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Bangladesh: Islamist militancy resurgence fears grow amid series of explosives recoveries

IANS | August 23, 2026 3:26 PM

London, Aug 23 (IANS) With concerns growing over the possible return of Islamist militancy, Bangladesh has witnessed a series of incidents over the past month, including the killing of one person in a bomb blast, the recovery of explosives from seven locations, and the arrest of several members of militant groups in different parts of the country, a report has stated.

Mecca Pact calls for greater European concern amid Turkey's role: Report

IANS | August 23, 2026 3:08 PM

Tel Aviv, Aug 23 (IANS) The Mecca Pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey has implications beyond the Middle East and the recent US-Iran war, with its significance for Europe stemming primarily from Ankara's role.

India could gain greater strategic leverage through SCO: Report

IANS | August 23, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) India views the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) less through the prism of ideological alignment and more as a platform of strategic utility, a report has stated.

'Pakistan's economic crisis: A warning Bangladesh cannot ignore'

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:28 PM

Dhaka, Aug 23 (IANS) Pakistan's current economic challenges reflect not the absence of resources or talent, but years of political and economic instability, weak investment and difficult fiscal choices that have constrained its ability to convert those assets into lasting prosperity -- a lesson that Bangladesh should learn from, a recent report has highlighted.

Strengthening defence ties across Indo-Pacific: IAF concludes exercises in Australia, Malaysia

IANS | August 23, 2026 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Indian Air Force has successfully concluded its participation in two major international air exercises, Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, in a dual-nation deployment that highlighted its operational reach, tactical capabilities and growing defence cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

Two crew members rescued after cargo ship sinks off Odisha coast; search for 22 on

IANS | August 23, 2026 10:31 AM

Bhubaneshwar, Aug 23 (IANS) Two of the 24 crew members of the Panama‑flagged cargo vessel, MV Ocean‑Winner, that sank in the Bay of Bengal have been rescued, and the search to locate the remaining missing crew members is underway, the Indian Navy said on Sunday.

Gujarat CM hails ‘vibrant’ India at Akshardham

IANS | August 23, 2026 10:30 AM

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has praised the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey for bringing India’s ancient culture to life and carrying the country’s spiritual heritage to communities around the world.

Bangladesh: Four of Hindu family found dead in suspicious circumstances

IANS | August 23, 2026 10:16 AM

Dhaka, Aug 23 (IANS) A retired Hindu schoolteacher, his wife, daughter and 12-year-old son were found dead inside their locked home in Rangpur city, in suspicious circumstances that have prompted a police investigation.

Pakistan's illegal organ trade spreads beyond borders, fueled by poverty, weak enforcement: Report

IANS | August 23, 2026 9:39 AM

Islamabad, Aug 23 (IANS) Pakistan's organ trafficking is not merely a domestic crime but a transnational trade that feeds international demand, while also exposing the grim reality of poverty, regulatory failures and medical malpractices that prevail in the country, a report has stated.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel highlights state’s growth vision during New Jersey visit

IANS | August 23, 2026 8:42 AM

Robbinsville, Aug 23 (IANS) In a New Jersey hall filled with Gujarati families, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel looked back more than two decades to explain why his state believes it can see around economic corners.

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Bangladesh: Islamist militancy resurgence fears grow amid series of explosives recoveries

Mecca Pact calls for greater European concern amid Turkey's role: Report

India could gain greater strategic leverage through SCO: Report

'Pakistan's economic crisis: A warning Bangladesh cannot ignore'

Strengthening defence ties across Indo-Pacific: IAF concludes exercises in Australia, Malaysia

Two crew members rescued after cargo ship sinks off Odisha coast; search for 22 on

Gujarat CM hails ‘vibrant’ India at Akshardham

Bangladesh: Four of Hindu family found dead in suspicious circumstances

Pakistan's illegal organ trade spreads beyond borders, fueled by poverty, weak enforcement: Report

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel highlights state’s growth vision during New Jersey visit

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