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Press freedom group seeks withdrawal of 'politically motivated cases' against four Journalists in Bangladesh

IANS | April 28, 2026 2:03 PM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) A leading international press freedom group called on the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government to fulfil its election pledge by withdrawing what it described as “politically motivated cases” against four senior journalists arrested during the previous Muhammad Yunus-led interim government and ensuring their release.

Op Sindoor showed terrorism centres no longer immune, says Rajnath Singh at Kyrgyzstan SCO meet

IANS | April 28, 2026 1:47 PM

Bishkek, April 28 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek, stressing the urgent need for a collective and uncompromising approach to tackle the "evils" of terrorism, separatism and extremism by dismantling safe havens and rejecting any political justification for such acts.

India, Armenia discuss avenues for joint ventures in military hardware development

IANS | April 28, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held a meeting with Armenia's Chief of the General Staff Lt General Edvard Asryan in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing ways to have joint ventures in the development of military hardware.

Rights Body flags over 1 lakh missing women cases in Pakistan’s Punjab since 2021

IANS | April 28, 2026 1:20 PM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) At least 105,571 cases involving missing women were registered in Pakistan’s Punjab province between 2021 and 2025, a leading minority rights organisation said on Tuesday, citing data submitted to the Lahore High Court.

Afghan Ministry condemns Pakistani strike on Kunar University as 30 injured

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:57 PM

Kabul, April 28 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education strongly condemned the missile attack by the Pakistani military forces on Sayed Jamaluddin Afghan University in Kunar province, stating that the strike injured nearly 30 students and professors, while causing extensive damage to the university's infrastructure.

UNGA chief Annalena Baerbock pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat in Delhi on Tuesday.

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose over 25,000 female teachers, healthcare workers by 2030

IANS | April 28, 2026 12:22 PM

Kabul, April 28 (IANS) The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday warned that Afghanistan risks losing up to 20,000 women teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 amid continuing restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in the country.

Welcome Russia's support for diplomacy: Iranian FM after meeting Putin, Lavrov

IANS | April 28, 2026 10:47 AM

Saint Petersburg, April 28 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday said that Tehran is grateful for Russia's solidarity and support for diplomacy as the war with the United States continues to escalate.

Rajnath Singh lays wreath at Victory Square in Kyrgyzstan ahead of SCO meet

IANS | April 28, 2026 10:29 AM

Bishkek, April 28 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday laid a wreath at Victory Square in Bishkek, a memorial dedicated to the victory over Nazi Germany.

China threat drives US missile defence rethink

IANS | April 28, 2026 8:47 AM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) China’s expanding missile arsenal and evolving military capabilities are reshaping US defence planning, with senior Pentagon officials telling lawmakers that Beijing remains the central strategic challenge driving a new generation of homeland missile defence.

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Press freedom group seeks withdrawal of 'politically motivated cases' against four Journalists in Bangladesh

Op Sindoor showed terrorism centres no longer immune, says Rajnath Singh at Kyrgyzstan SCO meet

India, Armenia discuss avenues for joint ventures in military hardware development

Rights Body flags over 1 lakh missing women cases in Pakistan’s Punjab since 2021

Afghan Ministry condemns Pakistani strike on Kunar University as 30 injured

UNGA chief Annalena Baerbock pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose over 25,000 female teachers, healthcare workers by 2030

Welcome Russia's support for diplomacy: Iranian FM after meeting Putin, Lavrov

Rajnath Singh lays wreath at Victory Square in Kyrgyzstan ahead of SCO meet

China threat drives US missile defence rethink

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