Bangladesh-Turkey defence ties face scrutiny over Ankara's links with Islamist extremists: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:26 PM

Dhaka/Ankara, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh's defence cooperation with Turkey carries a significant risk due to Ankara's persistent and aggressive backing of extremist Islamist groups, which is unlikely to yield meaningful gains for ordinary people in the South Asian nation and could further strain the millions who slipped into poverty last year.

Organised crime crackdown in Egypt benefitting China: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) According to Dr. Nadia Helmy's report published in Modern Diplomacy, Chinese intelligence and security agencies view the crackdown on influence thuggery and the arrest of Sabry Nakhnoukh by Egyptian security forces in June 2026 as a significant step in ensuring the stability of Chinese investments.

All 14 Indian crew members rescued after vessel suffers engine failure off Oman coast (Ld)

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:09 PM

Muscat, June 14 (IANS) All 14 Indian crew members aboard an Indian flagged mechanised sailing vessel 'Virat 1' that suffered an engine failure off the coast of Oman have been rescued, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Sunday.

Civic groups in Taiwan condemn China's law on promoting ethnic unity and progress

IANS | June 14, 2026 6:54 PM

Taipei, June 14 (IANS) Civic groups slammed China for its law on promoting ethnic unity and progress set to be promulgated on July 1, saying that it amounted to forced assimilation and cultural cleansing, local media reported on Sunday.

Mamata aide-turned-rebel Sudip Bandyopadhyay wants her as their 'advisor'

IANS | June 14, 2026 6:50 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) After Trinamool Congress rebel MLAs urged Mamata Banerjee to join them as advisor, senior Trinamool Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay, who recently extended his support to breakaway MPs, reiterated the same message for his leader on Sunday.

11 Indian crew members evacuated from vessel off Oman coast after engine failure

IANS | June 14, 2026 6:31 PM

Muscat, June 14 (IANS) As many as 11 Indian crew members have been evacuated from Indian flagged mechanised sailing vessel Virat 1 after an engine failure off the coast of Oman while efforts are being made to rescue three other crew members, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Sunday.

PM Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron hold talks in Nice

IANS | June 14, 2026 6:08 PM

Nice, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held delegation-level talks in France's Nice on Sunday.

French President congratulates PM Modi for becoming longest serving Indian Prime Minister

IANS | June 14, 2026 6:01 PM

Nice, June 14 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest serving Prime Minister of India since its Independence.

India to host Global Wind Day with eye on 100 GW capacity by 2030

IANS | June 14, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on Monday, in Goa, under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration" as India's vast wind resource base provides a strong foundation for achieving 100 GW wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

12 years of Swasth Bharat: How healthcare sector transformed under Modi govt

IANS | June 14, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the expanding and evolving healthcare landscape of India, emphasising how the country worked hard to make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible in past twelve years.

Politics

Bangladesh-Turkey defence ties face scrutiny over Ankara's links with Islamist extremists: Report

Organised crime crackdown in Egypt benefitting China: Report

All 14 Indian crew members rescued after vessel suffers engine failure off Oman coast (Ld)

Civic groups in Taiwan condemn China's law on promoting ethnic unity and progress

Mamata aide-turned-rebel Sudip Bandyopadhyay wants her as their 'advisor'

11 Indian crew members evacuated from vessel off Oman coast after engine failure

PM Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron hold talks in Nice

French President congratulates PM Modi for becoming longest serving Indian Prime Minister

India to host Global Wind Day with eye on 100 GW capacity by 2030

12 years of Swasth Bharat: How healthcare sector transformed under Modi govt

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