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India values partnership with key EU member Netherlands: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | December 19, 2025 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India places immense value on its relationship with the Netherlands, both bilaterally and as a key player of the European Union (EU). He stated that India looks to the Netherlands for support as New Delhi enters a decisive phase in negotiations with the EU on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

'Tragic event': Giriraj Singh on violent protests in Bangladesh

IANS | December 19, 2025 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Reacting to the violent protest in Bangladesh that left at least four people injured, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, on Friday, described the incident as a tragic event.

Hadi murder and managed chaos: Agencies flag bid to stoke anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh, delay polls

Vicky Nanjappa | December 19, 2025 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Bangladesh is on the edge following the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a top leader of the Bangladesh student uprising last year. While more information on the killers is yet to be revealed, Indian agencies are of the opinion that the killing may be an internal hit.

Stakeholders from Nepal and India stress need for promoting cross-border tourism

IANS | December 19, 2025 3:22 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 19 (IANS) Officials from Nepal and India besides other stakeholders stressed the need for making joint efforts to promote cross-border tourism during the Second India–Nepal Tourism Meet held in Nepal's tourism city, Pokhara, the Indian Embassy in Nepal said.

Indian envoy Nagma Mallick appreciates Urakawa Mayor's support for Indian community

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:47 PM

Tokyo, Dec 19 (IANS) India's Ambassador-designate to Japan Nagma M Mallick on Friday met Urakawa Mayor Hiraku Ikeda and appreciated his support for the Indian community in the town.

Over 5700 Afghan refugees repatriated from Iran, Pakistan in single day

IANS | December 19, 2025 2:40 PM

Kabul, Dec 19 (IANS) More than 5700 Afghan refugees were forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran in a single day, a top Taliban official stated on Friday.

BNP condemns attack on media houses as violence escalates in Bangladesh

IANS | December 19, 2025 1:41 PM

Dhaka, Dec 19 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday strongly condemned the attacks on media houses and journalists, including The Daily Star, Prothom Alo, New Age Editor Nurul Kabir and other media professionals, calling the perpetrators “enemies of Bangladesh”.

Australia declares December 21 as 'day of reflection' to honour Sydney terror attack victims

IANS | December 19, 2025 1:33 PM

Canberra, Dec 19 (IANS) The Australian government on Friday declared December 21 as a "day of reflection" to honour the victims of the terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach and express solidarity with the Jewish community.

Hindu man lynched, body set ablaze in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh over alleged Blasphemy

IANS | December 19, 2025 12:28 PM

Dhaka, Dec 19 (IANS) In yet another disturbing act of violence against minorities in Bangladesh, a young Hindu man was killed in a mob lynching in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh district over allegations of insulting Islam, with his body subsequently set ablaze, local media reported.

Kremlin warns seizure of Russian assets 'will not be left unanswered'

IANS | December 19, 2025 12:24 PM

Moscow, Dec 19 (IANS) The Kremlin has warned that seizure of Russian assets will not be left unpunished for its masterminds and Russia will use all available legal means to punish them, local media reported on Friday.

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India values partnership with key EU member Netherlands: EAM Jaishankar

'Tragic event': Giriraj Singh on violent protests in Bangladesh

Hadi murder and managed chaos: Agencies flag bid to stoke anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh, delay polls

Stakeholders from Nepal and India stress need for promoting cross-border tourism

Indian envoy Nagma Mallick appreciates Urakawa Mayor's support for Indian community

Over 5700 Afghan refugees repatriated from Iran, Pakistan in single day

BNP condemns attack on media houses as violence escalates in Bangladesh

Australia declares December 21 as 'day of reflection' to honour Sydney terror attack victims

Hindu man lynched, body set ablaze in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh over alleged Blasphemy

Kremlin warns seizure of Russian assets 'will not be left unanswered'

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