Pak-linked networks using AI, coordinated amplification to influence Bangladesh's digital discourse: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Pakistan-linked disinformation networks are actively targeting Bangladesh through coordinated digital campaigns, leveraging social media platforms, artificial intelligence tools and local amplification channels to shape public narratives and geopolitical perceptions, according to a recent investigation.

Chinese tourist's experience in Beijing reveals rapidly expanding system of identity control: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 5:02 PM

Beijing, April 5 (IANS) A Chinese tourist's recent visit to Beijing reveals a rapidly expanding system of identity control in the Communist country, one that combines big data and facial recognition technology to monitor movement across the public places of China's capital, a report said.

All Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf are safe: Govt

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) All Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Sunday.

Naxalism, Kashmir militancy see major decline over 12 years: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India has recorded a significant decline in two of its most persistent internal security challenges -- Left Wing Extremism (LWE) and militancy in Jammu and Kashmir -- over the past 12 years, with sustained security operations, better intelligence coordination and development-led interventions playing a decisive role, according to a report.

California court rules Stanford University can keep Mao Zedong aide's diaries, marking setback for Beijing: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:38 PM

California, April 5 (IANS) In a significant ruling with global implications, a California court has allowed Stanford University to retain the private diaries of Li Rui, a former insider of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), who later emerged as one of its most prominent critics, according to a report.

India's role seen as vital to bolster Bangladesh-Nepal economic ties

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Nepal's first billionaire, Binod K Chaudhary, has said that Bangladesh and Nepal could strengthen economic ties in energy and cross-border trade, with closer regional cooperation involving India.

Trump gives Iran 48-hour warning

IANS | April 4, 2026 10:45 PM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump Saturday warned Iran that “time is running out,” giving what he described as “48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them,” as lawmakers in Congress sharply criticised his strategy and authority in the escalating conflict.

Finland set to close its Embassy in Pakistan amid strategic concerns

IANS | April 4, 2026 8:38 PM

Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) The Finnish Embassy in Islamabad will cease its operations this summer, with the mission continuing to function until the final date is announced. After reopening its Embassy in 2022 following a decade-long closure, Helsinki has decided to shut it again, the local media reported.

China exploiting Middle East security vacuum to counter US: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 6:44 PM

Sofia, April 4 (IANS) China is exploiting the security vacuum in the Middle East to position itself as a "strategic alternative", amid growing doubts in Beijing over the viability of US bases in the region following repeated attacks on American and Israeli interests, a recent report has highlighted.

Taiwan must build 'self-deterrence' to counter Chinese threat: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 3:51 PM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Taiwan faces a stark challenge in preserving its democratic way of life amid persistent threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The answer lies in "self-deterrence" – developing the capacity to raise costs on aggression to make any attempt at subjugation prohibitively expensive for Beijing, a report mentioned.

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Pak-linked networks using AI, coordinated amplification to influence Bangladesh's digital discourse: Report

Chinese tourist's experience in Beijing reveals rapidly expanding system of identity control: Report

All Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf are safe: Govt

Naxalism, Kashmir militancy see major decline over 12 years: Report

California court rules Stanford University can keep Mao Zedong aide's diaries, marking setback for Beijing: Report

India's role seen as vital to bolster Bangladesh-Nepal economic ties

Trump gives Iran 48-hour warning

Finland set to close its Embassy in Pakistan amid strategic concerns

China exploiting Middle East security vacuum to counter US: Report

Taiwan must build 'self-deterrence' to counter Chinese threat: Report

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