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Two realities of Kashmir: Integration and development in India; occupation and repression in Pakistan

IANS | August 17, 2026 9:38 PM

Islamabad/Srinagar, Aug 17 (IANS) The year 1947 did not just see the partition of Punjab and Bengal, but also the split of Kashmir following Pakistan’s occupation. 75 years since the first Indo-Pak war, Kashmir, divided into two halves by the Line of Control, has been under two different political systems. Despite the same post-colonial start, the two Kashmirs now hardly resemble each other.

India, Armenia sign MoU on innovation and shared production in defence industry

IANS | August 17, 2026 8:27 PM

Yerevan, Aug 17 (IANS) India and Armenia on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in research, development, innovation and shared production in the defence industry, the Ministry of Defence stated.

Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent: Role of Pakistan's ISI needs to be countered robustly

IANS | August 17, 2026 8:07 PM

Amsterdam, Aug 17 (IANS) The Red Fort attack in November 2025 and other major attacks in recent years in South Asia serve as proof that Pakistan-based terror groups are using all possible means to survive and thrive, leaving in their wake major headlines, high body counts and a palpable menace, a report has highlighted.

Indian High Commissioner appraises Kenyan Cabinet Secretary on bilateral developments

IANS | August 17, 2026 8:06 PM

Nairobi, Aug 17 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, on Monday called on Musalia W Mudavadi, the Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, appraising him on recent bilateral developments.

India and Egypt reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen Global South

IANS | August 17, 2026 7:15 PM

Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) The India-Egypt BRICS Conference in Cairo concluded with the event underscoring shared commitment to strengthening the voice and agency of the Global South, the Indian Embassy in Egypt said on Monday.

India, Armenia explore new avenues to strengthen defence cooperation

IANS | August 17, 2026 7:10 PM

Yerevan, Aug 17 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday called on Armenian Defence Minister, Suren Papikyan, in Yerevan where they explored new avenues to further strengthen defence cooperation.

Activist condemns Pakistani President's 'poisonous, divisive' remarks against Hindus

IANS | August 17, 2026 6:14 PM

Quetta, Aug 17 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch strongly condemned Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari's "shameful" remarks on the Hindu community during his Independence Day speech.

Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth conferred honorary rank of Nepali Army General

IANS | August 17, 2026 6:02 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 17 (IANS) Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel on Monday conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on Indian Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth.

Portugal: INS Sudarshini concludes port call after professional and cultural engagements

IANS | August 17, 2026 5:24 PM

Lisbon, Aug 17 (IANS) Indian Navy’s sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded its port call at Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel Island - the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal - as part of Lokayan 2026, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.

PoK's Rawalakot honours its martyrs as locals fume over Islamabad's response

IANS | August 17, 2026 5:05 PM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Red roses adorn memorials on the streets of Rawalakot honouring the dead, and shops remain shuttered in the city in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) which has witnessed deadly clashes between locals and Pakistani forces over the past many months resulting in dozens of deaths.

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Two realities of Kashmir: Integration and development in India; occupation and repression in Pakistan

India, Armenia sign MoU on innovation and shared production in defence industry

Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent: Role of Pakistan's ISI needs to be countered robustly

Indian High Commissioner appraises Kenyan Cabinet Secretary on bilateral developments

India and Egypt reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen Global South

India, Armenia explore new avenues to strengthen defence cooperation

Activist condemns Pakistani President's 'poisonous, divisive' remarks against Hindus

Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth conferred honorary rank of Nepali Army General

Portugal: INS Sudarshini concludes port call after professional and cultural engagements

PoK's Rawalakot honours its martyrs as locals fume over Islamabad's response

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