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Indian diaspora in London greet PM Modi with chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' on historic visit to UK

IANS | July 24, 2025 2:43 AM

London, July 24 (IANS) The Indian community in London welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a grand reception as he arrived in UK on Wednesday evening for a historic two-day visit that centres around the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and refresh of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Strong India-UK friendship is essential for global progress: PM Modi (Ld)

IANS | July 24, 2025 1:50 AM

New Delhi/London, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London on Wednesday evening for his two-day visit to the United Kingdom (UK), and said that a "strong friendship between the two countries is essential for global progress".

Decolonise the Chinese Empire, not just replace the CCP

Salih Hudayar | July 23, 2025 11:32 PM

New Delhi: US policymakers have long identified the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as the primary threat to America’s national security and the international order. Yet China’s greatest vulnerability lies not within the Party itself, but in the colonial empire it has forcibly built by conquering East Turkistan, Tibet, and Southern Mongolia. These are not “provinces of China” or "secessionist movements".

Indian medical team arrives in Dhaka to treat burn victims of air crash

IANS | July 23, 2025 11:26 PM

Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) A specialised team of doctors from India arrived in Bangladesh on Wednesday to treat the burn victims of the fighter jet crash in Milestone School and College in Dhaka.

India and China express satisfaction with peace, tranquility in border areas

IANS | July 23, 2025 9:53 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Reviewing the situation in border areas, India and China on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the general prevalence of peace and tranquility in the region, leading to gradual normalisation of bilateral relations. The two nations agreed to maintain regular exchanges and contacts on issues related to the boundary affairs at the diplomatic and military levels through established mechanisms.

Pakistan: 10 more killed as rains wreak havoc, death toll climbs to 252

IANS | July 23, 2025 9:42 PM

Islamabad, July 23 (IANS) As torrential rainfall continues to wreak havoc, 10 more people have lost their lives in Pakistan in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll since the onset of the monsoon season to 252. Nearly 611 have been injured due to torrential rains, devastating floods, and storms that have swept across Pakistan, the country's leading daily, 'The Express Tribune' reported.

Bangladesh Human Rights Watch demands 'independent probe' into Dhaka plane crash

IANS | July 23, 2025 9:37 PM

New Delhi/Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) The Bangladesh Human Rights Watch (BHRW) on Wednesday demanded an immediate, independent investigation, determining the causes, responsibilities and failures that led to the Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Diabari on July 21 which has claimed 32 lives so far and injured over 165 people.

Bangladesh: Health advisor slammed for 'closeness' with Yunus, called 'product of nepotism'

IANS | July 23, 2025 8:15 PM

Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) The Chief Coordinator of Bangladesh National Citizens Party (NCP), Hasnat Abdullah on Wednesday demanded the resignation of the interim government's health advisor Nurjahan Begum, branding her as a "product of nepotism and favouritism" backed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.

Afghanistan: Six workers killed, several injured in coal mine explosion

IANS | July 23, 2025 7:50 PM

Kabul, July 23 (IANS) The death toll in an explosion at a coal mine in Afghanistan's Baghlan province has increased to six as several other injured workers continue to battle for life, the local officials stated on Wednesday.

Bangladesh: Political parties walk out in protest over police action after Dhaka plane crash

IANS | July 23, 2025 7:35 PM

Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) At least three political parties of Bangladesh staged a walkout on Wednesday, protesting against "law enforcement's action on students and guardians" after the recent horrific aircraft crash in Dhaka, as the National Consensus Commission began the 18th day of its second-round dialogue.

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Indian diaspora in London greet PM Modi with chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' on historic visit to UK

Strong India-UK friendship is essential for global progress: PM Modi (Ld)

Decolonise the Chinese Empire, not just replace the CCP

Indian medical team arrives in Dhaka to treat burn victims of air crash

India and China express satisfaction with peace, tranquility in border areas

Pakistan: 10 more killed as rains wreak havoc, death toll climbs to 252

Bangladesh Human Rights Watch demands 'independent probe' into Dhaka plane crash

Bangladesh: Health advisor slammed for 'closeness' with Yunus, called 'product of nepotism'

Afghanistan: Six workers killed, several injured in coal mine explosion

Bangladesh: Political parties walk out in protest over police action after Dhaka plane crash

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