaders accused of human rights abuses

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:22 PM

Quetta, Feb 6 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender, Mir Yar Baloch, on Friday cautioned the Norwegian Government against hosting Pakistan’s former caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar and Balochistan’s "puppet" Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti during their scheduled visit from February 15-17, accusing them of human rights violations.

Bangladesh: Five injured, including child, in firing during election campaign

IANS | February 6, 2026 1:08 PM

Dhaka, Feb 6 (IANS) Five people, including a child, were injured after unidentified assailants opened fire during an election campaign in the Ali Khali Rohingya camp area of Teknaf upazila in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar, local media reported on Friday.

Amid falling demographics, China now pushing women toward more childbirth: Report

IANS | February 6, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) From the strict one-child policy to curb population, China is now pushing women to bear more children to boost the dwindling demographics, said a media report.

India–EU FTA ‘game-changing development’ in bilateral ties, says EAM Jaishankar

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Highlighting the growing partnership between India and the European Union (EU), External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday described the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a transformative milestone in bilateral ties while addressing the India-EU forum.

Rights body raises alarm over deteriorating law and order situation in B'desh under Yunus-led interim govt

IANS | February 6, 2026 11:18 AM

Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) With Bangladesh heading for elections next week, the Muhammad Yunus led interim government which came to power in 2024 following the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, failed to maintain law and order and deliver on promised human rights reforms, a leading US-based rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its 2026 World Report.

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Combat roles, propaganda drive Indian recruits towards ISKP in Afghanistan

As pressure mounts at home, Pakistan’s establishment turns to managed anti-India mobilisation

Pakistan’s aim to reach $100 billion exports by 2030 a ‘wishful thinking’ than credible strategy

Bangladesh interim govt to propose UN-led investigation into killing of Islamist leader Hadi

Looking to deepen ties with India in green tech, defence co-operation: Poland Dy Foreign minister (IANS Interview)

Baloch activist urges Norway not to host Pakistani leaders accused of human rights abuses

Bangladesh: Five injured, including child, in firing during election campaign

Amid falling demographics, China now pushing women toward more childbirth: Report

India–EU FTA ‘game-changing development’ in bilateral ties, says EAM Jaishankar

Rights body raises alarm over deteriorating law and order situation in B'desh under Yunus-led interim govt

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