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Bangladesh: Police used tear gas, water cannons as garment workers block key highways over wages

IANS | November 2, 2026 2:08 PM

Dhaka, Nov 2 (IANS) Police used tear gas and water cannons on Monday to disperse striking garment workers in Dhaka’s Ashulia as escalating wage unrest saw over 1,000 workers block the Dhaka-Tangail and Nabinagar-Chandra highways, bringing traffic to a complete standstill over demands for a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000, local media reported.

US tariff waiver on Russia-linked oil purchases to boost India-US trade: Report

IANS | November 2, 2026 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The United States' decision to waive Russia-linked tariff and sanctions measures on major buyers of Russian-origin oil and gas could provide significant relief to Indian exporters, restore business confidence and help accelerate bilateral trade, a new report has said.

India, New Zealand FTA unlocking new opportunities in trade, investment

IANS | November 2, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India and New Zealand are entering a new phase of bilateral engagement, moving beyond traditional diplomatic friendship towards a comprehensive partnership anchored in trade, investment, technology, agriculture and strategic cooperation. The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant milestone in this journey, creating fresh opportunities for businesses, farmers, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), entrepreneurs and young professionals in both countries, according to an article in Directus, a Greek news portal.

Chinese mining projects in Afghanistan hurting local interests

IANS | November 2, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) China has increased its influence in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the US and is taking up mining projects in the Taliban-ruled country that are adversely impacting the local communities, according to a report in The National Interest news portal.

Six Indian tourists stranded in Nepal's Dolpa amid heavy snowfall rescued safely

IANS | November 2, 2026 12:48 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 2 (IANS) Six Indian tourists, stranded in the upper reaches of the remote Dolpa district in western Nepal amid heavy snowfall, were safely rescued by helicopter on Monday morning, a senior police officer in the district said.

India, Vietnam pledge to deepen defence cooperation

IANS | November 2, 2026 12:48 PM

Hanoi, Nov 2 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Monday reviewed the status of ongoing defence cooperation and agreed to further strengthen activities in this field.

India, UAE discuss ways to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

IANS | November 2, 2026 12:30 PM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 2 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with UAE Minister of State and Special Envoy to India Reem Al Hashimy, where both sides reviewed the bilateral ties and discussed ways to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

274 minor boys subjected to sexual abuse in Bangladesh; madrasas account for majority cases

IANS | November 2, 2026 12:23 PM

Paris, Nov 2 (IANS) At least 274 minor boys were subjected to sexual violence in 199 incidents across Bangladesh, with the majority of victims being madrasa students, said a leading international human rights organisation, highlighting the alarming scale of abuse against children in the country.

Pakistan reports eighth polio case in 2026 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | November 2, 2026 11:45 AM

Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Pakistan has reported the eighth polio case in 2026 from the Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication (NEOC) has said, local media reported on Monday.

India, Australia conclude 5th edition of joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026

IANS | November 2, 2026 11:34 AM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India and Australia successfully concluded the 5th edition of their joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2026, with a closing ceremony held at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the Indian Army said on Monday.

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Bangladesh: Police used tear gas, water cannons as garment workers block key highways over wages

US tariff waiver on Russia-linked oil purchases to boost India-US trade: Report

India, New Zealand FTA unlocking new opportunities in trade, investment

Chinese mining projects in Afghanistan hurting local interests

Six Indian tourists stranded in Nepal's Dolpa amid heavy snowfall rescued safely

India, Vietnam pledge to deepen defence cooperation

India, UAE discuss ways to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

274 minor boys subjected to sexual abuse in Bangladesh; madrasas account for majority cases

Pakistan reports eighth polio case in 2026 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

India, Australia conclude 5th edition of joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026

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