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UK MP terms situation in Bangladesh 'concerning', calls for protecting religious freedom

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:12 PM

London, Jan 9 (IANS) UK MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Priti Patel, on Friday termed the situation in Bangladesh "concerning and worrying" and called for protecting religious freedom in the South Asian nation. She urged the UK government to use its influence and convening powers to work to bring about stability in Bangladesh and a future, where religious freedom is protected and Hindus are safe.

Reject China's attempts to alter ground reality in Shaksgam Valley: MEA

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Rejecting the Chinese infrastructure build-up in the Shaksgam Valley in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) through the so-called China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963, India on Friday reiterated that it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests in the region.

In touch with Indian nationals in Venezuela, Colombia for extending necessary assistance: MEA

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) With rising concerns over the political situation in Venezuela, India on Friday said that it is closely monitoring the developments in the region and stands ready to offer assistance to the Indian community in the South American country and neighbouring Colombia.

India extending all possible consular help to naval veteran arrested in Qatar: MEA

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that the Indian Embassy in Doha is extending all possible consular help to naval veteran Purnendu Tiwary, who was arrested in December last year in a case that has been going in Qatar for some time now.

MEA says India still keen on trade deal with US, rejects Commerce Secy Lutnick's comments

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday rejected US Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s comments that the India-US trade negotiations have stalled because Prime Minister Narendra Modi "didn’t call" President Donald Trump.

India once again reminds Pakistan of its deeply stained record of repression of minorities

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday hit out at Pakistan once again over its absurd allegations that efforts were being made to erase Muslim heritage in India. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Pakistan should look at the situation of minorities in their own country before making comment about others.

Aware of proposed US bill to raise tariffs to 500 pc, dealing with 'great care': Govt

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The government on Friday said that it is aware of the US bill that proposes to raise tariffs on countries buying energy products, including oil, from Russia to at least 500 per cent, adding that it is dealing with the issue with "great care".

India calls for firm action against 'disturbing pattern of recurring attacks' on minorities in Bangladesh

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Expressing deep concerns over the several recent attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, across Bangladesh, India on Friday said that it continues to monitor the situation in the neighbouring country and hopes that such acts of communal violence are addressed decisively.

EU leaders meet Syrian President al-Sharaa in Damascus

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:13 PM

Damascus, Jan 9 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa and European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday called on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, asserting that The EU remains strongly committed to Syria's recovery, reconstruction and civil peace.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to hold public rally in Karachi: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM

IANS | January 9, 2026 3:35 PM

Islamabad, Jan 9 (IANS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday announced that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will hold a public rally at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi on Sunday.

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UK MP terms situation in Bangladesh 'concerning', calls for protecting religious freedom

Reject China's attempts to alter ground reality in Shaksgam Valley: MEA

In touch with Indian nationals in Venezuela, Colombia for extending necessary assistance: MEA

India extending all possible consular help to naval veteran arrested in Qatar: MEA

MEA says India still keen on trade deal with US, rejects Commerce Secy Lutnick's comments

India once again reminds Pakistan of its deeply stained record of repression of minorities

Aware of proposed US bill to raise tariffs to 500 pc, dealing with 'great care': Govt

India calls for firm action against 'disturbing pattern of recurring attacks' on minorities in Bangladesh

EU leaders meet Syrian President al-Sharaa in Damascus

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to hold public rally in Karachi: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM

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