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India’s electoral process one of the most trusted in world: Report

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:45 PM

Dubai, Aug 14 (IANS) India's general elections and the electoral process , often referred to as the largest democratic exercise on the planet, remains "one of the most trusted in the world" cited a report published in a leading English daily of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday. However, the term, it said, hardly does justice to the scale considering that approximately 980 million people were eligible to vote during the Lok Sabha elections held in 2024.

Pakistani police ramps up crackdown on undocumented Afghan migrants

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:24 PM

Kabul, Aug 14 (IANS) Several undocumented Afghan migrants have been arrested as Pakistani police ramped up operations in Peshawar on Thursday as part of a wider crackdown targetting those who do not have valid legal documentation.

South Korea's Foreign Minister to begin India visit starting Friday

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:13 PM

Seoul, Aug 14 (IANS) South Korea's Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun will arrive in India on Friday on a two-day visit during which he is scheduled to attend a number of key engagements besides holding bilateral discussions with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar.

Exploring new avenues of collaboration could further enhance India-Russia ties: Report

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:51 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Recognising that India-Russia strategic partnership is at a critical juncture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin should follow more robust approach to further engagement between two nations in new avenues of cooperation, a report said on Thursday.

The 'failed' Marshal: Asim Munir and the militarization of Pakistan's democratic ruins (IANS Analysis)

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:35 PM

Islamabad: By the time Field Marshal Asim Munir's original term as Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff ends in November 2025, the country may have endured one of the most corrosive, destabilising, and strategically disastrous chapters in its modern history. Whether he clings to power beyond that date — thanks to a conveniently crafted legislative amendment rammed through last year — will decide if Pakistan continues its freefall into unmasked military authoritarianism, thinly dressed up as "hybrid democracy", a charade in which the political class seems all too complicit.

US human rights report mix of imputations, misrepresentations and one-sided projections: MEA

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday rejected the recent US human rights report, terming it as "a mix of misrepresentations, and one-sided projections" that showcase a poor understanding of India's democratic framework, pluralistic society, and robust institutional mechanisms for protecting human rights.

Flagged concerns with local authorities: MEA on violence against Indians in Ireland, Canada

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India on Thursday said that it has raised concerns over recent incidents of violence against Indian nationals with the Irish authorities in Dublin, as well as with the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi. It stated that the Indian Embassy in Dublin is in touch with the victims and the community members, providing all possible assistance.

India rejects arbitration court's ruling on IWT, says it holds no legal standing

IANS | August 14, 2025 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Reiterating that Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) stands in abeyance, India on Thursday rejected the recent award of The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) asserting that its rulings are beyond jurisdiction, lack legal basis and hold no significance to India's rightful use of waters.

US defence policy team expected to visit India soon, procurement continues: MEA

IANS | August 14, 2025 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Citing that the India-US defence ties remain an important pillar of the bilateral relationship, India on Thursday said that a US defence policy team will soon be visiting New Delhi as both countries continue to strengthen their comprehensive global strategic partnership.

Temper rhetoric, any misadventure will have painful consequences: India warns Pakistan

IANS | August 14, 2025 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India on Thursday slammed Pakistan over its continuous "reckless, war-mongering and hateful comments" against New Delhi, terming it a "well-known modus operandi" of Pakistani leadership to whip up "anti-India" rhetoric to hide its own failures.

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India’s electoral process one of the most trusted in world: Report

Pakistani police ramps up crackdown on undocumented Afghan migrants

South Korea's Foreign Minister to begin India visit starting Friday

Exploring new avenues of collaboration could further enhance India-Russia ties: Report

The 'failed' Marshal: Asim Munir and the militarization of Pakistan's democratic ruins (IANS Analysis)

US human rights report mix of imputations, misrepresentations and one-sided projections: MEA

Flagged concerns with local authorities: MEA on violence against Indians in Ireland, Canada

India rejects arbitration court's ruling on IWT, says it holds no legal standing

US defence policy team expected to visit India soon, procurement continues: MEA

Temper rhetoric, any misadventure will have painful consequences: India warns Pakistan

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