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In call with Zelensky, PM Modi reaffirms India's position for peaceful settlement of Russia-Ukraine conflict

IANS | August 11, 2025 8:14 PM

New Delhi/Kyiv, Aug 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, reiterating India’s steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the ongoing conflict in the region and support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration of peace.

Two months after being shot, Colombia Presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay dies

IANS | August 11, 2025 7:17 PM

Bogota, Aug 11 (IANS) Colombian senator and presidential hopeful, Miguel Uribe Turbay, died on Monday, more than two months after he was shot during a political rally in Bogota.

Massive landslide kills seven in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan

IANS | August 11, 2025 6:30 PM

Islamabad, Aug 11 (IANS) As many as seven local volunteers were killed and seven others injured after a massive landslide hit individuals who were working to restore the flood-damaged water channel in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) region, officials said on Monday.

IMEC holds potential to emerge as transformative initiative for Israel: Report

IANS | August 11, 2025 6:16 PM

Jerusalem, Aug 11 (IANS) With global shipping lanes facing rising threats, including Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, escalating instability in Gaza and Lebanon, the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has become a strategic alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a report cited on Monday.

Ghana an entry point for India into West Africa's resource landscape: Report

IANS | August 11, 2025 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ghana served as an opportunity to revive and recalibrate bilateral ties. His visit to Ghana, the first by an Indian leader in over 30 years, held a strong economic and strategic orientation.

Demanding rights for 70 years, protestors in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan halt trade with China

IANS | August 11, 2025 4:15 PM

Islamabad, Aug 11 (IANS) The trade and travel between areas of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) and China through Khunjerab Pass continues to remain suspended for nearly three weeks now amid the ongoing sit-in protest on Karakoram Highway.

Another journalist brutally attacked with hammers, rods in Bangladesh

IANS | August 11, 2025 3:57 PM

Dhaka, Aug 11 (IANS) A local newspaper journalist was seriously injured after he was brutally assaulted in Bangladesh's Kushtia district on Monday, local media reported.

India's courage inspires Asia: Lankan MP lauds New Delhi's 'bold stand' on US tariffs

IANS | August 11, 2025 3:32 PM

Colombo, Aug 11 (IANS) Recalling India's massive support during Sri Lanka's unprecedented economic crisis, a Lankan MP has urged his countrymen to back New Delhi's stand against what he termed as US President Donald Trump's "selective and unfair trade" measures, saying "India’s courage inspires Asia".

Bangladesh: Awami League's Solaiman Selim sent to 3-day remand over murder charges

IANS | August 11, 2025 3:21 PM

Dhaka, Aug 11 (IANS) A Bangladesh court on Monday placed Awami League leader and former MP Solaiman Selim on a three-day remand in connection with an alleged murder case linked to last year's July demonstrations, local media reported.

Nuclear sabre-rattling Pakistan’s stock-in-trade: India slams Pak army chief's irresponsible remarks in US

IANS | August 11, 2025 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) India on Monday slammed the irresponsible remarks made by Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his recent visit to the United States, emphasising that "nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan's stock-in-trade".

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In call with Zelensky, PM Modi reaffirms India's position for peaceful settlement of Russia-Ukraine conflict

Two months after being shot, Colombia Presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay dies

Massive landslide kills seven in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan

IMEC holds potential to emerge as transformative initiative for Israel: Report

Ghana an entry point for India into West Africa's resource landscape: Report

Demanding rights for 70 years, protestors in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan halt trade with China

Another journalist brutally attacked with hammers, rods in Bangladesh

India's courage inspires Asia: Lankan MP lauds New Delhi's 'bold stand' on US tariffs

Bangladesh: Awami League's Solaiman Selim sent to 3-day remand over murder charges

Nuclear sabre-rattling Pakistan’s stock-in-trade: India slams Pak army chief's irresponsible remarks in US

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