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US human rights report mix of imputations, misrepresentations and one-sided projections: MEA

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday rejected the recent US human rights report, terming it as "a mix of misrepresentations, and one-sided projections" that showcase a poor understanding of India's democratic framework, pluralistic society, and robust institutional mechanisms for protecting human rights.

Flagged concerns with local authorities: MEA on violence against Indians in Ireland, Canada

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India on Thursday said that it has raised concerns over recent incidents of violence against Indian nationals with the Irish authorities in Dublin, as well as with the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi. It stated that the Indian Embassy in Dublin is in touch with the victims and the community members, providing all possible assistance.

India rejects arbitration court's ruling on IWT, says it holds no legal standing

IANS | August 14, 2025 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Reiterating that Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) stands in abeyance, India on Thursday rejected the recent award of The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) asserting that its rulings are beyond jurisdiction, lack legal basis and hold no significance to India's rightful use of waters.

US defence policy team expected to visit India soon, procurement continues: MEA

IANS | August 14, 2025 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Citing that the India-US defence ties remain an important pillar of the bilateral relationship, India on Thursday said that a US defence policy team will soon be visiting New Delhi as both countries continue to strengthen their comprehensive global strategic partnership.

Temper rhetoric, any misadventure will have painful consequences: India warns Pakistan

IANS | August 14, 2025 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India on Thursday slammed Pakistan over its continuous "reckless, war-mongering and hateful comments" against New Delhi, terming it a "well-known modus operandi" of Pakistani leadership to whip up "anti-India" rhetoric to hide its own failures.

Several protests grip Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan

IANS | August 14, 2025 4:04 PM

Islamabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Several protests gripped various parts of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) even as the sit-in by the police personnel outside the local leader's house entered its fourth day on Thursday, local media reported.

Brazil unveils measures to aid exporters hit by US tariffs

IANS | August 14, 2025 1:15 PM

Brasilia, Aug 14 (IANS) Brazil has launched a package of measures to support exporters hit by a 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US government.

Instead banning BLA, US should slap sanctions on Pakistan's terrorist army: Baloch leader

IANS | August 14, 2025 12:54 PM

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Tara Chand, chief of Baloch American Congress, on Thursday stated that instead of banning the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), US President Donald Trump should have slapped severe sanctions on the Pakistani Army, which he described as the world's number one terrorist army.

UK MP Tulip Siddiq dismisses Bangladesh corruption trial as 'farce'

IANS | August 14, 2025 12:34 PM

London, Aug 14 (IANS) United Kingdom Labour Party MP Tulip Siddiq has denounced the ongoing corruption trial against her in Bangladesh as a 'farce', alleging that it is based on "fabricated accusations" and fueled by a "political vendetta" of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

Pakistan continues ranting about Kashmir on its Independence Day

IANS | August 14, 2025 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday continued his Kashmir rant while extending greetings on his country's 79th Independence Day.

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US human rights report mix of imputations, misrepresentations and one-sided projections: MEA

Flagged concerns with local authorities: MEA on violence against Indians in Ireland, Canada

India rejects arbitration court's ruling on IWT, says it holds no legal standing

US defence policy team expected to visit India soon, procurement continues: MEA

Temper rhetoric, any misadventure will have painful consequences: India warns Pakistan

Several protests grip Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan

Brazil unveils measures to aid exporters hit by US tariffs

Instead banning BLA, US should slap sanctions on Pakistan's terrorist army: Baloch leader

UK MP Tulip Siddiq dismisses Bangladesh corruption trial as 'farce'

Pakistan continues ranting about Kashmir on its Independence Day

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