India remains beacon of inclusiveness and only true democratic experiment in South Asia : Report

IANS | September 9, 2025 8:16 PM

Geneva, Sep 9 (IANS) The discussions during a side event at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on September 8 showcased a grim picture of South Asia, with minorities facing systemic discrimination, violence, and erasure in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Tibet. However, despite its challenges, India has and remains the region's beacon of inclusiveness and the only true democratic experiment in South Asia, a report has detailed.

Radhakrishnan elected Vice President; Opposition’s unity claims questioned

IANS | September 9, 2025 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Vice-Presidential election, which saw NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan emerge victorious, has triggered fresh speculation and internal churn within the Opposition ranks.

From Sri Lanka, B’desh to Nepal: Regime changes with more than meets the eye

Vicky Nanjappa | September 9, 2025 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The developments over the past 24 hours in neighbouring Nepal are nothing but unprecedented. What was seen as a protest against the ban on social media led to the resignation of the Prime Minister and the President of the country.

VP polls: Radhakrishnan's victory shows NDA success in garnering wider support

Jayanta Bhattacharya | September 9, 2025 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The victory of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate C. P. Radhakrishnan in the vice-presidential election comes as a reassurance that all is well within the ruling bloc.

C.P. Radhakrishnan elected new Vice President

IANS | September 9, 2025 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan was on Tuesday elected as the new Vice President, securing a comfortable victory in what was billed as a rare ‘South vs South’ electoral contest.

Rohingya repatriation and Bangladesh’s security challenges (IANS Analysis)

IANS | September 9, 2025 7:48 PM

Dhaka, Sep 9 (IANS) The question of repatriation of Rohingya refugees, who escaped Myanmar’s military crackdown in 2017, came up as Bangladesh hosted a three-day international conference on Rohingya in late August.

PM Modi set ball rolling for GST 2.0 over 1.5 years ago: FM Sitharaman

IANS | September 9, 2025 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that the Next Gen GST 2.0 reforms announced by the PM Modi-led government were in the making for more than 18 months and were not related to the US tariff hikes.

Northern Alliance in splinters, India deepens pragmatic engagement with Taliban

Saurabh Sharma | September 9, 2025 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) More than four years after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul following the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2021, Afghanistan’s political reality has shifted irreversibly.

Over 40 lakh devotees attend Maa Ambaji mela, Gujarat CM praises arrangements

IANS | September 9, 2025 6:41 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 9 (IANS) More than 40 lakh devotees gathered at the Goddess Ambaji temple in Gujarat’s Banaskantha during a fair organised recently. The large congregation of devotees also won the praise of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel as he lauded the efficient management of resources and manpower.

J&K: Free AYUSH awareness and health check-up camps organised, locals benefit from traditional treatment

IANS | September 9, 2025 6:21 PM

Reasi, Sep 9 (IANS) A free AYUSH Awareness and Health Check-up Camp was successfully conducted in Reasi on Tuesday under the supervision of Jammu and Kashmir's Director of AYUSH, Dr Nuzhat Bashir Shah, with the aim of promoting holistic health and spreading awareness about the benefits of traditional systems of medicine.

Politics

India remains beacon of inclusiveness and only true democratic experiment in South Asia : Report

Radhakrishnan elected Vice President; Opposition’s unity claims questioned

From Sri Lanka, B’desh to Nepal: Regime changes with more than meets the eye

VP polls: Radhakrishnan's victory shows NDA success in garnering wider support

C.P. Radhakrishnan elected new Vice President

Rohingya repatriation and Bangladesh’s security challenges (IANS Analysis)

PM Modi set ball rolling for GST 2.0 over 1.5 years ago: FM Sitharaman

Northern Alliance in splinters, India deepens pragmatic engagement with Taliban

Over 40 lakh devotees attend Maa Ambaji mela, Gujarat CM praises arrangements

J&K: Free AYUSH awareness and health check-up camps organised, locals benefit from traditional treatment

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