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Lack of understanding: India rebuts questions on press freedom, minority rights during PM’s Netherlands visit

IANS | May 17, 2026 4:08 PM

The Hague, May 17 (IANS) India strongly pushed back against questions relating to “press freedom” and “minority rights” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands, as senior diplomat Sibi George delivered a firm and detailed defence of India’s democratic structure, constitutional framework and civilisational diversity.

Pakistan: BLA claims control of Dalbandin city and Quetta-Taftan highway

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:37 PM

Quetta, May 17 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has said that its fighters had "taken control" of Dalbandin city and the Quetta-Taftan main highway in Pakistan's Balochistan and warned mineral transporters that convoys carrying what it termed "looted Baloch resources" would no longer be able to travel through the route, local media reported on Sunday.

PM Modi visits Afsluitdijk Dam, praises Netherlands for 'pioneering work' in water management

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:34 PM

Amsterdam, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten visited the Afsluitdijk Dam on Sunday.

India's economic pact with European FTA bloc seen as gamechanger

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), operational since October 1, 2025, marks a transformative milestone in India’s economic diplomacy and strategic engagement with Europe, according to an article

Russia, India, African nations explore new pathways for cultural dialogue: Report

IANS | May 17, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Growing cultural engagement between Russia, India, and African nations is emerging as a key pillar of contemporary diplomacy, with experts and policymakers underlining the importance of people-to-people exchanges, academic cooperation and shared civilisational values in reshaping global partnerships amid shifting geopolitical realities, according to an article.

Taiwan expresses commitment to maintaining 'status quo' and contributing to regional peace

IANS | May 17, 2026 2:36 PM

Taipei, May 17 (IANS) Taiwan's Presidential Office has expressed Taipei's commitment to maintaining the cross-strait "status quo" and contributing to regional peace and security, local media reported on Sunday.

Trump’s human rights silence on China marks sharp shift in US diplomacy: Report

IANS | May 17, 2026 2:28 PM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s apparent reluctance to raise human rights concerns during his latest engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping marks a significant departure from past American diplomacy toward China, according to a report by The Guardian.

Pakistan: Rights body voices concern over deteriorating security situation in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | May 17, 2026 1:51 PM

Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed concern over the sharp deterioration in security in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where residents were increasingly caught between enforced disappearances, targetted killings and militant attacks.

MoS Margherita expresses India's commitment to supporting Dominica's Kalinago community

IANS | May 17, 2026 1:39 PM

Roseau, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita visited Kalinago Territory in Dominica and expressed India's commitment to supporting the community through New Delhi's partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

India, Cambodia strengthen tactical coordination, interoperability with joint military exercise CINBAX-II 2026

IANS | May 17, 2026 1:25 PM

Phnom Penh, May 17 (IANS) The second edition of the Indian-Cambodia joint military exercise CINBAX-II 2026 has been concluded in Cambodia, marking the successful completion of a two-week-long bilateral defence engagement aimed at enhancing tactical coordination and interoperability between the two forces.

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Lack of understanding: India rebuts questions on press freedom, minority rights during PM’s Netherlands visit

Pakistan: BLA claims control of Dalbandin city and Quetta-Taftan highway

PM Modi visits Afsluitdijk Dam, praises Netherlands for 'pioneering work' in water management

India's economic pact with European FTA bloc seen as gamechanger

Russia, India, African nations explore new pathways for cultural dialogue: Report

Taiwan expresses commitment to maintaining 'status quo' and contributing to regional peace

Trump’s human rights silence on China marks sharp shift in US diplomacy: Report

Pakistan: Rights body voices concern over deteriorating security situation in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

MoS Margherita expresses India's commitment to supporting Dominica's Kalinago community

India, Cambodia strengthen tactical coordination, interoperability with joint military exercise CINBAX-II 2026

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