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Report highlights 'entrenched prejudice' against Sindhis in Pakistan

IANS | December 26, 2025 6:55 PM

Islamabad, Dec 26 (IANS) Highlighting "entrenched prejudice" against Sindhis in Pakistan, that remains rooted in state and society alike, a report has revealed that Shehzad Ghias Shaikh - a famous podcaster, writer and social media presenter in the country - is facing serious threats to his security as he has started exposing the deep-seated prejudices against Sindhis prevalent in the country, particularly Karachi.

India supports free, fair, and inclusive elections: MEA on Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh

IANS | December 26, 2025 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Reiterating its stance on having free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, India on Friday stated that it views the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman to the conflict-ridden country in the wider democratic context.

In touch with local authorities, extending all support: MEA on Indian student's death in Canada

IANS | December 26, 2025 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that New Delhi is in touch with local authorities as to what led to the killing of an Indian-origin student near his university campus in Canada earlier this week.

India supports free, fair and inclusive elections in Myanmar: MEA

IANS | December 26, 2025 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India on Friday expressed support for democratic transition and free, fair as well as inclusive elections in Myanmar.

Unremitting hostility against minorities in Bangladesh matter of grave concern: MEA

IANS | December 26, 2025 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Voicing its grave concern over the persistent incidents of violence targetting religious minorities - including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists - in its neighbourhood, India on Friday asserted that it is keeping a close watch on the ongoing developments in Bangladesh.

Makhana prices double in US as Indian exporters find alternate markets: Report

IANS | December 26, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A pack of foxnuts (Makhana) weighing about 25 grams, which used to cost $2, has doubled to $4 in recent months in the US, due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump squeezing household budgets, a report has said.

Mob lynching of another Hindu youth in Bangladesh exposes Yunus govt's total failure: Former diplomat

IANS | December 26, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdeva on Friday asserted that the second mob lynching of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh in a span of one week underscores the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government's complete failure to maintain law and order situation in the South Asian nation.

Pakistan gets 25th IMF bailout despite repeated breach of loan terms

IANS | December 26, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Pakistan has become chronically dependent on bailouts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it has been plunging from one fiscal crisis into another over the years. It is, however, ironic that the country been getting these loans despite Islamabad’s failure to meet the IMF conditions to revive the economy.

Indian envoy, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary discuss advancing bilateral ties

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:36 PM

Tokyo, Dec 26 (IANS) India's Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick called on Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru on Friday, holding discussions on further advancing bilateral ties.

Debatable if US strikes would have any significant impact on security situation in Nigeria: Former diplomat

IANS | December 26, 2025 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdeva said on Friday that the US military strike against ISIS in northwest Nigeria was conducted on Christmas to convey a message to ISIS that the US would intervene to protect Christians against ISIS attacks.

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Report highlights 'entrenched prejudice' against Sindhis in Pakistan

India supports free, fair, and inclusive elections: MEA on Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh

In touch with local authorities, extending all support: MEA on Indian student's death in Canada

India supports free, fair and inclusive elections in Myanmar: MEA

Unremitting hostility against minorities in Bangladesh matter of grave concern: MEA

Makhana prices double in US as Indian exporters find alternate markets: Report

Mob lynching of another Hindu youth in Bangladesh exposes Yunus govt's total failure: Former diplomat

Pakistan gets 25th IMF bailout despite repeated breach of loan terms

Indian envoy, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary discuss advancing bilateral ties

Debatable if US strikes would have any significant impact on security situation in Nigeria: Former diplomat

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