ISI moves to unite Bangladesh terror groups, eyes bigger India strikes

Vicky Nanjappa | October 7, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) With the western border becoming increasingly difficult to operate along, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is seeking to intensify activities on the eastern front. Terror groups in Bangladesh have long been nurtured by the ISI, with the focus largely on targeting West Bengal and the northeastern states.

Bangladesh's outgoing envoy, Foreign Secretary Misri discuss bilateral ties

IANS | October 7, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's outgoing High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, held a farewell meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi on Wednesday, with both sides reflecting on the gamut of bilateral ties and cooperation under existing institutional mechanisms.

From India to Global South: Gujarat’s water governance model offers lessons for world

IANS | October 7, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) A new case study, “From Gujarat to India: Water Lessons for the World”, tracing 25 years of India’s water governance journey, is in the spotlight for its resounding success in water conservation and management as the world stares at a looming crisis over the limited supply of safe and fresh potable water.

'We will do it': PM Modi gives new rallying cry for Viksit Bharat goals

IANS | October 7, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking 25 years as head of government on Wednesday, gave a new slogan of “We will do it” as he sought to galvanise the nation with renewed energy and determination towards achieving the goals of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Rare achievement in any democracy, say world leaders on PM Modi's 25-year public service

IANS | October 7, 2026 1:18 PM

Tokyo, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked 25 years in office of continuous service as the head of government, leaders from around the world congratulated him on the milestone and praised his leadership, describing it as "rare achievement in any democracy" and a "powerful testament" to the confidence that the people of India have in him.