China tried to block Taiwanese theatre production in Strasbourg: Report

IANS | March 22, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) In an incident that brings to light Chinese high-handedness on silencing dissenting narratives that seek to deflate or defeat its own, the Chinese consulate in Strasbourg recently attempted to pressure a local theatre to revoke a planned show with Taiwan’s national theatre and concert hall. The attempt, however, remained unsuccessful in light of public furore.

Ex-envoy Veena Sikri highlights India's outreach to all sides in Iran tensions

IANS | March 22, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Veena Sikri emphasised India's active diplomatic engagement with all parties amid the ongoing Iran-US-Israel tensions, underscoring the country’s pursuit of peace, dialogue, and diplomacy.

Under PM Modi, traditional medicine gaining global recognition: Vice President

IANS | March 22, 2026 6:28 PM

Pune, March 22 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's traditional systems of medicine have gained renewed global recognition.

Domestic LPG supply remains normal, panic bookings dip: Govt

IANS | March 22, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The delivery of domestic LPG cylinders remains normal, panic bookings have come down, while the government has increased commercial LPG allocation to states, according to an update by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Sunday amid global disruptions due to the Middle East war.

'Pakistan can't survive without terrorism': BJP hits out at ex-diplomat Abdul Basit

IANS | March 22, 2026 5:53 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said that former Pakistani diplomat Abdul Basit’s recent remarks against India show that the country "cannot survive without terrorism".

Pakistan on Gaza peace panel draws scrutiny over minority persecution record

IANS | March 22, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Pakistan is among the countries included in the 'Board of Peace', reportedly formed by US President Donald Trump to explore lasting peace solutions in the Gaza Strip. However, the country's own record of religious persecution and alleged ‘nurturing’ of terror on its soil has raised concerns about its ability to play peacemaker in a region marred by intense hostilities over the past two years.

Pakistan facing rising instability amid West Asia conflict and domestic unrest: Report

IANS | March 22, 2026 5:39 PM

London, March 22 (IANS) Pakistan is facing growing instability amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, domestic unrest, and strategic pressures, with its stance along Iran's eastern frontier and its alliance with Saudi Arabia and the US placing additional pressure on Islamabad, according to a report.

NDA leaders hail historic milestone as PM Modi becomes longest-serving head of govt

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) NDA leaders on Sunday hailed PM Narendra Modi after he became the longest-serving head of an elected government in India, completing 8,931 days in office across his tenures as Chief Minister of Gujarat and Prime Minister of India.

Canada advised to act firmly against Khalistani extremist activities

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Canada is facing fresh calls to take firm action against Khalistani extremist elements operating from its soil, amid concerns that separatist networks continue to use the country as a base for anti-India activities.

BlueKraft CEO decodes ‘significance’ of PM Modi’s 24 years journey as head of govt

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed over 24 years as the head of an elected government, Akhilesh Mishra, CEO of BlueKraft Digital Foundation, a leading think tank, said the milestone reflects a rare democratic endorsement sustained across multiple elections.

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China tried to block Taiwanese theatre production in Strasbourg: Report

Ex-envoy Veena Sikri highlights India's outreach to all sides in Iran tensions

Under PM Modi, traditional medicine gaining global recognition: Vice President

Domestic LPG supply remains normal, panic bookings dip: Govt

'Pakistan can't survive without terrorism': BJP hits out at ex-diplomat Abdul Basit

Pakistan on Gaza peace panel draws scrutiny over minority persecution record

Pakistan facing rising instability amid West Asia conflict and domestic unrest: Report

NDA leaders hail historic milestone as PM Modi becomes longest-serving head of govt

Canada advised to act firmly against Khalistani extremist activities

BlueKraft CEO decodes ‘significance’ of PM Modi’s 24 years journey as head of govt

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